air conditioning TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 242
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 252
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 253
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 254
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 254
• Ambient lights ............... 255
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........................... 256
• Glove box...................... 257
• Console box .................. 258
• Cup holders .................. 259
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 260
Trunk features ................... 265 5-4. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 267
Clock.................................. 268
Outside temperature display ............................. 270
Power outlets ..................... 271
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
5Interior features
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 309
General maintenance ........ 311
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 315
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 316
Hood.................................. 319
Positioning a floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure........ 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter .......... 348
Electronic key battery ........ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 352
Light bulbs ......................... 361 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 381
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 382
If you think something is wrong............................... 386
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 387
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 388
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 399
If you have a flat tire .......... 400
If the engine will not start ........................... 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 415
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 416
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 419
If your vehicle overheats......................... 423
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 426
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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17Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 172
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 181
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Audio/Navigation system
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Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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21Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Power outlet
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Wireless charger switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259
Air conditioning controls
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Rear seat heater switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Seat heater/ven tilator switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
AUX/USB port
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*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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2144-5. Using the driving support systems
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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 conditio ning 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. 242). 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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Interior features5
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 242
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 252
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 253
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 254
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 254
• Ambient lights ............... 255 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 256
• Glove box...................... 257
• Console box .................. 258
• Cup holders .................. 259
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 260
Trunk features ................... 265
5-4. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 267
Clock ................................. 268
Outside temperature display............................. 270
Power outlets .................... 271
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.
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2435-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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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2445-1. 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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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.
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Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated are maintained.
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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