TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Selecting snow chains
Use the correct snow chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:0.12 in. (3.0 mm)
1.18 in. (30.0 mm)
0.39 in. (10.0 mm)
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4.0 mm)
0.98 in. (25.0 mm)
0.55 in. (14.0 mm)
Regulations on the use of snow chains
● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regu lations before install-
ing chains.
● Install the chains on the front tires.
● Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

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■Snow chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only.
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
instructions.
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
● Maintain the specified level of tire inflation pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■ Driving with snow chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
●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.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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When driving
NOTICE
■
Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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2-5. Driving information
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for tr ailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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When driving
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 228
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 236
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 237
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 239
Using the radio ................. 243
Using the CD player ......... 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 259
Operating an iPod ............ 267
Operating a USB memory .......................... 274
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 282
Using the AUX port .......... 285
Using the steering switches ......................... 286
Interior features3

Interior features3
227
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blu etooth
® audio
system ........................... 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 299
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 301
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 307
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free sys tem
(for cellular phone) ......... 308
Using the hands-free system ........................... 311
Making a phone call ......... 320
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 325
Security and system setup .............................. 332
Using the phone book ...... 337 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 346
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 349
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 357
Vanity mirrors ................... 358
Clock ................................ 359
Ashtrays ........................... 360
Power outlets ................... 361
Seat heaters/ventilators ...................... 363
Armrest ............................ 365
Rear sunshade................. 366
Floor mats ........................ 368
Trunk features .................. 370
Garage door opener......... 372
Compass .......................... 380

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Airflow and outlets are automatica lly adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Automatic mode
Off
Driver’s side temperature control Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
Outside air or recirculated mode
Passenger’s side
temperature controlDual operation
Windshield defogger
Fan speedChanges the air outlets used
STEP1

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Interior features
Turning to the right increase the temperature and turn-
ing to the left decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increase the temperature and turning
to the left decrease the temperature.
Turning to the right (increase) or turning to the left
(decrease) to separately adjust the temperature for the passenger and
driver sides (dual mode). Press to return the driver and passenger
side temperatures to the same setting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■Adjusting the fan speed
Press “
” (increase) or “” (decrease) on the .
Press to turn the fan off.
STEP2

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■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicate the
following.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.