TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual
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Console boxes
Front Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
Rear Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
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■When using the front console box lid as an armrest
■ Tray in the front console box
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
If necessary, the console box lid can slide
forward. Pull the lid forward by grasping
the front of the lid.
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.
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Overhead console
The overhead console is useful
for temporarily storing sun-
glasses and similar small items.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not leave the overhead console open. Items may fall out and cause
injury.
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Storage compartmentFront console
Center console
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not leave the storage compartment open.
The opened compartment may hit your body or items may be thrown out of
the compartment in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause
injury.
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Cup holders
Front To open, press down and
release the cup holder lid.
Rear (type A) Pull down the armrest.
Rear (type B) Pull down the armrest and open
the lid.
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Door pocketsThe front door pocket can be
opened and closed.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
■ When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the door pockets closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
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Sun visors
Forward position: Flip down.
Side position: Flip down,
unhook, and swing to the
side.
Side extender: Place in side
position, then slide back-
wards.
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Vanity mirrors
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
To adjust the brightness of the
lights, slide the switch.
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjust the hour
Adjust the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour
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Ashtrays
: If equipped
CAUTION
■When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
■ To prevent fire
●Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,
then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
● Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.