Toyota Avalon (2019 year). Instruction — part 20

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4-6. Driving tips

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.

Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.

● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the

parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm

that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.



Vehicles with 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

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Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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2
3

4
5
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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

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Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

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Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4

 1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).

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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

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Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior 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

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press “

” on

(driver’s

side) to increase the temperature and press “

” on

(driver’s side) to decrease the temperature.

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time

is pressed.

Synchronized mode (indicator on):

The driver’s side

can be used to adjust the temperature for the

driver’s and front passenger’s side. To enter individual mode, operate

the front passenger’s side

Individual mode (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press

to increase the fan speed

and

to decrease the fan speed.

Press

to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,

press

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.

Press

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

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Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

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2

3
4

Using automatic mode

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.

Press

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change

according

the

selected airflow mode.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets



Front



Rear

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2

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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after

is pressed.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

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In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-
ciency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

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To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter
P. 406

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 497)

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WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

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To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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r features

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: If equipped

Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters/seat

ventilators



Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery.

WARNING

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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.)

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Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• 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
off.

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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.

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Front

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes 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

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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.

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The seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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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