Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction - part 22

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 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

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets



Front



Rear

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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 pressed or 

 is selected.

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How the system judges if a seat is occupied in S-FLOW mode
The system judges if a passenger is in the vehicle as follows:
• Front passenger seat:

The front passenger seat is judged to be occupied when the system detects
an object on the front passenger seat, fastening of the front passenger seat
belt, changing of the set temperature for the front passenger seat, or the
opening  and  closing  of  the  front  passenger  door.  (However,  when  only
opening and closing of the front passenger door is detected, the system will
judge  that  the  passenger  seat  is  unoccupied  after  the  vehicle  speed
reaches approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.)

• Rear seats (automatic S-FLOW mode only):

The  rear  seats  are  judged  to  be  occupied  when  the  system  detects  the
opening and closing of a rear door.

If a seat is judged to be occupied, the system will retain that judgement for 60
minutes after the power switch is turned off.

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Changing from automatic S-FLOW mode to manual S-FLOW mode
When the system is operating in automatic S-FLOW mode, if a rear door is
opened and then closed, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To enable S-FLOW

mode, select 

 on the air conditioning control screen. (In this case, the

system will operate in manual S-FLOW mode.)

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Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode

Select 

  on  the  air  conditioning  control  screen  to  disable  S-FLOW

mode (check that 

 indicator is not illuminated).

Turn the power switch off.
Wait for 60 minutes or more and change the power switch to ON mode.

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Fogging up of the windows

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

Turning 

  or 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 or 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

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

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Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (

P. 342) detects fog on

the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

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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 button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive  in  preventing  outside  air  from  entering  the  vehicle  interior.  During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature. 

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

●

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 power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

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

.

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When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed

or 

 is selected.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

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In  the  Eco  drive  mode,  “ECO”  is  displayed  on  the  air  conditioning  screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-
ciency:
• Engine  speed  and  compressor  operation  controlled  to  restrict  heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

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To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

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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.

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To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• 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. 432

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 529)

WARNING

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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.

●

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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NOTICE

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Humidity sensor

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is stopped.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor  which  monitors  the  temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (

P. 340) 

Follow  these  points  to  avoid  damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do  not  spray  the  glass  cleaner  on  the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

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

: If equipped

Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters/seat 

ventilators



Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and 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 minor burns or overheating:
• 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  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  use  the  functions  when  the
hybrid system is off.

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Turns  the  heated  steering  wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

The  heated  steering  wheel  can  be  used  when  the  power  switch  is  in  ON
mode.

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Front

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 

 Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off

The level indicator lights up during operation.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters



Without seat ventilators



With seat ventilators

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Rear (if equipped)

Turns the heated rear seat on/off

The  indicator  light  will  illuminate
when the rear seat heater is oper-
ating.

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

Each  time  the  switch  is  pressed,
the  operation  condition  changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 

 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 

 Lo (1 segment lit) 

Off

The level indicator lights up during
operation.

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The seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system

Seat ventilators

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Front interior/personal lights (

P. 347)

Shift lever light 
Ambient lights (if equipped) (

P. 348)

Door courtesy lights
Rear personal lights (

P. 347)

Footwell lights
Front center console light

Interior lights list

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The rear personal lights turn on/off together with the interior light.

Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on/off

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Front
Turns the lights on/off

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Rear
Turns the lights on/off

Interior light

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Personal lights

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Each  time  the  “MOOD”  switch  is
pressed,  the  brightness  level
changes.

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Illuminated entry system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

●

If  any  of  the  SRS  airbags  deploy  (inflate)  or  in  the  event  of  a  strong  rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)

●

Some functions can be customized. (

P. 529)

Ambient lights (if equipped)

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(

P. 353)

Glove box

(

P. 350)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(

P. 351)

Cup holders

(

P. 352)

Console box

(

P. 350)

Auxiliary box/open tray 

(

P. 353, 354)

WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

stored  items,  the  lighter  may  catch  fire  or  the  spray  can  may  release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Push the button to open the glove
box.

The glove box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode.

Push the knob.

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Console box tray

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Console box light
The console box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.

Glove box

Console box

The tray can be removed.

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

●

Do not place any objects that fit loosely or are very tall in the cup holders,
otherwise they may fall out while driving, possibly leading to an accident.

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To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.