sensor TOYOTA AVALON 2011 XX30 / 3.G User Guide

175 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or
closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or turned OFF while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off
immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all doors are
locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the
or position.
Vehicles without smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or
closed if the engine switch has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the
button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 532)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the engine is not running.

178 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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Wash/wipe operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
■Raindrop detection windshield wipers (if equipped)
With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically
when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically
adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle
speed.
Raindrop detection wiper
operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation

179 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

180 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in “AUTO”
mode.
●Intermittent wiper interval ( mode)
●Wiper operation when the washer is being used
With low speed mode, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to
intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.
■Rain drop sensor (vehicles equipped with the raindrop detection wind-
shield wipers)
●If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ON mode, the wipers will operate once to
show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 °F (90 °C) or higher, or
14 °F (-10 °C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. switching operation when the vehicle is stationary) can be
changed. (Customizable features P. 532)
●The sensor judges the amount of rain-
drops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc.
are present on the windshield.

181 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

372 3-7. Other interior features
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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

436 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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FuseAmpereCircuit
21 EFI No.1 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, fuel pump
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 HEAD LH UPR 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
24 HEAD RH UPR 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
25 A/F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor
26 WASHER 20 A Windshield washer
27 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
28 DOME 7.5 AGauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 ACenter display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 AAudio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 AStop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
34 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)

5
When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash event
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a
near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the follow-
ing information:
●Engine speed
●Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
●Vehicle speed
●To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
●Position of the transmission shift lever
●Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
●Driver’s seat position
●Front passenger’s occupant classification
●SRS airbag deployment data
●SRS airbag system diagnostic data
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of
improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders,
the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between
passengers.
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects
of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining
optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to
record data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an
Event Data Recorder (EDR).

474 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not
sitting in the seat.

534 6-2. Customization
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*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
(
P. 43)Unlocking using a keyDriver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked
in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFF ON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFF ON
Shift the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doorsON OFF
Shift the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doorsON OFF
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 173)Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed60 seconds0 seconds
30 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running light ON OFF
*