Get Interior features -> Using the storage features Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Fourth Generation (2013-2018)

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List of storage features

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Auxiliary boxes

Glove box

(→P. 278)

(→P. 276)

Cup holders

Console box

(→P. 277)

(→P. 276)

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WARNING

●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.

●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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Glove box

Open (pull up the lever)

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Lock with the mechanical key

Unlock with the mechanical key

The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 104)

Console box

Lift the lid while pulling up the

lever to release the lock.

■When using the console box lid as an armrest

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)

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Pull down the armrest.

 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

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 Type A

 Type B

Press in the button.

Push the lid.

 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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Push the tray forward until it locks and

press the wireless charger switch.

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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.

■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.

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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.

●Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle

●Opening/closing the doors

●Pressing the trunk opener switch

●Closing the trunk lid

●Starting the engine

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

●When the electronic key is out of the detection area

■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.

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WARNING

■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

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices (vehicles with a

wireless charger)

●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.

●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.

●To avoid interference with other electrical devices, turn the wireless char-

ger off by turning off the wireless charger switch.

■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

●To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items

are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.

●To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull down the tray to close it. Doing

so may damage the tray.

●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

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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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