sensor TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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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
®)3 19
Head-Up Display 15
Heated/ventilated seats 21
Heated steering wheel 20
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear
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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
® 41
Seat belts 42
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 42
Spare tire & tools 44-45
Star Safety System
™
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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Trunk-Internal release 43
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 48-50
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Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
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Quick overview-
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Sensors 30
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
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The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the
Avalon’s blind spot. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will be alerted via the outside
rear view side mirror indicators.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the
Avalon is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators will flash. Also, the RCTA
icon for the detected side will be displayed on the audio system display, and the
RCTA buzzer will sound.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Indicators
DisplayBuzzer*
Audio system
screen*
* RCTA only Outside rear view mirror indicators
1 S F T T i” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
1 S F T T i
” switches and select “” or “” and then press “.” The
setting screen is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then press
“
.”
1 S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
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the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating continuously
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Intuitive Parking Assist (if equipped)
Press “” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
1 S F T T i
” switches and select “” and then press “.” The setting screen
is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” switches and select the “On/Off” setting function and then press
“
.”
1 S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
SYSTEM ON/OFF
Front
center sensor
Rear
center sensor Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(rear)Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(rear)
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Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
Sensors
TSS-P combines a forward-facing camera mounted in front of the inside rear view
mirror and a grille-mounted radar mounted in the front grille. These sensors support
the driver assist systems.
Forward-facing camera
Grille-mounted radar
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to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic situations, in
certain conditions. TSS-P is designed to help support the driver’s awareness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving experience.
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CHANGING PCS ALERT TIMING
Far
Middle
(default)
Near
1 S F T T i” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
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setting screen is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “Warning sensitivity” and then press and
hold “
” to select the desired setting. Each time it is pressed, the response to
the PCS alert timing changes as shown above.
: P V D B O Q S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the vehicle is turned on. The system can be
disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. (Alert
timing only, brake operation remains the same.)
Monocular camera sensor
Millimeter
wave radar
As part of the Pre-Collision System, this function is also designed to first provide an
alert and then automatic braking if needed.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and information.Under certain conditions, the PCS system included with the TSS-P package may
also help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle using the forward-facing
camera and front grille-mounted radar. The forward-facing camera of PCS detects a
potential pedestrian based on size, profile, and motion of the detected pedestrian.
However, a pedestrian may not be detected depending on the conditions, including
the surrounding brightness and the motion, posture, size, and angle of the potential
detected pedestrian, preventing the system from operating or engaging.
PCS PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
Suspension control (if equipped)
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, the
Adaptive Variable Suspension System will control the damping force of the shock
absorbers to help maintain an appropriate vehicle posture.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/PD
operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to
use it.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the “
” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle
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following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
LONG
(default setting)MIDDLESHORT
(1) (2) (3)
Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control.
Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
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in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead. Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Preceding vehicle
mark
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety System™
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Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
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Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can.
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maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all four wheels. Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which combines Anti-
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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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