heater TOYOTA AVALON 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 260
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 269
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 272
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 273
• Personal/ interior lights ................. 273
• Ambient lights ............... 274
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 275
• Glove box...................... 276
• Console box .................. 276
• Cup holders .................. 277
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 278
Trunk features ................... 283 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 285
• Sun visors ..................... 285
• Vanity mirrors ................ 285
• Clock ............................. 286
• Outside temperature display ........................... 287
• Power outlets ................ 288
• Armrest.......................... 290
• Rear sunshade .............. 291
• Trunk storage extension ....................... 292
• Coat hooks .................... 293
• Assist grips .................... 293
Garage door opener .......... 294
Safety Connect .................. 301
Compass ........................... 307
5Interior features

21Pictorial index
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Power outlet
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Wireless charger switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Air conditioning controls
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Rear seat heater switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Seat heater/ven tilator switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
AUX/USB port
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

259
Interior features5
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 260
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 269
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 272
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 273
• Personal/ interior lights ................. 273
• Ambient lights ............... 274
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 275
• Glove box...................... 276
• Console box .................. 276
• Cup holders .................. 277
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 278
Trunk features ................... 283 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 285
• Sun visors ..................... 285
• Vanity mirrors................ 285
• Clock ............................. 286
• Outside temperature display........................... 287
• Power outlets ................ 288
• Armrest ......................... 290
• Rear sunshade ............. 291
• Trunk storage extension ...................... 292
• Coat hooks.................... 293
• Assist grips ................... 293
Garage door opener.......... 294
Safety Connect ................. 301
Compass ........................... 307

2695-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Seat heaters∗/seat ventilators∗
∗: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

2715-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Rear seats
ON/OFF
The indicator illuminates when
the seat heater is turned on.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat
If a passenger leaves the passenger seat with the seat ventilator on, the seat
ventilator will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes. If the pas-
senger returns to the seat, it will automatically turn on again.
■ Operation display illumination (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ventilator is
operating.
Illuminates when the front seat heater
is operating. 1
2

3186-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P. 192)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

4438-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

480Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 339, 417
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 361
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 312, 316 Aluminum wheels.................. 313
Exterior ................................. 312
Interior................................... 316
Seat belts .............................. 317
Clock ......................................... 286
Coat hooks ............................... 293
Compass .................................. 307
Condenser ................................ 336
Console box ............................. 276 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 418
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
Cup holders ............................. 277
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 264
Rear window ......................... 264
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 396
D

483Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 397
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 341
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 273
Front seats ............................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 316
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 120
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269
Front side marker lights.......... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 171
Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel ........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 186
Type...................................... 426
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 186 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 186
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 362
Garage door opener ................ 294
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box ................................. 276
Grocery bag hooks.................. 283
F
G

484Alphabetical index
Head restraints ........................ 126
Headlights ................................ 173Automatic high beam ............ 176
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 378
Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs ................... 368, 369, 375
Wattage ................................ 432
Heaters Air conditioning system ......... 260
Outside rear view mirrors...... 264
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Hood ......................................... 328
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 293
Grocery bag hooks ............... 283
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 128 I/M test ...................................... 325
Identification
Engine .................................. 425
Vehicle .................................. 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 160
Illuminated entry system ........ 274
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicators ................................... 77
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 320
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 343
Inside rear view mirror ............ 130
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 80
Interior lights ........................... 272
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 329
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 398
Jack handle .............................. 398
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 139
Power windows..................... 136
HI
J