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Toyota Avalon (2018 year). Instruction - part 18

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Turns the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off linked to
door position

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Front

Turns the light on/off

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Rear

Turns the light on/off

If the lights are turned on by the
personal/interior light main
switch, the lights cannot turn off
by pressing the switch.

Personal/interior light main switch

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Personal/interior 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 engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

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To prevent battery discharge
If the personal/interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off,
the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

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Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:

→P. 449)

Ambient lights (if equipped)

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(

→P. 278)

Glove box

(

→P. 276)

Cup holders

(

→P. 277)

Console box

(

→P. 276)

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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Open (pull up the lever)

Lock with the mechanical key

Unlock with the mechanical key

The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (

→P. 104)

Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.

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When using the console box lid as an armrest

Glove box

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2
3

Console box

Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Slide the lid forward while pulling
up the lever.

The lid can also be opened from the for-
wardmost position.

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Tray in the console box

The tray slides forward/backward. To
remove the tray slide it forward and lift it.

Cup holders



Front



Rear (type A)

Pull down the armrest.

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Rear (type B)

Pull down the armrest and open
the lid.

WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B

Press in the button.

Push the lid.

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Type C

Opening

Push the tray forward until it locks.

Closing

Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automatically
close.

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When placing small items on top of the tray

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

An electronic device on the tray can be
recharged by running a charging cable
through the clearance of the tray and con-
necting it to the AUX/USB port or power
outlet underneath the tray.

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When using wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray.
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode and only on mobile devices with the “

” logo.

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If the wireless charger LED indicators flash
If the wireless charging surface of the tray becomes too hot, the LED indica-
tors will flash and charging is canceled. The LED indicators will be illuminated
if the surface of the tray cools down.
If the LED indicators flash even though the surface of the tray is not hot, the
wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Consult your Toyota dealer.

Push the tray forward until it locks and
press the wireless charger switch.

Push the tray forward to release the
lock to close the tray and place a mobile
device on the tray as shown in the illus-
tration.

An amber indicator is illuminated while
charging is in progress. When charging
is complete, a green indicator will also
be illuminated.

Some phones, cases or cover type
wireless chargers may not cause the
green indicator to illuminate even
though it is fully charged.

When placing the mobile device on the
wireless charging surface of the tray,
make sure that there are no objects in-
between the mobile device and the tray.
They may interfere with charging.

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When charging of the wireless charger stops temporarily
If any of the following operations are performed with the electronic key pres-
ent, charging may stop temporarily. Charging will start again after a while.

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Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle

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Opening/closing the doors

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Pressing the trunk opener switch

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Closing the trunk lid

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Starting the engine

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Locking the doors by pressing the lock button on the electronic key

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When the electronic key is out of the detection area

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Certification for the wireless charger



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501



For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for storing (type B only)
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.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices (vehicles with a
wireless charger)

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the wireless charger.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.

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Before using the wireless charger, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.

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To avoid interference with other electrical devices, turn the wireless char-
ger off by turning off the wireless charger switch.

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When using wireless charger
Avoid placing metal objects between the wireless charger and the mobile
device when charging is active. Doing so may cause metal objects to
become hot and could cause burns.

NOTICE

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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 down the tray to close it. Doing
so may damage the tray.

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When on a steep downward incline, the tray can be closed slowly. In this
case, the tray can be pulled down to close it.
However, make sure the lock has been released before doing so.

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Trunk features

Grocery bag hooks

Cargo net (if equipped)

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NOTICE

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

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5-4. Other interior features

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.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is off.

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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

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The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals



Type A

The time display will automatically be set to 12:00 AM.

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Type B

The time display will automatically be set to 12:00.

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Time display (Type B)
After pressing “H” or “M” to show the setting screen, press “H” and “M” at the
same time to change between the analog and digital displays.

Clock



Type A



Type B

Adjusts the hours

Pressing and holding the button adjusts the hours forward quickly 1 hour at
a time.

Adjusts the minutes

Pressing and holding the button adjusts the minutes forward quickly by 1
minute at a time. If the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds or more,
the minutes move forward by 5 minutes at a time.

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The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of -40

°F

(-40

°C) to 122°F (50°C).

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The outside temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.

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When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25
km/h]).

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When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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When “---

°F” is displayed

The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

Outside temperature display



Type A



Type B

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5-4. Other interior features

The power outlets can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.

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Console box

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Instrument panel

Power outlets



Type A

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Type B

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