seat heater TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 228
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 238
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
• BSM function ................ 255
• RCTA function .............. 257
Rear Camera Detection function ........................... 262
Intuitive parking assist ....... 266
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 274
Driving mode select switches .......................... 295
Driving assist systems....... 299
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 305 5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 310
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 317
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 320
• Interior light ................... 321
• Personal lights............... 321
• Ambient lights................ 322
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 323
• Glove box ...................... 324
• Console box .................. 324
• Bottle holders ................ 325
• Cup holders ................... 326
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 327
• Open tray ...................... 328
Trunk features ................... 3295Interior features

309
5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 310
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 317
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 320
• Interior light ................... 321
• Personal lights .............. 321
• Ambient lights ............... 322
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 323
• Glove box...................... 324
• Console box .................. 324
• Bottle holders ................ 325
• Cup holders .................. 326
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 327
• Open tray ...................... 328
Trunk features ................... 329 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 330
• Sun visors ..................... 330
• Vanity mirrors................ 330
• Power outlet .................. 331
• USB charging ports....... 332
• Wireless charger ........... 334
• Armrest ......................... 343
• Assist grips ................... 343
• Coat hooks.................... 344
Garage door opener.......... 345
Safety Connect ................. 352

3175-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilator s

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation by pulling ai r through the seat upholstery.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating:
• 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 sea t 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
off.

3185-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■
Front
Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition change s as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator lights up during operation.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators

3195-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Rear (if equipped)
Turns the heated rear seat on/off
The indicator light will illuminate
when the rear seat heater is oper-
ating.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator lights up during
operation.
■ The seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system
Seat ventilators

3656-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substan ces
such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and clean er that
contains alcohol
● 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 perio ds 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 wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 210)
■ 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 .

4858-1. 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

521Alphabetical index
CareAluminum wheels.................. 361
Exterior ................................. 360
Interior................................... 363
Seat belts .............................. 364
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo net .................................. 329
Chains....................................... 306
Child restraint system ............... 54 Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation ....... 64
Convertible seats, definition.... 55
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
Infant seats, definition ............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts....................... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap .............. 65 Child safety ................................ 53
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 385, 458
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 157
Power window lock switch .... 150
Power window precautions ... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 409
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 317
Trunk precautions ................. 123
Child-protectors ...................... 118
Cleaning ........................... 360, 363
Aluminum wheels ................. 361
Exterior ................................. 360
Interior .................................. 363
Seat belts.............................. 364
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524Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 175
Compartment ........................ 377
Engine switch........................ 174
Hood ..................................... 375
How to start the engine ......... 174
Identification number ............ 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 417
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 174
Overheating .......................... 459
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 470
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 82
Engine immobilizer system ...... 69
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 469
Checking ............................... 378
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 305
Engine switch .......................... 174
Enhanced VSC ......................... 299
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 300 Warning light ......................... 425
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 438
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 471
Brake .................................... 472
Washer ................................. 386
Front interior light ................... 321
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 426
Front personal lights............... 321
Front seat heaters ................... 317
Front seats ............................... 132 Adjustment............................ 132
Cleaning ............................... 363
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 136
Head restraints ..................... 141
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 317
Seat ventilators ..................... 317
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
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525Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 413
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Fuel Capacity ................................ 468
Fuel gauge .............................. 82
Fuel pump shut off system.... 422
Information ............................ 475
Refueling............................... 204
Type .............................. 468, 475
Warning light ......................... 426
Fuel consumption.................... 107
Fuel filler door.......................... 204 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 207
Refueling............................... 204
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 422
Fuses ........................................ 410
Garage door opener ................ 345
Gauges ....................................... 82
Glove box ................................. 324
Grocery bag hooks .................. 329 Head restraints ........................ 141
Head-up display....................... 100
Headlights ................................ 192
Automatic High Beam ........... 196
Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 195
Heated steering wheel ............ 317
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system............ 310
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 312
Seat heaters ......................... 317
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 413
Hill-start assist control ........... 299
Hood ......................................... 375
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 344
Grocery bag hooks ............... 329
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn .......................................... 144
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 100
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