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

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STEERING WHEEL AND 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.