TOYOTA AVALON 2019 (in English) Manual Online

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light turns on when the system is off.
*5: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*6: These indicators will illuminate in the following situations t o indicate that
the system initial check is being performed:
• When the BSM function or RCTA function is enabled and the engi ne
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the BSM func tion
is enabled.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the RCTA fun c-
tion is enabled. (At this time, a buzzer will also sound.)
The indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the indicators do not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion is enabled, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lo wer, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Shift position (P. 1 7 9 )
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 85)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 433)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter P. 9 7 )
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Gauges and meters
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
The brightness of some of the interior lights will be changed w hen the
brightness of the instrument panel lights is adjusted. ( P. 320)
Darker
Brighter
• The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted
individually for day mode and
night mode
*.
• If the brightness is adjusted when the surroundings are
bright and the tail lights are on
(day mode brightness adjust-
ment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at
the same time.
*: Day mode and night mode: P. 8 4
Instrument panel light control
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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
●The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and ni ght
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding ar ea is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
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. 4 5 9 )

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, such as the cur rent outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the display sett ings
and other settings.
Indicators ( P. 76)
Driving assist system status display area
Displays the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P. 238)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 228)
Speed limit display (vehicles with a navigation system) (U.S.A.
only)
Speedometer
The speedometer display can be enabled/disabled in on the mult i-
information display. ( P. 91)
When is selected, the speedometer may be displayed in the content
display area.
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu i con. Addi-
tionally, warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in
some situations. • Menu icon content ( P. 87)
• Suggestion function ( P. 97)
• Warning message ( P. 433)
Multi-infor mation display
Summary of functions
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Odometer/trip meter (P. 97)
Shift position ( P. 1 7 9 )
Outside temperature ( P. 8 2 )
Menu icons ( P. 87)
“ODO/TRIP” switch ( P. 8 6 )
Meter control switches ( P. 86)
◆Using the content display area
The content display area is operated using the meter control
switches.
Scroll screens
*, change the
displayed content
* and move
the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play the next screen
Return to the previous
screen
Pressing and holding the switch will display the first screen o f the
selected menu icon.
*: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be di splayed,
a mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which sw itch to
operate.
◆Using the odometer/trip meter
Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed,
the displayed item will be
changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.
Using the multi-information display
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Select a menu icon to display its content.
Driving information ( P. 8 8 )
Select to display the following:
• Speedometer/driving range
• Fuel consumption
• Eco Driving Indicator/driving range
Driving assist sys tem information
Select to perform the following:
Display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P. 238)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 228)
Display the following navigation system-linked information (if equipped):
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the multi-infor-
mation display using the meter control switches.
Vehicle information
Select to perform the following:
Display the following information: • Tire inflation pressure ( P. 388)
Enable/Disable the following systems: • Parking assist (Intuitive parking assist) (if equipped) ( P. 266)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function ( P. 251)
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ( P. 251)
These functions can also be enabled/disabled on .
Settings display ( P. 9 1 )
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Warning message display ( P. 433)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.
Menu icons

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■Speedometer/driving range• Speedometer
• Driving range Displays the driving rang e with remaining fuel.
When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is r efueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updat ed.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ fro m that dis-
played.
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Fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Displays the instantaneous cur-
rent fuel consumption.
Average fuel economy (after
start)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since engine start.
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Driving range
Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.*2, 3
Driving information ( )
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Gadget*4
The following items can be displayed by changing the settings for gad-
get content and fuel economy type on . ( P. 91)
Average fuel economy
Displayed item (listed below) can be changed on the fuel econom y type
screen of . (P. 91)
●Total (after reset)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the display was res et.*1, 5
●Tank (after refuel)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was ref u-
eled.
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Displayable item
ContentGadget
contentFuel economy type
Average
vehicle
speed Trip
(after start)
Displays the average vehicle speed since
engine start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the average vehicle speed since the
display was reset.
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Distance
Trip
(after start)Displays the distance driven since vehicle
start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the distance driven since the display
was reset.
*5
Elapsed
time
Trip
(after start)Displays the elapsed time since engine start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the elapsed time since the display
was reset.
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*1: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference only.
*2: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is r efueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updat ed.
*3: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumpti on. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ fro m that dis-
played.
*4: The default setting is no display.
*5: This display can be reset by pressing and holding while it is dis- played.
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Eco Driving Indica tor/driving range
• Eco Driving Indicator  P. 9 8
• Driving range Displays the driving rang e with remaining fuel.
When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is r efueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updat ed.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ fro m that dis-
played.