Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system and defogger Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2013-2018)

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Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according

to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

 Front control panel (type A)

 Front control panel (type B)

 Rear control panel (if equipped)

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■ Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, touch

(driver’s side) to

(driver’s side) to decrease

increase the temperature and touch

the temperature.

The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (vehi-

cles with a rear control switch) can be adjusted separately when:

•

is pressed (the “SYNC” display disappears).

• The front passenger's side temperature control switch is touched

(the front passenger’s side temperature setting is shown).

• Vehicles with a rear control switch:

is pressed (

indicator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is

shown).

• Vehicles with a rear control switch:

is turned (

indi-

cator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is

shown).

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The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchronized

modes each time

is touched.

Vehicles with a rear control switch: The rear passenger’s temperature set-

ting switches between individual and synchronized modes each time

is pressed.

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■ Fan speed setting

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To adjust the fan speed, touch

and slide your finger

toward “+” to increase the fan

speed or “-” to decrease the fan

speed.

The fan speed can also be

adjusted by touching “+” or “-” on

.

Touch

to turn the fan off.

■ Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode, press

.

The air outlets used are switched each time

 Type A  Type B

is pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the feet.

1

2

3

4

Air flows to the upper body

and feet.

Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger operates.

■ Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a

rear control switch)

→P. 263

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Using the automatic air conditioning system

■ Using automatic operation

1

Touch

.

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed

are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

2

3

Adjust the temperature setting.

OFF

To stop the operation, touch

.

■ Changing the rear seat temperature settings (vehicles with a

rear control switch)

Turn

clockwise to increase the temperature and turn

counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.

■ Confirming automatic operation status

During automatic operation, the operation status of fan speed, air

outlet mode, outside/recirculated air mode and whether the A/C is

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on or off can be confirmed on the display by touching

.

The display will return to its previous state after a few seconds.

■ 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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Other functions

■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between

(outside air mode) and

(recir-

culated air mode) each time the button is pressed.

■ 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

is defogged.

again when the windshield

■ 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.

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Air outlets

■ Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume

change according to the

selected airflow mode.

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

lets

 Front center outlets

 Front side outlets

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 Rear outlets

1

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

2

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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-

oritize fuel efficiency:

●When the outside temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C), the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also

reduce fuel consumption.

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

■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 touched.

■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 wind-

shield effectively.

●If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

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

■Outside/recirculated air mode

●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in

preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper-

ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior

effectively.

●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the

temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant tem-

perature or inside temperature.

■When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-

ing system is on (U.S.A. only)

●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.

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

.

■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is touched.

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■Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●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:

• This vehicle is equipped with a deodorizing charcoal air filter. This filter

should be inspected and replaced according to the maintenance sched-

ule. (Air conditioning filter: →P. 358)

• 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.

■Air conditioning filter

→P. 358

■Handling of the air conditioning panel

The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses touch switch sensors.

In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may occur.

●If the surface of the touch switch is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect

operation or non-response may occur.

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●If the surface of the touch switch receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect

operation or non-response may occur.

●If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.

●If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.

●If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.

●If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch during oper-

ation, incorrect operation may occur.

●If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch, incorrect

operation may occur.

●If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting, touch switch sensitivity) can be

changed.

(Customizable features →P. 449)

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WARNING

■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.

●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.

■To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror

defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the

engine is stopped.

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Seat heaters^∗/seat ventilators^∗

The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-

tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.

WARNING

●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories

comes in contact with the 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 the minor burns or overheat-

ing

• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

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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

not running.

∗: If equipped

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■ Front seats

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 Vehicles with ventilator

Press the knob to release it,

1

and turn the knob to the

desired temperature setting.

OFF

2

Press the knob to lock it

when not in use.

Ventilation

3

Heat

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 Vehicles without ventilator

Press the knob to release it,

and turn the knob to the desired

temperature setting.

The further you turn the knob

clockwise, the warmer the seat

temperature becomes. Turn the

knob counterclockwise all the

way to turn the system off.

Press the knob again to lock it

when not in use.

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■ Rear seats

ON/OFF

The indicator illuminates when

the seat heater is turned on.

■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat

If a passenger leaves the passenger seat with the seat ventilator on, the seat

ventilator will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes. If the pas-

senger returns to the seat, it will automatically turn on again.

■Operation display illumination (if equipped)

1

Illuminates when the ventilator is

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operating.

2

Illuminates when the front seat heater

is operating.

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