Get Interior features -> Using the air conditioning system Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Fifth Generation (2019-2022)

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Autom atic air c onditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according

to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

■ Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press “

” on

(driver’s

side) to increase the temperature and press “

(driver’s side) to decrease the temperature.

” on

If

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time

is pressed.

Synchronized mode (indicator on):

The driver’s side

can be used to adjust the temperature for the

driver’s and front passenger’s side. To enter individual mode, operate

the front passenger’s side

.

Individual mode (indicator off):

The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be

adjusted separately.

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■ Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press

and to decrease the fan speed.

to increase the fan speed

Press

to turn the fan off.

■ Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press

.

The air outlets used are

switched each time the button is

pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.

1

2

Air flows to the upper body

and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

3

4

5

Air flows to the feet and the

windshield defogger oper-

ates.

Using automatic mode

1

Press

.

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan

speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-

ting.

2

3

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

.

■ 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 (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

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

 Rear

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

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

1

2

■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 pressed.

■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

windshield effectively.

●If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

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

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■When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-

cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be

set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■Outside/recirculated air mode

●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-

ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle

when the outside air temperature is high.

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

temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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

ing system is on

●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 is low

.

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

●In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen

and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-

ciency:

• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode

■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:

• 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.

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■Air conditioning filter

P. 413

■Air conditioning system refrigerant

●A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant type

5

Requires registered technician to service air conditioning

system

Flammable refrigerant

■Customization

Some functions can be customized. (P. 511)

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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.

■When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be

replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.

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Heat ed steering w heel^/seat heaters/seat

vent ilators^

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the

steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain

good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery.

WARNING

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

comes in contact with the steering wheel and 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 minor burns or overheating:

5

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

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

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

off.

: If equipped

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Heated steering wheel

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Turns the heated steering wheel

on/off

The indicator light comes on when

the heated steering wheel is oper-

ating.

The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-

TION ON mode.

Seat heaters

■ Front

 Without seat ventilators

 With seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as

follows.

Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off

The level indicator lights up during operation.

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■ Rear (if equipped)

Turns the heated rear seat on/off

The indicator light will illuminate

when the rear seat heater is oper-

ating.

The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

Seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed,

the operation condition changes

as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 

Off

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The level indicator lights up during

operation.

■The seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may

increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system

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