Steering wheel and mirrors for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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Chapter 1–4  
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS  
ELEMENTS  
Steering wheel and mirrors  
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Cosmetic mirrors.  
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Tilt and extend steering wheel  
Outside mirrors –  
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the lock  
release lever up. Then tilt the steering wheel to the  
desired angle, push or pull the steering wheel to  
the desired length of the steering column and  
return the lever to its original position.  
Adjust the rearview mirror so that you can also  
see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.  
The exterior mirror on the driver's side is a mirror with  
a wide viewing angle and different curvature,  
distinguished by a dividing line. This arrangement  
enables a different perception of the distance between  
the inner and outer parts relative to the dividing line.  
Objects shown in the outer part will appear further  
away than the same objects shown in the inner part.  
WARNING  
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.  
This could result in an accident resulting in  
death or serious injuries due to the driver's  
On some models, when the rear window defogger  
switch or windshield wiper defroster switch is pressed,  
the heating panels inside the rearview mirrors quickly  
clear their surface. (See "Rear window and exterior  
mirror defogger" on page 149 or "Windscreen wiper  
inattention.  
• After adjusting the steering wheel, try  
moving it up and down or forward  
and backward to make sure it is  
locked in that position.  
demister and exterior mirror defogger" on page 150 in  
Chapter 1ÿ5.)  
WARNING  
• Do not adjust the rear-view mirrors while  
driving. This could result in an accident  
resulting in death or serious injuries due to  
the driver's inattention.  
• When the rear window defogger  
switch or windshield wiper defroster  
switch is turned on, the surface of  
the mirrors may be hot. Therefore, do  
not touch them.  
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ÿ External electrical control  
rear view mirrors  
NOTICE  
If the mirror becomes blocked with ice, do not use  
the power controls or scratch the mirror surface.  
Use de-icing spray to loosen the mirror.  
Type A  
Type B  
Use the switches to adjust the mirror.  
1. Main switch ÿ For selecting the mirror you intend to  
adjust  
Press the switch on the "L" (left) or "R" (right) side.  
2. Control switch ÿ For mirror movement  
Press the switch in the desired direction.  
The mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the  
"ACC" or "ON" position.  
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ÿ Folding the rear-view mirrors  
FOLDING MIRRORS (type B only)  
The rear-view mirrors can be folded down when  
parking in narrow spaces.  
When parking in confined spaces, press the mirror  
folding button.  
To fold the rear-view mirror, push it backwards.  
The key must be in the "ACC" or "ON" position.  
Type B ÿ only  
Position 1 ÿ Folding mirrors.  
Position 2 ÿ Returning the mirrors back to their original  
position.  
When you turn the key from "LOCK" to "ACC", the  
mirrors will move automatically depending on the  
position of the mirror folding button.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
To prevent personal injury and damage to the  
mirrors, do not touch the mirrors while they are  
moving.  
Do not drive with the rear-view mirrors folded  
down. Both mirrors, both on the driver's side and  
on the passenger's side, must be folded down  
and adjusted correctly before driving.  
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Automatic internal anti-  
reflective rearview mirror  
Internal anti-reflective back  
mirror  
Adjust your mirror so that you can also see the rear of  
your vehicle.  
Adjust your mirror so that you can also see the rear of  
your vehicle.  
To reduce the possibility of glare from the headlights  
of vehicles driving behind you when driving at night,  
move the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.  
This mirror is equipped with an automatic anti-  
reflection function. This function is used to reduce  
glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you  
when driving at night.  
Daytime driving ÿ Lever in position 1.  
When you insert the key into the ignition and turn it, the  
interior rearview mirror always switches to automatic mode.  
The reflection in the mirror is sharper in this position.  
Driving at night ÿ Lever in position 2.  
The activation of this function is signaled by a lit indicator.  
If the mirror in automatic mode detects light from the  
Remember that along with reducing the danger of glare,  
rearward visibility is also reduced.  
headlights of a vehicle behind you, the surface of the  
mirror darkens slightly to reduce light reflection.  
WARNING  
Do not adjust the mirror while driving.  
This could result in an accident resulting in death or  
serious injuries due to driver inattention.  
To turn off the automatic function, press the " " switch.  
To turn on the automatic function again, press the " "  
switch.  
Set the function before driving so that the rear view is as  
good as possible.  
When the air temperature inside the vehicle is low, it may  
take a little longer for the mirror to dim in response to  
headlight detection.  
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WARNING  
Do not adjust the mirror while driving.  
This could result in an accident  
resulting in death or serious injuries  
due to driver inattention.  
To ensure proper operation of the anti-  
reflective mirror sensors located on both  
sides of the mirror, do not touch or cover  
the sensors with your finger or a piece  
of cloth, etc.  
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Cosmetic mirrors  
To use the vanity mirrors, fold down the  
sun visor and open the cover.  
When you open the cover, the beauty lamp  
lights up.  
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