heater TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 238
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 248
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 261
• BSM function ................ 265
• RCTA function .............. 267
Rear Camera Detection function ........................... 272
Intuitive parking assist ....... 276
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 284
Driving mode select switches .......................... 305
Driving assist systems....... 309
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 316 5-1. Using the
air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 322
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 329
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 332
• Interior light ................... 333
• Personal lights............... 333
• Ambient lights................ 334
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 335
• Glove box ...................... 336
• Console box .................. 336
• Bottle holders ................ 337
• Cup holders ................... 338
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 339
• Open tray ...................... 340
Trunk features ................... 3415Interior features

321
5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 322
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 329
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 332
• Interior light ................... 333
• Personal lights .............. 333
• Ambient lights ............... 334
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 335
• Glove box...................... 336
• Console box .................. 336
• Bottle holders ................ 337
• Cup holders .................. 338
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 339
• Open tray ...................... 340
Trunk features ................... 341 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 342
• Sun visors ..................... 342
• Vanity mirrors................ 342
• Power outlet .................. 343
• USB charging ports....... 344
• Wireless charger ........... 346
• Armrest ......................... 355
• Assist grips ................... 355
• Coat hooks.................... 356
Garage door opener.......... 357

3295-1. 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.

3305-1. 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

3315-1. 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

3716-1. 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. 220)
■ 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 .

4918-1. 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

527Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 391, 465
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 128
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 415
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Aluminum wheels.................. 367
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 388
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Cooling system ........................ 387 Engine overheating ............... 466
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248 Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 497
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 472
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 243
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 440
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 480
Door lock Doors .................................... 125
Smart key system ................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 125
Doors ........................................ 125 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 128
Door lock .............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Rear door child-protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 125
Side windows........................ 160
Drive-Start Control .................. 171
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
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529Alphabetical index
Engine coolantCapacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 384
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 432
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 445
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 477
Brake .................................... 478
Washer ................................. 392
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front personal lights............... 333
Front seat heaters ................... 329
Front seats ............................... 142 Adjustment............................ 142
Cleaning ............................... 369
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 146
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

530Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Fuel Capacity ................................ 474
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 429
Information ............................ 481
Refueling............................... 214
Type .............................. 474, 481
Warning light ......................... 433
Fuel consumption.................... 116
Fuel filler door.......................... 214 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 217
Refueling............................... 214
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 429
Fuses ........................................ 416
Garage door opener ................ 357
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 336
Grocery bag hooks .................. 341 Head restraints ........................ 151
Head-up display....................... 109
Headlights ................................ 202
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 205
Heated steering wheel ............ 329
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system............ 322
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Seat heaters ......................... 329
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 419
Hill-start assist control ........... 309
Hood ......................................... 381
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 356
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 154
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 109
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