engine TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSFEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 20
Audio 23
Auto lock/unlock
2 12
Automatic transmission 10
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan 27
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
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Clock 19
Cup holders 17
Door locks 12
Driving mode select 11
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system 10
Electric parking brake 14
Garage door opener (HomeLink
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Head-Up Display 15
Heated/ventilated seats 21
Heated steering wheel 20
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Intuitive parking assist 29
Lights
1 & turn signals 18
Moonroof 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 15
Power outlets-12V DC 24
Power windows 12
Qi Wireless charger 24
Rear view monitor system 25
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Steering lock release 13
Steering wheel switches &
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Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 13
USB charge ports 21
USB media port 23
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TRAC OFF Switch 25
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Floor mat installation 47
Rear door child safety locks 41
Safety Connect
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Seat belts 42
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 42
Spare tire & tools 44-45
Star Safety System
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
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Trunk-Internal release 43
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Sensors 30
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Tachometer SpeedometerMulti-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Outside temperature display Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range displayFuel gauge
Airbag SRS warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake system warning1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator
BSM w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) Indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
Brake Override System/Drive-Start
Control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
4 warning
Brake system warning [yellow]1
Charging system warning
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
indicator/DRCC SET indicator
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and warning lights
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CUSTOM mode indicator4
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If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Electric power steering system
warning [red/yellow]1
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator1
Security indicator
Smart Key system indicator
SPORT mode indicator
SPORT S mode indicator4
SPORT S+ mode indicator4
Slip indicator1,3
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
ECO driving indicator1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt reminder (alarm will sound when
the vehicle is on)
ECO MODE indicator
High coolant temperature warning
Open door warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low outside temperature indicator
Low tire pressure warning1
Low fuel level warning
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
Parking brake indicator2
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with
steering assist indicator
[white/green/amber
3]
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)
OFF indicator1,2,4
Intuitive parking assist indicator4
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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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START FUNCTION
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, check engine “
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indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Close
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
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Engine maintenance
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil filler capEngine oil level dipstick
Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir
Engine coolant reservoirWasher fluid tank
Washer fluid tank
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Automatic transmission
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
+ (“S” mode)
Shift lever
Paddle shifters**
** If equipped
- (“S” mode)
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+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)Paddle shifters type (if equipped):+ : Upshift (pull and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)
The Dynamic Torque Control AWD system is designed to help to enhance
performance and ensure reliable handling and stability.
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according to the driving conditions such as when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain, etc.
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF-ROAD.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving, proceed with all due
caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. (1) Press the wireless
charger power switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place
a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An amber
indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the
indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless chargers
may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully charged.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
Power switchCharge area
Operation indicator lightPress
When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/
OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging area for
best results. Moving device may result in stopping
or restarting the charging process.
Place
(1)
(2) The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Power outlets - 12V DC
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
When parking, this available system scans for stationary objects, like walls or
lampposts. Should the system anticipate a collision, it will emit an audible and
visible alert, reduce engine or motor output, and automatically apply the brakes
if needed. If your vehicle is equipped with ICS, the RCTA system will also have a
braking function that may apply the vehicle’s brakes if the system detects crossing
vehicles while the Avalon is backing up.
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross
Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB)
(if equipped)
When traveling at a low
speed and the brake
pedal is not depressed,
or is depressed late.When the accelerator
pedal is depressed
excessively.When the vehicle moves
in the unintended direction
due to the wrong shift
position being selected.
When reversing, a vehicle is
approaching and the brake pedal is
not depressed, or is depressed late.
For the static object
For the rear-crossing vehicles
EXAMPLES OF FUNCTION OPERATIONS
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is displayed.

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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
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Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient
automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will
flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be
if another driver cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress
the brake pedal to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
If you are already using DRCC “
,” push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set

Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
page 37.
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Floor mat installation
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use Toyota floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Always align the ¨ marks
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VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
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Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
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