2011 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

If the portable player to be deleted is paired as a Bluetooth® phone, the registration of the mobile phone can be deleted at the same time. A voice guidance instruction to delete a mobile phone is heard.

Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

n The number of portable players that can be registered Up to 2 portable players can be registered in the system.

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n System setup items and operation procedures

→P. 320

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This system supports Bluetooth®, which allows you to make or receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and the system, and without operating the cellular phone.

With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. Without navigation system

Title

Using the hands-free system Making a phone call Setting a cellular phone Security and system setup Using the phone book

Page P. 299
P. 308
P. 313
P. 320
P. 325

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n Hands-free System Additional Information

For additional information pairing and connecting cellular phone or for phone compatibility with vehicle’s Bluetooth® system, please visit the following website: http://www.toyota.letstalk.com

n Conditions affecting operation

The hands-free phone system may not operate normally in the following situ- ations: l The cellular phone is turned off, or located outside the service area. l The cellular phone has a low battery. l The cellular phone is not connected to the system. l The cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box, or metal mate-

rial covers or touches the phone.

n When transferring ownership of the vehicle

Be sure to initialize the system to prevent the personal data from being improperly accessed.

n About Bluetooth®

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

n Compatible models

Compatible with HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 and OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1. If your cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth® phone, and take OPP service individually.

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n Certification for the hands-free system

Type A FCC ID: BABFT0001A IC ID: 2024B-FT0001A MADE IN CHINA Type B FCC ID: L2C0045TR IC ID: 3432A-0045TR MADE IN MEXICO This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

n FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications in construction not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radio frequency exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application only and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regula- tions, must be used with a distance of at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the antenna and the body of any person at all time during use.

n While driving

Do not use a cellular phone, or connect the Bluetooth® phone.

NOTICE

n To prevent damage to a cellular phone

Do not leave a cellular phone in the vehicle. The temperature inside may become high resulting in damage to the phone.

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n Audio unit

Display A message, name, phone number, etc. is displayed.

Lower-case characters and special characters, such as an umlaut, cannot be dis- played.

Selects speed dials Selects items such as menu or number Turn: Selects an item Press: Inputs the selected item Bluetooth® connection con- dition and reception level

If “BT” is not displayed, the hands-free system cannot be used.

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n Steering wheel

Volume The voice guidance volume cannot be adjusted by using this button. On-hook switch Turns the hands-free system off/ends a call/refuses a call Off-hook switch Turns the hands-free system on/starts a call Talk switch Turns the voice command sys- tem on (press)/turns the voice command system off (press and hold)

n Microphone

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Operating the system by using a voice command

By following voice guidance instructions output from the speaker, voice commands can be given to allow for operation of the hands-

free system without checking the display or operating

n Operation procedure when using a voice command

Press the talk switch and follow voice guidance instructions.

n Auxiliary commands when using a voice command

The following auxiliary commands can be used: Cancel: Exits the hands-free system Repeat: Repeats the previous voice guidance instruction Go back: Returns to the previous procedure Help: Reads aloud the function summary if a help comment is

registered for the selected function

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Using the hands-free system for the first time Before using the hands-free system, it is necessary to register a cel- lular phone in the system. The phone registration mode will be entered automatically when starting the system with no cellular phone registered. Follow the procedure below to register a cellular phone:

Press the off-hook switch or the talk switch.

The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions are heard.

Select “Pair Phone” using a voice command or

Register a phone name by either of the following methods.

a. Select “Record Name” by using

, and say a name to

be registered.

b. Press the talk switch and say a name to be registered.

A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.

Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

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Registration to the hands-free phone system only

Select “Phone Only” using a voice command or

Registration to the hands-free phone system and Bluetooth® audio system at the same time

Select “Internal Audio (Int. Audio)” using a voice command or

Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction for inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard.

Input the passkey into the cellular phone. Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper- ation of the phone.

Guidance for registration completion is heard.

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Menu list of the hands-free system

n Normal operation

First menu

Second menu

Third menu

Operation detail

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

Dialing a number stored in the incoming call history memory Dialing a number stored in the outgoing call history memory

Dialing by inputting a number

Dialing by inputting a name registered in the phone book Adding a new number Changing a name in the phone book Deleting the phone book data

Deleting a registered speed dial

List the phone book data

Registering a speed dial

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

Add Entry Change Name Delete Entry Delete Speed Dial List Names Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)

Callback

Redial

Dial by number Dial by name

Phone- book

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First menu

Second menu

Third menu

Operation detail

Security

Setup

Phone Setup

System Setup

Set PIN Phonebook Lock Phonebook Unlock

Pair Phone

Change Name

Delete Phone

List phones

Select phone

Set Passkey Hands-free power Guidance Volume

Device Name

Initialize

Setting a PIN code Locking the phone book

Unlocking the phone book

Registering a cellular phone to be used Changing a registered name of a cellular phone Deleting a registered cellular phone Listing the registered cellular phones Selecting a cellular phone to be used Changing the passkey Setting a Hands-free power on/off Setting voice guidance volume Displaying a device informa- tion Initialization

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n Using a short cut key

First menu

Second menu

Operation detail

Dial “XXX (name)”

Dial “XXX (number)” Phone book add entry Phone book change name Phone book delete entry Phone book set speed dial Phone book delete speed dial

Phonebook

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

⎯

Dialing a number registered in the phone book Dialing the input numbers

Adding a new number

Changing a name of a phone number in the phone book

Deleting phone book data

Registering a speed dial

Deleting a speed dial

Phonebook Unlock Phonebook Lock

Unlocking the phone book Locking the phone book

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n Automatic adjustment of volume

When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle speed drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.

n When using a voice command

l For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, #

(pound), ∗ (star), and + (plus).

l Say a command correctly and clearly.

n The system may not recognize your voice in the following situations:

l When driving on a rough road l When driving at high speeds l When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone l When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise

n The following cannot be performed while driving:

l Operating the system with

l Registering a cellular phone to the system

n Changing the passkey

→P. 318

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n Making a phone call

l Dialing by inputting a number

“Dial by number”

l Dialing by inputting a name

“Dial by name” l Speed dialing l Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory

“Redial”

l Dialing a number stored in the incoming history memory

“Call back”

n Receiving a phone call l Answering the phone l Refusing the call n Transferring a call n Using a call history memory

l Dialing l Storing data in the phone book l Deleting

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Dialing by inputting a number

Press the talk switch and say “Dial by number”. Press the talk switch and say the phone number. Dial by one of the following methods: a. Press the off-hook switch. b. Press the talk switch and say “Dial”.

c. Select “Dial” by using

Dialing by inputting a name

Press the talk switch and say “Dial by name”. Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch and say a registered name. b. Press the talk switch and say “List names”. Press the talk

switch while the desired name is being read aloud.

Dial by one of the following methods: a. Press the off-hook switch. b. Press the talk switch and say “Dial”.

c. Select “Dial” by using

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Speed dialing

Press the off-hook switch. Press the preset button in which the desired number is regis- tered. Press the off-hook switch.

When receiving a phone call

n Answering the phone

Press the off-hook switch.

n Refusing the call

Press the on-hook switch.

Transferring a call A call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system while dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the follow- ing methods:

a. Operate the cellular phone.

Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper- ation of the phone.

b. Press the off-hook switch*1. c. Press the talk switch and say “Call Transfer”*2. *1: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call

from the cellular phone to the system during a call.

*2: While the vehicle is in motion, a call cannot be transferred from

the system to the cellular phone.

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Using the call history memory Follow the procedure below to use a number stored in the call history memory:

Press the talk switch and say “Redial” (when using a number stored in the outgoing call history memory) or “Call back” (when using a number stored in the incoming call history memory). Select the number by either of the following methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Go back” until the desired number is

displayed.

b. Select the desired number by using

The following operations can be performed:

Dialing: Press the off-hook switch or select “Dial” by using a voice

command or

Storing the number in the phone book: Select “Store” by using a

voice command or

Deleting: Select “Delete” by using a voice command or

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n Call history

Up to 5 numbers can be stored in each of the outgoing and incoming history memories.

n When talking on the phone

l Do not talk simultaneously with the other party. l Keep the volume of the receiving voice down. Otherwise, voice echo will

increase.

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) Setting a cellular phone

Registering a cellular phone in the hands-free system allows the system to function. The following functions can be used for regis- tered cellular phones: n Functions and operation procedures

To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below by

using a voice command or

l Registering a cellular phone

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Pair Phone”

l Selecting a cellular phone to be used

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Select Phone”

l Changing a registered name

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Change Name”

l Listing the registered cellular phones

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “List Phones”

l Deleting a cellular phone

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Delete Phone”

l Changing the passkey

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Set Passkey”

l Turning the hands-free phone automatic connection on/off

1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Hands-free power”

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Registering a cellular phone

Select “Pair Phone” by using a voice command or

, and do the

procedure for registering a cellular phone. (→P. 302)

Selecting a cellular phone to be used

Select “Select Phone” by using a voice command or

Pattern A

Select a cellular phone to be used by either of the following methods, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the desired phone name. b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Pattern B

Select a cellular phone to be used by using

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Changing a registered name

Select “Change Name” by using a voice command or

Select a name of cellular phone to be changed by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch and say the desired phone name, and

select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the desired phone name is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

c. Select the desired phone name by using

Press the talk switch or select “Record Name” by using

, and say a new name.

Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

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Listing the registered cellular phones

Selecting “List Phones” by using a voice command or

causes

the list of registered cellular phones to be read aloud. When listing is complete, the system returns to “Phone Setup”. Pressing the talk switch while a name of cellular phone is being read selects the cellular phone, and the following functions will be avail- able: l Selecting a cellular phone: “Select Phone” l Changing a registered name: “Change Name” l Deleting a cellular phone: “Delete Phone”

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Deleting a cellular phone

Select “Delete Phone” by using a voice command or

Pattern A

Select the cellular phone to be deleted by either of the follow- ing methods and select “Confirm” by using a voice command

or

a. Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired cel-

lular phone.

b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Pattern B

Select a desired cellular phone to be deleted by using

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Changing the passkey

Select “Set Passkey” by using a voice command or

Pattern A

Press the talk switch, say a 4 to 8-digit number, and select

“Confirm” by using a voice command or

Pattern B

Select a 4 to 8-digit number by using

The number should be input 1 digit at a time. When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has

been input, press

again.

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Turning the hands-free phone automatic connection on/off n Turning off the automatic connection

Select “Hands-free Power” by using a voice command or

Select “Turn off” by using a voice command or

n Turning on the automatic connection

Select “Hands-free Power” by using a voice command or

Select “Turn on” by using a voice command or

n The number of cellular phone that can be registered Up to 6 cellular phones can be registered in the system.

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) Security and system setup

To enter the menu of each setting, follow the steps below: n Security setting items and operation procedure

l Setting or changing the PIN (Personal Identification Number)

1. “Setup” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Set PIN”

l Locking the phone book

1. “Setup” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Phonebook Lock”

l Unlocking the phone book

1. “Setup” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Phonebook Unlock”

n System setup items and operation procedure

l Setting voice guidance volume

1. “Setup” → 2. “System Setup” → 3. “Guidance Volume”

l Displaying the Bluetooth® device address and name 1. “Setup” → 2. “System Setup” → 3. “Device name” Initialization 1. “Setup” → 2. “System Setup” → 3. “Initialize”

can only be used for system setup operation.

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Setting or changing the PIN

n Setting a PIN

Select “Set PIN” by using a voice command or

Enter a PIN by using a voice command or

When using

, input the code 1 digit at a time.

n Changing the PIN

Select “Set PIN” by using a voice command or

Enter the registered PIN by using a voice command or

Enter a new PIN by using a voice command or

When using

, input the code 1 digit at a time.

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Locking or unlocking the phone book

Select “Phonebook Lock” or “Phonebook Unlock” by using a

voice command or

Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select

“Confirm” by using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the registered PIN.

b. Input a new PIN by using

Setting voice guidance volume

Select “Guidance Volume” by using

Change the voice guidance volume.

To decrease the volume: Turn

counterclockwise.

To increase the volume: Turn

clockwise.

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Displaying the Bluetooth® device address and name

Select “Device Name” using

Turn

to display the Bluetooth® device address and

name.

Select “Go Back” using

to return to “System Setup”.

Initialization

Select “Initialize” and then “Confirm” by using

Select “Confirm” by using

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n Initialization

l The following data in the system can be initialized:

• Phone book • Outgoing and incoming call history • Speed dials • Registered cellular phone data • Security code

l Once the initialization has been completed, the data cannot be restored

to its original state.

n When the phone book is locked

The following functions cannot be used: l Dialing by inputting a name l Speed dialing l Dialing a number stored in the call history memory l Using the phone book

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3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) Using the phone book

To enter the menu of each setting, follow the steps below:

l Adding a new phone number

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Add Entry”

l Setting speed dial

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)”

l Changing a registered name

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Change Name”

l Deleting registered data

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Delete Entry”

l Deleting speed dial

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Delete Speed Dial”

l Listing the registered data

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “List Names”

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Adding a new phone number The following methods can be used to add a new phone number: l Transferring data from the cellular phone

Inputting a phone number by using a voice command

Inputting a phone number by using

l Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming call history n Adding procedure

Select “Add Entry” by using a voice command or

Use one of the following methods to input a telephone num- ber:

Inputting a telephone number by using a voice command

STEP2-1 Select “By Voice” by using a voice command or

STEP2-2 Press the talk switch, say the desired number, and

select “Confirm” by using a voice command.

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Transferring data from the cellular phone

STEP2-1 Select “By Phone” and then “Confirm” by using a

voice command or

STEP2-2 Transfer the data from the cellular phone.

Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the details of transferring data.

STEP2-3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol-

lowing methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Next” until the desired data is displayed, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command.

b. Select the desired data by using

Inputting a phone number by using

STEP2-1 Select “Manual Input” by using

STEP2-2 Input a phone number by using

, and press

again.

Input the phone number 1 digit at a time.

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Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming call history

STEP2-1 Select “Call History” by using a voice command or

STEP2-2 Select “Outgoing” or “Incoming” by using a voice

command or

STEP2-3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol-

lowing methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Go back” until the desired data is displayed, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command.

b. Select the desired data by using

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Select the name to be registered by either of the following methods, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the desired name.

b. Select “Record Name” by using

, and say the

desired name.

Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

In firm” registers the newly added phone number as speed dial.

, selecting “Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)” instead of “Con-

Setting speed dials

Select “Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)” by using a voice com-

mand or

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Select the data to be registered as a speed dial by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch, say desired number, and select

“Confirm” by using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch, and say “List names”. While the desired name is being read aloud, press the talk switch,

and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

c. Select the desired data by using

Select the desired preset button, and register the data into speed dial by either of the following methods: a. Press the desired preset button, and select “Confirm” by

using a voice command or

b. Press and hold the desired preset button.

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Changing a registered name

Select “Change Name” by using a voice command or

Select the name to be changed by either of the following methods. a. Press the talk switch, say desired name, and select “Con-

firm” by using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch, and say “List names”. While the desired name is being read aloud, press the talk switch,

and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

c. Select the desired name by using

Select “Record Name” with

or the talk switch.

Say a new name, and select “Confirm” by using a voice com-

mand or

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Deleting registered data

Select “Delete Entry” by using a voice command or

Select the data to be deleted by either of the following meth- ods, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch, and say the name of the desired

phone number to be deleted.

b. Press the talk switch, say “List phones”. While the name of the desired phone number is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Deleting speed dials

Select “Delete Speed Dial” by using a voice command or

Press the preset button in which the desired speed dial is reg- istered, and select “Confirm” by using a voice command or

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Listing the registered data Selecting “List names” by using a voice command causes a list of the registered data to be read aloud. When listing is complete, the system returns to “Phonebook”. Pressing the talk switch while the desired data is being read aloud selects the data, and the following function will be available. l Dialing: “Dial” l Changing a registered name: “Change Name” l Deleting an entry: “Delete Entry” l Setting speed dial: “Set Speed Dial (Speed Dial)”

n Limitation of number of digits

A phone number that exceeds 24 digits cannot be registered.

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3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list

Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/ off according to the presence of the key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode (vehicles with smart key sys- tem) or the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key sys- tem).

Outer foot light Front personal lights (→P. 336) Rear personal light (→P. 336) Interior light (→P. 336) Engine switch light (if equipped)

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n To prevent battery discharge

If the interior lights, personal lights and engine switch light (if equipped) remain on when the door is not fully closed or the interior light switch in “DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 532)

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“ON” “OFF” “DOOR” The interior lights are turned on/ off by the illuminated entry sys- tem.

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

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Interior lights

Personal lights

Front

Rear

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3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features

Overhead console Glove box Door pocket Cup holders Console boxes Coin tray Storage compartment

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CAUTION

n Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high: l Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

l 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.

Glove box

Open Lock with the mechanical key or the master key Unlock with the mechanical key or the master key

n Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the instrument panel light switch is on.

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CAUTION

n While driving

Keep the glove box closed. Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

Console boxes

Front

Lift the lid while pulling the lever.

Rear

Lift the lid while pulling the lever.

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n When using the front console box lid as an armrest

If necessary, the console box lid can slide forward. Pull the lid forward by grasping the front of the lid.

n Tray in the front console box

The tray slides forward/backward and can be removed.

CAUTION

n While driving

Keep the console box closed. Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Overhead console

3-6. Using the storage features

The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sun- glasses and similar small items.

CAUTION

n While driving

Do not leave the overhead console open. Items may fall out and cause injury.

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Storage compartment

Front console

Center console

CAUTION

n While driving

Do not leave the storage compartment open. The opened compartment may hit your body or items may be thrown out of the compartment in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.

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Cup holders

Front

3-6. Using the storage features

To open, press down and release the cup holder lid.

Rear (type A)

Pull down the armrest.

Rear (type B)

Pull down the armrest and open the lid.

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CAUTION

n Items unsuitable for the cup holder

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 and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

n When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed. Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

The front door pocket can be opened and closed.

Door pockets

CAUTION

n While driving

Keep the door pockets closed. Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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3-7. Other interior features Sun visors

Forward position: Flip down. Side position: Flip down, unhook, and swing to the side. Side extender: Place in side position, then slide back- wards.

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3-7. Other interior features Vanity mirrors

The light turns on when the cover is opened. To adjust the brightness of the lights, slide the switch.

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3-7. Other interior features Clock

Adjust the hour Adjust the minutes Rounds to the nearest hour

n The clock is displayed when

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

Vehicles without smart key system

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

n When the battery is disconnected

The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.

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3-7. Other interior features Ashtrays∗

CAUTION

n When not in use

Keep the ashtray closed. Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

n To prevent fire

l Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,