Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 10

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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:

P. 481)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or

a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

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When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

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When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,

or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
power switch modes are changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (

P. 144)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

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If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

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The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (

P. 522)

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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (

P. 144)

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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the mechanical key. (

P. 481)

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Starting the hybrid system:

P. 482

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 522)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

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Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (

P . 132, 139, 481)

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Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:

P. 482

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Stopping the hybrid system:

P. 190

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Certification for the smart key system

WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (

P. 142)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

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Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  cardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implant-
able  cardioverter  defibrillators  should  consult  the  manufacturer  of  the
device  for  information  about  its  operation  under  the  influence  of  radio
waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical

height

adjustment

switch
Lumbar

support

firmness

adjustment switch (if equipped)
Lumbar support height adjust-
ment switch (if equipped)

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Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with power switch
mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. (

P. 153)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

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WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment

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Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

NOTICE

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When adjusting a front seat
When adjusting a front seat, make sure that the head restraint does not
contact the headliner. Otherwise, the head restraint and headliner may be
damaged.

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Pull the seatback lever in the trunk
for the seatback you wish to fold
down and then fold the seatback
down.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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WARNING

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When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

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Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

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Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

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Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.

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Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

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When returning the seat to its original position

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Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

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If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (

P. 30)

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Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

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Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.

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Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.

NOTICE

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When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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The seat and steering wheel are automatically adjusted to allow the
driver to enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When  all  of  the  following  have
been  performed, the driver’s seat
and  steering  wheel  are  automati-
cally  adjusted  to  a  position  that
allows driver to enter and exit the
vehicle easily.

• The shift lever has been shifted

to P.

• The power switch has been

turned off.

• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.

When any of the following has been performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel automatically return to their original positions.

• The power switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode or ON

mode.

• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

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Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if
the seat is already close to the rearmost position, etc.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 522)

Driving position memory



: If equipped

This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat, steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors to make entering and exit-
ing the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.

Power easy access system

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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steer-
ing wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled
by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.

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Recording procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside rear view

mirrors to the desired positions.
While  pressing  the  “SET”
button,  or  within  3  seconds
after  the  “SET”  button  is
pressed,  press  button  “1”  or
“2” until the buzzer sounds.

If  the  selected  button  has
already  been  preset,  the  previ-
ously  recorded  position  will  be
overwritten.

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Recall procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press one of the buttons for
the driving position you want
to recall until the buzzer
sounds.

Driving position memory

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following operations:

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Press the “SET” button.

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Press button “1” or “2”.

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Operate any of the seat adjustment switches (only cancels seat position
recall).

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Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering
wheel position recall).

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Seat positions that can be memorized (

P. 149)

The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support
switch can be recorded.

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Operating the driving position memory after turning the power switch off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.

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In order to correctly use the driving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.

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Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.

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Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While  pressing  the  recalled
button,  press  and  hold  the
door  lock  switch  (either  lock
or  unlock)  until  the  buzzer
sounds.

If the button could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously for approximately 3
seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make sure that the doors are locked before recalling the driving
position. Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the
driving position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using
the smart key system or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the recorded position (not including the
steering wheel).
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.

Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode or ON mode.

The seat and steering wheel will move to the recorded position.

Memory recall function

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Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press and hold the door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.

If it button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.

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Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function

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Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.

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If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 522)

WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Front seats and rear outboard seats

Pull the head restraint up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

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Rear center seat

Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

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Removing the head restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Lock release button

Pull  the  head  restraint  up  while  pressing
the lock release button.
If  the  head  restraint  touches  the  ceiling,
making  the  removal  difficult,  change  the
seat  back  angle  or,  if  possible,  the  seat
height. (

P. 149, 151)

Lock
release
button

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Installing the head restraints

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Front seats

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Rear outboard seats

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Align  the  head  restraint  with  the  installa-
tion  holes  and  push  it  down  to  the  lock
position.
Press  and  hold  the  lock  release  button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

WARNING

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Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
(However, if a head restraint interferes with installation of a child restraint
system, the head restraint can be removed to accommodate the child
restraint system:

P. 54)

Lock release
button

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Manual type

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

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Power type

Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

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