Toyota AVALON 2005 User manual

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1−1
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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switches and
personal light
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Glove box
10. Portable ashtray
11. Cup holders
12. Power outlet (12 VDC)
13. Parking brake lever
14. Auxiliary boxes
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Interior/instrument panel light control
dial
3. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Rear window defogger switch
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Clock
9. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light/front passenger occupant
classification indicator light
10. Car audio
11. Auxiliary box or power outlet (115 VAC)
12. Power outlet (12 VDC) or cigarette
lighter
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system
off) switch
17. Engine immobilizer system/Toyota
vehicle intrusion protection system
indicator light
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18. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
19. Glass hatch opener switch
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1. Power rear view mirror control switches
2. Interior/instrument panel light control
dial
3. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
4. Wiper and washer switches
5. Air conditioning controls
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Rear window defogger switch
8. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light/front passenger occupant
classification indicator light
9. Navigation system
10. Auxiliary box or power outlet (115 VAC)
11. Power outlet (12 VDC) or cigarette
lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system
off) switch
16. Engine immobilizer system/Toyota
vehicle intrusion protection system
indicator light
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17. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
18. Glass hatch opener switch
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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Low fuel level warning light
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display
Instrument cluster overview
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Brake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1Open door warning light∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1 or
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
∗1, ∗3
or
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
or
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 107 in Section 1−6.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 132 in
Section 1−7.
∗3: This symbol equipped only on vehicles sold in Canada.
Cruise control indicator light∗2
Overdrive−off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight low beam indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Slip indicator light/traction control system off
indicator light
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Other equipment
Clock 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette lighter and portable ashtray 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlets (12 VDC) 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outlet (115 VAC) 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove box 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear console box 174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback tables 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage storage boxes 177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tie- down hooks and tire tie- down belts 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage deck rails 179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Floor mat 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cator will be reduced.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
After it finishes heating up, it automati-
cally pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the “ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
PORTABLE ASHTRAY
The ashtray can be removed and used
outside the vehicle. To use the ashtray,
open the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid
completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull it out from the
front cup holder.
Clock Cigarette lighter and portable
ashtray
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CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always completely close
the ashtray after use.
Instrument panel
Rear console box
The power outlets are designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position for the power outlets to be used.
NOTICE
 To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of 12
V/120W (instrument panel and rear
console box outlets together).
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlets longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lids when
the power outlets are not in use.
Inserting anything other than an ap-
propriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid to get into
the outlet may cause electrical fail-
ure or short circuits.
Power outlets (12 VDC)
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This power outlet is designed for use
as a power supply for electric ap-
pliances in the vehicle.
The key must be in the “ON” position for
the power outlet to be used.
The maximum capacity for this power out-
let is 115 VAC/100W. If you attempt to
use an appliance that requires more than
115 VAC or 100W, the protection circuit
will activate and cut the power supply.
The power supply will restart automatically
when you use an appliance that operates
within the 115 VAC/100W limits.
To use the power outlet, push the main
switch on the instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the power outlet is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn
the power outlet off. When the power out-
let is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting
anything other than an appropriate
plug that fits the outlet may cause
electrical failure or short circuits.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following electric appliances even
though their power consumption is un-
der 115 VAC/100W. These appliances
may not operate properly.
Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age: cathode- ray tube type televisions,
compressor- driven refrigerators, electric
pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process pre-
cise data: medical equipment, measur-
ing instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply: microcomputer-
controlled electric blankets, touch sen-
sor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause
radio noise.
Power outlet (115 VAC)
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The direction is indicated on the inside
rear view mirror.
If the ignition switch was turned off with
the system on, the system will automati-
cally turn back on when the ignition switch
is turned on.
To turn on the compass, push and hold
the “ ” switch until the display turns
on.
To turn off the compass, push and hold
the “ ” switch until the display turns
off.
The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.
Displays Directions
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
North
Northeast
East
Southeast
South
Southwest
West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The ignition switch is turned off imme-
diately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS”
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below.
Compass
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Compass sensor
The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation
calibration)
The direction display on the compass
deviates from the true direction deter-
mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The
angle of deviation varies according to the
geographic position of the vehicle.
To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle,
then push and hold the both personal light
switches until the zone number appears
on the display. Then push the right side
or left side personal light switch, referring
to the following map to select the number
of the zone where the vehicle is.
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Zone number
After calibration, leaving the system for
several seconds returns it to the compass
mode.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
Samoa: 5 Guam: 8 Saipan: 8
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the both personal light switches until
“C” appears on the display.
If “C” appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.
Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.
Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.
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CAUTION
When doing the circling calibration,
be sure to secure a wide space,
and watch out for people and ve-
hicles in the neighborhood. Do not
violate any local traffic rules while
performing circling calibration.
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To open the glove box door, pull the
lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
To use the box, pull on the handle.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
Glove box Auxiliary box (type A)
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To use the box, push the lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
To use the box, push the knob.
To remove the auxiliary box, open the box
and pull it up.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the auxiliary box
closed while driving.
Do not use this auxiliary box as an
ashtray.
To access the rear console box, pull up
the lock release lever while raising the
rear console box lid.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the console box closed
while driving.
Auxiliary box (type B) Auxiliary box (type C) Rear console box (type A)
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