Get Operation of each component -> Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

1

Hold the steering wheel and

press the lever down.

2

Adjust to the ideal position by

moving the steering wheel hori-

zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up

to secure the steering wheel.

Horn

To sound the horn, press on or

close to the

mark.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.

The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel.

Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an

accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-

cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror (vehicles with auto anti-

glare inside rear view mirror)

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving

posture.

Adjust the height of the rear view

mirror by moving it up and down.

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Anti-glare function

X Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced

by operating the lever.

1

Normal position

2

Anti-glare position

3

X Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles

behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Changing automatic anti-glare

function mode ON/OFF

When the automatic anti-glare

function is in ON mode, the indica-

tor illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode

each time the engine switch is

turned to “ON” position (vehicles

without smart entry & start system)

Indicator

or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles

with smart entry & start system).

Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also

turns off.)

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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-

erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

1

To select a mirror to adjust,

press the switch.

1

Left

2

Right

3

2

To adjust the mirror, press the

switch.

1

Up

2

Right

3

Down

4

Left

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Folding the mirrors

X Manual type

Push the mirror back in the direc-

tion of the vehicle’s rear.

X Power type

Press the switch to fold the mir-

rors.

Press it again to extend them to

the original position.

■The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when

X Vehicles without smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

X Vehicles with smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn

on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-

gers. (→P. 390, 397)

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WARNING

■While driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an

accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Do not adjust the mirrors.

●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

■When a mirror is moving

To avoid injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand

caught by the moving mirror.

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■When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot

and burn you.

NOTICE

■If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to

free the mirror.

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