heater TOYOTA AVALON 2022 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ...................... 220
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 228
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ............................. 243
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 258
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 263
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........................... 279
• BSM function ................ 283
• RCTA function .............. 286
Rear Camera Detection function (vehicles with
panoramic view
monitor) ........................... 291
Intuitive parking assist ....... 295
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 303
Driving mode select switches .......................... 324
Driving assist systems....... 328
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips.............. 336 5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 342
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights............... 353
• Ambient lights................ 354
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 355
• Glove box ...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders ................... 358
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors ................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports ....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest.......................... 375
• Assist grips .................... 375
• Coat hooks .................... 376
Garage door opener .......... 3775Interior features

341
5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 342
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener.......... 377

3495-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators mainta in
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 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 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.

3505-1. 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

3515-1. 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

3916-1. Maintenance and care
6
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:
• 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 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
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 221)
■ 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 .

5198-1. 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

557Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 412, 491
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 436
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 135
Child-protectors....................... 130
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387 Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser................................ 409
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen .............................. 97, 118
Coolant
Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Cooling system........................ 408 Engine overheating............... 492
Cornering lights....................... 205
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 525
Customized mode ................... 324
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

560Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 470
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 504
Brake .................................... 506
Washer ................................. 413
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 459
Front personal lights ............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 144 Adjustment ............................ 144
Cleaning................................ 389
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Fuel Capacity................................ 500
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 454
Information............................ 509
Refueling .............................. 216
Type.............................. 500, 509
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ................... 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 216 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 219
Refueling .............................. 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 454
Fuses ........................................ 438
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks.................. 361
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561Alphabetical index
Head restraints ........................ 153
Head-up display ....................... 111
Headlights ................................ 204Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination .......... 207
Heated steering wheel............. 349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
Outside rear view mirrors...... 344
Seat heaters ......................... 349
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 441
Hill-start assist control............ 328
Hood ......................................... 401
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 376
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 156
HUD (Head-up display)............ 111 I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar)..................................... 303 Warning light......................... 458
Warning messages ............... 314
Identification Engine .................................. 500
Vehicle .................................. 499
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 314
Items to initialize ................... 533
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 157
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ............................ 303 Warning light......................... 458
Warning messages ............... 314
Interior lights ........................... 352 Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist ........... 295
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