interior lights TOYOTA AVALON 2016 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 258
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 267
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 270
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 271
• Personal/ interior lights ................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 273
• Glove box...................... 274
• Console box .................. 274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 276
Trunk features ................... 281 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 283
• Sun visors ..................... 283
• Vanity mirrors ................ 283
• Clock ............................. 284
• Outside temperature display ........................... 285
• Power outlets ................ 286
• Armrest.......................... 288
• Rear sunshade .............. 289
• Trunk storage extension ....................... 290
• Coat hooks .................... 291
• Assist grips .................... 291
Garage door opener .......... 292
Safety Connect .................. 299
Compass ........................... 305
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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Interior lights/personal lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Interior light/ambient lights
*1 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Compass display
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Compass switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
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*1: If equipped
*2: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 258
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 267
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 270
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 271
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 273
• Glove box...................... 274
• Console box .................. 274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 276
Trunk features ................... 281
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 283
• Sun visors ..................... 283
• Vanity mirrors................ 283
• Clock ............................. 284
• Outside temperature display........................... 285
• Power outlets ................ 286
• Armrest ......................... 288
• Rear sunshade ............. 289
• Trunk storage extension ...................... 290
• Coat hooks.................... 291
• Assist grips ................... 291
Garage door opener.......... 292
Safety Connect ................. 299
Compass ........................... 305

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5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Rear personal/interior lights
( P. 271)
Front personal/interior lights
(  P. 271) Ambient lights (if equipped)
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 P. 272)
Front door courtesy lights1
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Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door position
■Front
Turns the light on/off
■Rear
Turns the light on/off
If the lights are turned on by the
personal/interior light main
switch, the lights cannot turn off
by pressing the switch.
Personal/interior light main switch
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Personal/interior lights

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Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the personal/interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off,
the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 449)
Ambient lights (if equipped)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.

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5-4. Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Open the cover to use.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Other interior features
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is off.

4077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 160)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 68)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 413)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 408)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 160), consider each of the follow-
ing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

4087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 413)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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