Toyota Avalon (2019 year). Instruction — part 21

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5-2. Using the interior lights

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The rear personal lights turn on/off together with the interior light.

Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on/off

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Front
Turns the lights on/off

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Rear
Turns the lights on/off

Interior light

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Personal lights

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Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.

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Illuminated entry system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch mode,
the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked,
and whether the doors are open/closed.

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If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

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If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)

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Some functions can be customized. (

P. 498)

Ambient lights (if equipped)

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(

P. 327)

Glove box

(

P. 324)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(

P. 325)

Cup holders

(

P. 326)

Console box

(

P. 324)

Auxiliary box/open tray

(

P. 327, 328)

WARNING

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Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Push the button to open the glove
box.

The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

Push the knob.

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Console box tray

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Console box light
The console box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

Glove box

Console box

The tray can be removed.

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

●

Do not place any objects that fit loosely or are very tall in the cup holders,
otherwise they may fall out while driving, possibly leading to an accident.

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To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

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When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)

Auxiliary boxes



Type A (if equipped)



Type B

Push the lid.

Pull the armrest down.



Type C

Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.

The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

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When using wireless charger (if equipped)
P. 334

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

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When opening or closing the tray (type C)

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To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.

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To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.

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When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.

Open tray

WARNING

Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

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Trunk features

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hooks, do not apply too much load to the hooks.

Cargo net

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To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Open the cover to use.

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the engine is off, the lights
will turn off automatically.

Other interior features

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

The power outlet can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.

Power outlet

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when it is
not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

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To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-
essary when the engine is not running.

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5-4. Other interior features

The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices (power consumption of 10.5 W).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.

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Using the USB charging ports

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The USB charging ports can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

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If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V (10.5 W) is connected

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If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

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If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

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If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports



Front



Rear

Open the console box lid and
open the lid.

Open the lid.

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Cable pass through

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The cutouts on the console box rim allow
power cables to be passed through
when the console box lid is closed.

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An electronic device on the console box
tray can be recharged by running power
cables through the clearance of the tray
and connecting it to the USB charging
ports underneath the tray.

To prevent damage to the charging
port of an electronic device when it is
placed on the tray while it is being
charged, place the connector side of
the device on the raised portions near
the cutout.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

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Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

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Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

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When the USB charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

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Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

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Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external devices

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Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

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Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is
compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by the
Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is
larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable
device, the wireless charger may not operate properly. Refer to the
operation manual of the portable device.

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The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Using the wireless charger

Push the open tray forward
until it locks. (

P. 327)

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Pressing the switch again turns
the wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
When the engine switch is turned off, the on/off state of the wireless
charger will be memorized.

Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging

surface

facing

down.

While charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) will be
illuminated.
If charging does not begin,
move the portable device as
close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) will illu-
minate.

● Recharging function

• If a certain amount of time has elapsed since charging com-

pleted and the portable device has not been moved, the wire-
less charger will restart charging.

• If the portable device is moved within the charging area,

charging will stop temporarily then restart.

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Operation indicator light status

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: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.

● If the operation indicator light blinks

If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink
(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table
below.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

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Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a
one second interval
continuously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly

A foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.

Remove the foreign
object.

Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.

Move

the

portable

device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately

and

continue

charging after a while.