sport mode TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

882. Instrument cluster
*1, 5
Slip indicator (P. 310)
*2Smart key system indi-
cator (P. 184)
*1, 4VSC OFF indicator
(P. 312)*2“SPORT” indicator
(P. 305)
*2
“BSM” indicator
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 305)
*2
“RCTA” indicator
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 305)
*6, 7BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“CUSTOM” indicator
(P. 305)
*1, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(P. 50)*2
“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 305)
*8
Security indicator
(P. 77, 80)*2, 9
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( P. 90)
*2
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 276)

1924-2. Driving procedures
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D positi on (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
● The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
● When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain p eriod of time
● When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■ S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automat ically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting )
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting ope ration may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting ma y not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
■ When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of e nabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be canceled.
● While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (
P. 305)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
P. 171
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-
ton is pushed.

3054-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Vehicles without AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode or Sport mode, press the “NORMAL” switch to
change the driving mode to normal mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for exampl e, when driving on mountain road s.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the multi-information display.
Driving mode select switches
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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2
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3064-5. Using the driving support systems
Vehicles with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System)
Normal mode/Custom mode • Normal mode Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode, Sport mode or Custom mode press the “N OR-
MAL/CUSTOM” switch to change the driving mode to normal mode.
• Custom mode
Allows you to drive with the following functions set to your pr e-
ferred settings.
Custom mode settings can only be changed on the drive mode
customization display of the audio system screen.
(Displaying the drive mode customization display: P. 4 9 8 )
When the “NORMAL/CUSTOM” switch is pressed, the “CUSTOM” indi-
cator comes on in the multi-information display.
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3074-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
• SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and eng ine to provide quick, powerful
acceleration. This mode is suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many
curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed ,
the “SPORT S” indicator will come on in the multi-information d isplay.
• SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering perfo rmance and driving stability by
simultaneously controlling the steering and suspension in addi-
tion to the transmission and engi ne. Suitable for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the “SPORT S/S+” switch is pressed, th e
“SPORT S+” indicator will come on in the multi-information disp lay.
FunctionSetting
Powertrain
Normal
Power
Eco
ChassisNormal
Sport
Air conditioning systemNormal
Eco
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3084-5. Using the driving support systems
■Operation of the air conditioning 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. 322). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Automatic deactivation of sport mode and custom mode
If the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode or custom mode,
the drive mode will be changed to normal mode.

5038-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P. 261)
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ( P. 2 6 1 )
■Driving mode select switches ( P. 305)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic air c onditioning system ( P. 322)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightnessBrightDim—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Buzzer volume21 to 3—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in
customized mode
*NormalPowerO—Eco
Chassis control in cus-
tomized mode
*NormalSportO—
Air conditioning opera-
tion in customized
mode
*
NormalEcoO—
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionAutoManualOO
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535Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144Adjustment .................... 142, 144
Adjustment precautions ................. 143, 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 369
Driving position memory ....... 146
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 144
Front seat heaters................. 329
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 204
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 206
Camera sensor ..................... 220
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 238
Radar sensor ........................ 220
Service reminder indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189 Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190 Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Side mirrors ............................. 157 Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 261
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 318
Spare tire .................................. 445 Inflation pressure .................. 478
Storage location.................... 446
Spark plug ................................ 476
Specifications .......................... 472
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 305
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 186
Steering wheel ......................... 153 Adjustment............................ 153
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Meter control switches ............ 94
Power easy access
system .......... ...................... 146
Stoplights Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335