sport mode TOYOTA AVALON 2017 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 171)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 251)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 173)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 252)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 173) *1, 3“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( →P. 46)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 173)
*5Cruise control “SET”
indicator (→P. 222, 235)
*3Security indicator
(→P. 68, 70)*4, 5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 222)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 81)*4, 5Cruise control indicator
(→P. 235)
*4Automatic high beam
indicator ( →P. 176)*1, 4, 6PCS warning light
(→P. 202)
Eco drive mode indicator
( →P. 248)
*4, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( →P. 211)
Sport mode indicator
( →P. 248)
AIR BAG

812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Eco-friendly driving
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
● When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
● When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation sys-
tem screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch
position.
■ Customization
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: →P. 449)
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. If the acceleration exceeds the
Eco driving accelerator upper limit, or the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:
●
The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
● The paddle shift switch is used.
● The vehicle is in sport mode.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 418)

1664-2. Driving procedures
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” or “5”
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set
to “3” if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi-
tion. ( →P. 168)
■Shift ranges and their functions
● The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most
suitable gear selection based on your driving situat ion. (e.g. S4:
1 to 4 or, 4 to 1)
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
● You can choose the gear range y ou want for different levels of
acceleration. (e.g. uphill, sporty driving, etc.)
Changing shift ranges in S mode
Shift leverPaddle shift switches
Upshifting Downshifting
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2484-5. Using the driving support systems
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode or sport mode, press the switch to change the
driving mode to normal mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achi eve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.
Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased ac celeration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
Driving mode select switches
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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2494-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( →P. 260). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.