cruise control TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage............ 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode................... 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 184
Parking brake .................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Automatic High Beam ....... 189
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 198 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 202
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 222
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 233
Cruise control .................... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 250
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 252
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection
areas ............................. 257
Driving mode select switch .............................. 259
Driving assist systems ....... 261
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 266
Winter driving tips .............. 269
4Driving

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
● Cruise control system (if equipped)
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Audio remote control switches*2
Telephone switches*2
Talk switch*2
“DISP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Dynamic radar cruise control
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Back switch
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*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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882. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 184) EV drive mode indicator
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→P. 178)
Headlight indicator
( →P. 186) Eco drive mode indicator
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→P. 259)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 186) Sport mode indicator
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→P. 259)
“READY” indicator
( →P. 172)
*2Automatic high beam
indicator ( →P. 189)
EV indicator ( →P. 7 2 )
*1, 3 Slip indicator ( →P. 262)
*4Security indicator
(→P. 79, 81)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 263)
*2, 5Cruise control indicator
(→P. 246)*1, 2, 6PCS warning light
(→P. 209)
*2, 5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 233)*2, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(→P. 222)
*5Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 233, 246)*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (→P. 48)AIR BAG

942. Instrument cluster
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Trip information ( →P. 9 5 )
Displays the following items: • Distance to empty
• Average fuel economy
• Current fuel economy
• Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles with a navigation
system)
● Settings ( →P. 9 6 )
● Energy Flow ( →P. 100)
● Warning messages and reminder messages ( →P. 407)
● Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems or when a remi nder message is required. The
display returns to the previous screen by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton. ( →P. 9 5 )
● Cruise control display (if equipped) ( →P. 246)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( →P. 233)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) display (if
equipped) ( →P. 222)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System ) display (if equipped) (→P. 209)
● Tachometer ( →P. 181)
● Tire pressure warning system display ( →P. 357)
Multi-information display
Display contents

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage ........... 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing ................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode .................. 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 184
Parking brake .................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Automatic High Beam ....... 189
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 198 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 202
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 222
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 233
Cruise control .................... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 250
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 252
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection
areas ............................. 257
Driving mode select switch .............................. 259
Driving assist systems ...... 261
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 266
Winter driving tips ............. 269

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Driving
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S. Shift ranges can then be
selected by operating the shift lever, allowing you to drive in the shift
range of your choosing.Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from S1
to S6, will be displayed in the
meter.
The initial shift range in S mode is
automatically set to S4 or S5
according to vehicle speed.
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Shift ranges and their functions
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range. The engine speed will also increase.
● If you accelerate while in ranges S1 to S4, the shift range may
automatically range up in accordance with the vehicle’s speed.
■ S mode
●When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to S6.
● To prevent the engine from over-re vving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
■ Tachometer
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled. ( →P. 233, 246)
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
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When the S mode driving is selected, the
tachometer will be displayed on the multi-
information display. The tachometer dis-
plays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.

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◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
→P. 2 0 9
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
→P. 2 2 2
◆Automatic High Beam
→P. 1 8 9
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
→P. 2 3 3
Toyota Safety Sense P∗
∗: If equipped
The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:
WARNING
■Toyota Safety Sense P
The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround-
ings and driving safely.

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Driving
In vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically
accelerates and decelerates to ma tch the speed changes of the pre-
ceding vehicle even if the accelera tor pedal is not depressed. In con-
stant speed control mode, the vehicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ( →P. 236)
● Constant speed control mode ( →P. 241)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
switch
Display
Indicators
Set speed
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control∗
∗: If equipped
Summary of functions
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WARNING
■Before using dynamic radar cruise control
Driving safely is the sole responsibility of the driver. Do not rely solely on the
system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention to your sur-
roundings.
The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to reduce the
driver's burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.
Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed.
Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of the preced-
ing vehicle as detected by the system may differ from the condition
observed by the driver. Therefore, th e driver must always remain alert,
assess the danger of each situation and drive safely. Relying on this system
or assuming the system ensures safety while driving can lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control is only intended to help the driver in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can assist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings.
● Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The dynamic radar cruise control determines whether the following dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead is within a set range. It is not capable of making any other type of
judgement. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary for the driver to remain
vigilant and to determine whether or not there is a possibility of danger in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has li mited capability to prevent or avoid
a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead. Therefore, if there is ever any
danger, the driver must take immediate and direct control of the vehicle
and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■ To avoid inadvertent dynamic radar cruise control activation
Switch the dynamic radar cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button
when not in use.