cruise control TOYOTA AVALON 2016 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 144
Cargo and luggage............ 154
Vehicle load limits ............. 157
Trailer towing..................... 158
Dinghy towing.................... 159
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 160
Automatic transmission ..... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake .................... 170
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 171
Automatic High Beam ....... 174
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 178
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 184 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 188
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 209
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 220
Cruise control .................... 233
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 237
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function.......................... 239
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 243
Driving mode select switches........................... 246
Driving assist systems ....... 248
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 253
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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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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.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Audio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Telephone switches
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Talk switch*2
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 83
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Back switch
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 169)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 249)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 171)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 250)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 171) *1, 3“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 46)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 171)
*5Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 220, 233)
*3Security indicator
(P. 68, 70)*4, 5Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 220)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 81)*4, 5Cruise control indicator
(P. 233)
*4Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 174)*1, 4, 6PCS warning light
(P. 200)
Eco drive mode indicator
( P. 246)
*4, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( P. 209)
Sport mode indicator
( P. 246)
AIR BAG

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Trip information ( P. 8 3 )
Displays the following items: • Distance to empty
• Average fuel economy
• Current fuel economy
• ECO Drive Level
• Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles with a navigation
system)
● Settings ( P. 8 5 )
● Warning messages and reminder messages ( P. 394)
● Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems or when a reminder message is required. The
display returns to the previous screen by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton. ( P. 8 3 )
● Cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 233)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 220)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) display (if
equipped) ( P. 209)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System ) display (if equipped) (P. 196)
● Tire pressure warning system display ( P. 341)
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 144
Cargo and luggage ........... 154
Vehicle load limits ............. 157
Trailer towing..................... 158
Dinghy towing ................... 159
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 160
Automatic transmission ..... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake .................... 170 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 171
Automatic High Beam ....... 174
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 178
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 184
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 188
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 209
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 220
Cruise control .................... 233
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 237
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 239
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 243
Driving mode select switches .......................... 246
Driving assist systems ...... 248
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 253

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■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and
the driving situation.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad-
dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.
(  P. 220, 233)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 409
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzze r (S mode or paddle shifting)
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 or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
P. 1 9 6
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
P. 2 0 9
◆Dynamic radar cruise control
P. 2 2 0
◆Automatic High Beam
P. 1 7 4
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 performance that this system can provide, do not
overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for paying atten-
tion to the vehicle's surroundings and driving safely.

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In vehicle-to-vehicle distance cont rol 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 ve hicle runs at a fixed speed.
Use the dynamic radar cruise control on freeways and highways.
● Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ( P. 223)
● Constant speed control mode ( P. 228)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but-
ton
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.
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, the 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 limited 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.