2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 66

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) The front seat heater has two switches: one marked "L" (for driver's seat) and the other marked "R" (for front passenger's seat). To turn on the seat heater, push the knob to pop it out and turn the knob clockwise. At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heater is operating. The ignition switch must be set at ON to operate seat heaters. With seat ventilator: Three setting levels are available. To disable this function, turn the knob to the center position. The indicator light goes off. Without seat ventilator: To adjust temperature, turn the knob. To disable this function, turn the knob to the leftmost position. The indicator light goes off. Push the knob into the recessed position when not in use. CAUTION Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; NOTICE z Do not put unevenly weighed objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat. z When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface. z Before cleaning the seats, fully wring out the towel that will be used. Water entering the seats may cause the seat ventilation/heating system to malfunction. z To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch off when the engine is not running. D Babies, small children, elderly persons, sick persons or persons with physical disabilities D Persons who have sensitive skin D Persons who are exhausted D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.) To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blanket, cushion, or other insulating objects which cover the seat. 66 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)