Toyota Avalon (2018 year). Instruction - part 17

 

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Toyota Avalon (2018 year). Instruction - part 17

 

 

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4-6. Driving tips

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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

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Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

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Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 

⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).

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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

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Use tires of the specified size.

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Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

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Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.

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Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system: 
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Front control panel (type A)

Front control panel (type B)

Rear control panel (if equipped)

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, touch 

 (driver’s side) to

increase the temperature and touch 

 (driver’s side) to decrease

the temperature.

The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (vehi-
cles with a rear control switch) can be adjusted separately when: 

•

 is pressed (the “SYNC” display disappears).

• The front passenger's side temperature control switch is touched

(the front passenger’s side temperature setting is shown).

• Vehicles with a rear control switch: 

 is pressed (

indicator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).

• Vehicles with a rear control switch: 

 is turned (

 indi-

cator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).

The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchronized

modes each time 

 is touched.

Vehicles with a rear control switch: The rear passenger’s temperature set-
ting switches between individual and synchronized modes each time

 is pressed.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, touch

 and slide your finger

toward “+” to increase the fan
speed or “-” to decrease the fan
speed.

The fan speed can also be
adjusted by touching “+” or “-” on

.

Touch 

 to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode, press 

.

The air outlets used are switched each time 

 is pressed.

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Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a
rear control switch)
→P. 263

Type A

Type B

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body
and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

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Using automatic operation

Touch .

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, touch 

.

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Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a
rear control switch)

Turn 

 clockwise to increase the temperature and turn 

counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.

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Confirming automatic operation status

During automatic operation, the operation status of fan speed, air
outlet mode, outside/recirculated air mode and whether the A/C is

on or off can be confirmed on the display by touching 

.

The display will return to its previous state after a few seconds.

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Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

Using the automatic air conditioning system

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between 

 (outside air mode) and 

 (recir-

culated air mode) each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.

Press .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Air outlets

Front center outlets

Front side outlets

Rear outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:

●

When the outside temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C), the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

 

 .

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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is touched.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-

shield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in
preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper-
ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.

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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant tem-
perature or inside temperature. 

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on (U.S.A. only)

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

 

 .

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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32

°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is touched.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring:

• This vehicle is equipped with a deodorizing charcoal air filter. This filter

should be inspected and replaced according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (Air conditioning filter: 

→P. 358)

• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter
→P. 358

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Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses touch switch sensors.
In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may occur.

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If the surface of the touch switch is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.

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If the surface of the touch switch receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.

●

If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.

●

If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.

●

If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.

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If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch during oper-
ation, incorrect operation may occur.

●

If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch, incorrect
operation may occur.

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If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.

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Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting, touch switch sensitivity) can be
changed. 
(Customizable features 

→P. 449)

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

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To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Seat heaters

∗

/seat ventilators

∗

∗

: If equipped

The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.

WARNING

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Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:

• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

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Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing

• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

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Front seats

Vehicles with ventilator

Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the
desired temperature setting.

OFF 
Press the knob to lock it
when not in use.

Ventilation

Heat

Vehicles without ventilator

Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the desired
temperature setting.

The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
temperature becomes. Turn the
knob counterclockwise all the
way to turn the system off. 
Press the knob again to lock it
when not in use.

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Rear seats

ON/OFF

The indicator illuminates when
the seat heater is turned on. 

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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat
If a passenger leaves the passenger seat with the seat ventilator on, the seat
ventilator will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes. If the pas-
senger returns to the seat, it will automatically turn on again.

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Operation display illumination (if equipped) 

Illuminates when the ventilator is
operating.

Illuminates when the front seat heater
is operating. 

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Interior lights list

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

Rear personal/interior lights
(

→P. 273)

Front personal/interior lights
(

→P. 273)

Ambient lights (if equipped)
(

→P. 274)

Front door courtesy lights

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