traction control TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
Pre-Collision System indicator1,5
Automatic high beam indicator4
Radar cruise control indicator3,4
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1

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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
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.
Brake Assist (BA)
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. 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
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
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.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
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 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.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Always align the Δ marks.