TOYOTA AVALON 1998 Owners Manual

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”AUTO” button (type 2 only)
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the ”AUTO” button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow and air intake according to
the temperature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the ”OFF” button.
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob (type 1) or press the but-
tons (type 2) to adjust the fan speed.
Type 2 only—In automatic operation, you
do not have to adjust the fan speed un-
less you desire another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatu-
re—to the right to warm, to the left to
cool.
”OFF” button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob (type 1) or press the but-
tons (type 2) to select the vents used for
air flow.
Type 2 only—In automatic operation, you
do not have to select the air flow unless
you desire another air flow mode.
1. Panel— Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi −level— Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor— Air flows mainly from the floor
vents. 4. Floor/Windshield—
Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
5. Windshield— Air flows mainly from the
windshield vents.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ”A/C” button.
Type 1—Moving the air flow selector lever
to windshield position turns on the defrost-
er −linked air conditioning. At this time, the
”A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the ”A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow selector lever to
another position turns off the air condition-
ing.
Type 2—Pressing the windshield button
turns on the defroster −linked air condition-
ing. At this time, the ”A/C” button indicator
comes on regardless of whether or not the
”A/C” button is pressed in. This is to
clean up the front view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow control button
turns off the air conditioning.
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Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
Type 2 only—In automatic operation, you
do not have to select the air intake unless
you desire another air intake mode.
1. Recirculate— Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh— Draws outside air into the sys-
tem. ”A/C” button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
”A/C” button. The ”A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the ”A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
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–Air flow selector settings —Operating tips
To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.
Make sure the air intake grilles in front
of the windshield are not blocked (by
leaves or snow, for example).
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outside
of the windshield.
Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.
On cold days, turn the fan speed to
”HI” for a minute to help clear the in-
take ducts of snow or moisture. This
can reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.
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Heating
For best results, set controls to:
Ty p e 1 —
Fan speed — Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature — Towards WA R M
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — FLOOR
Air conditioning — OFF
Ty p e 2 —
Press in the ”AUTO” button.
Temperature — To the desired
temperature
Air conditioning — OFF
For quick heating, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. To keep the
windows from fogging, select fresh af-
ter the vehicle interior has been
warmed.
Press the ”A/C” button on for dehumidi-
fied heating.
Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat
the vehicle interior while defrosting or
defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
Ty p e 1 —
Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature —Towards COLD
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — PA N E L
Air conditioning — ON
Ty p e 2 —
Press in the ”AUTO” button.
Temperature — To the desired
temperature
Air conditioning — ON
For quick cooling, move the air intake
selector to recirculate for a few min-
utes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
Ty p e 1 —
Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature —Towards COLD
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — PA N E L
Air conditioning — OFF
Ty p e 2 —
Press in the ”AUTO” button.
Temperature — To the desired
temperature
Air conditioning — OFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Ty p e 1 —
Fan speed — Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature — Towards WA R M to heat;
COLD to cool
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
Moving the air flow selector lever to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster −
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
”A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the ”A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow selector lever to
another position turns off the air condition-
ing.
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Ty p e 2 —
Temperature — Towards high
temperature to heat;
low temperature to
cool
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster −linked air conditioning. At
this time, the ”A/C” button indicator comes
on regardless of whether or not the ”A/C”
button is pressed in. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow control button
turns off the air conditioning.
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshield—the difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse. The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Ty p e 1 —
Fan speed — Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature — Towards WA R M
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
Moving the air flow selector lever to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster −
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
”A/C” button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the ”A/C” button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow selector lever to
another position turns off the air condition-
ing.
Ty p e 2 —
Temperature — Towards high
temperature
Air intake — FRESH (outside air)
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield button turns on
the defroster −linked air conditioning. At
this time, the ”A/C” button indicator comes
on regardless of whether or not the ”A/C”
button is pressed in. This is to clean up
the front view more quickly.
When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow control button
turns off the air conditioning.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
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—Instrument panel vents
Side vents
Lower vent
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the instrument panel vents. The instrument
panel vents may be opened or closed as
shown.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1 −8
Other equipment
 Clock
 Cigarette lighter and ashtray
 Glovebox
 Auxiliary box
 Cup holder
 Traction control system
 Floor mat
Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button.
If quick adjustment to a full hour is de-
sired, push the ”:00” button.
For example, if the ”:00” button is de-
pressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the
time will change to 2:00. Once the electrical power source has
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, first pull
the ashtray lid, then press in the light-
er. When it becomes heated, it automat-
ically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ”ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement. ASHTRAY
To use the ashtray, pull out the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull the ashtray lid
and pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ash-
tray back in completely after using.
Glovebox
To use the glovebox, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glovebox light will come on when the glo-
vebox is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glovebox door closed
while driving.
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Auxiliary box
To open the auxiliary box, press on the
knob and pull out the box lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink −cans securely in its
holes.
To use the cup holder, push on the lid.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else on the
cup holder, as such item may be
thrown about in the compartment
and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
retracted when it is not in use.
Cup holder
(with separate front seat)
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