air condition TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.G User Guide

2104-5. Using the driving support systems
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Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased ac celeration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 238). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
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Driving
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Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may fr eeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

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Interior features5
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 248
5-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 249
Using the USB/AUX port .................................. 253
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 254
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 255
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 255
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Ambient lights................ 256 5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 257
• Glove box...................... 258
• Console box .................. 259
• Cup holders .................. 260
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 261
Trunk features ................... 266
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 268
Clock ................................. 269
Outside temperature display............................. 271
Power outlets .................... 272
Seat heaters/seat ventilators ....................... 274
Armrest ............................. 277
Rear sunshade.................. 278
Trunk storage extension ........................ 280
Coat hooks ........................ 281
Assist grips........................ 282
Garage door opener.......... 283
Safety Connect ................. 290
Compass ........................... 296

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front control panel (type A)
Front control panel (type B)
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

2395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Rear control panel (if equipped) Driver’s side temperature con-
trol
Windshield defogger
Driver’s side temperature dis-
play
Fan speed display
Air outlet display
Front passenger’s side tem-
perature display
Front passenger’s side tem-
perature control Outside air or recirculated
mode
SYNC mode
Cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Fan speed control
Off
Automatic mode
Air outlet selector
Rear passenger’s temperature
setting display (if equipped)
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Rear control switch
Rear passenger’s temperature
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2405-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic operation
Touch .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Touch (driver’s side) to incr ease the temperature and touch
(driver’s side) to decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (vehi-
cles with a rear control switch) can be adjusted separately when:
• is pressed (the “SYNC” display disappears).
• The front passenger's side temperature control switch is touched (the front passenger’s side temperature setting is
shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is pressed ( indicator is on and the rear passenger's temperature setting is
shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is turned ( indicator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-
nized modes each time is touched.
Vehicles with a rear control switch: The rear passenger’s temperature
setting switches between individual and synchronized modes each time
is pressed.
Using the automatic air conditioning system
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2415-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a
rear control switch)
Turn clockwise to increase the temperature and turn
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
■Confirming automatic operation status
During automatic operation, the operation status of fan speed, air
outlet mode, outside/recirculated air mode and whether the A/C is
on or off can be confirmed on the display by touching .
The display will return to its previous state after a few seconds.
To adjust the fan speed, touch
and slide your finger
toward “+” to increase the fan
speed or “-” to decrease the fan
speed.
The fan speed can also be
adjusted by touching “+” or “-” on
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Touch to turn the fan off.
Adjusting the settings manually
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2425-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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To adjust the temperature setti ng, touch (driver’s side) to
increase the temperature and touch (driver’s side) to decrease
the temperature.
The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (vehi-
cles with a rear control switch) can be adjusted separately when:
• is pressed (the “SYNC” display disappears).
• The front passenger's side temperature control switch is touched (the front passenger’s side temperature setting is shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is pressed ( indicator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is turned ( indi- cator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchronized
modes each time is touched.
Vehicles with a rear control switch: The rear passenger’s temperature set-
ting switches between individual and synchronized modes each time
is pressed.
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time is pressed.
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Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a
rear control switch)
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2435-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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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 wind-
shield is defogged.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Defogging the windshield
Air outlets and air flow

2445-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Air flows mainly to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
Press .
The mode switches between (outside air mode) and (recircu-
lated air mode) each time the button is pressed.
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Adjusting the position of and op ening and closing the air outlets
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