TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

912. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
The brightness of some of the interior lights will be changed when the
<00450055004c004a004b0057005100480056005600030052004900030057004b00480003004c00510056005700550058005000480051005700030053004400510048004f0003004f004c004a004b005700560003004c0056000300440047004d0058005600
570048004700110003000b[P. 332)
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. 9 2
Instrument panel light control
1
2

922. Instrument cluster
■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 night
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 area 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 may not be dis-
<0053004f0044005c00480047000f00030052005500030057004b004800030047004c00560053004f0044005c000300500044005c000300570044004e00480003004f00520051004a0048005500030057004b00440051000300510052005500500044004f00
030057005200030046004b00440051004a0048001d0003[
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/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 7 1 )

932. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the display settings
and other settings.
Indicators (P. 84)
Driving assist system status display area
Displays the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P. 247)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (P. 237)
Speed limit display (vehicles with a navigation system) (U.S.A.
only)
Clock
For clock settings, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Speedometer
The speedometer display can be enabled/disabled in on the multi-
information display. (P. 100)
When is selected, the speedometer may be displayed in the content
display area.
Multi-infor mation display
Summary of functions
1
2
3
4
5

942. Instrument cluster
Content display area
A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in
some situations.
• Menu icon content (P. 96)
• Suggestion function (P. 106)
• Warning message (P. 444)
Odometer/trip meter (P. 106)
Shift position (P. 1 8 9 )
Outside temperature (P. 9 0 )
Menu icons (P. 96)
“ODO/TRIP” switch (P. 9 5 )
Meter control switches (P. 94)
◆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 of the
selected menu icon.
Call sending/receiving display
Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is dis-
played. For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “NAVI-
GATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be displayed,
a mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which switch to
operate.
Using the multi-information display
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4

952. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
◆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.

962. Instrument cluster
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Driving information (P. 9 7 )
Select to display the following:
• Speedometer/driving range
• Fuel consumption
• Eco Driving Indicator/driving range
Driving assist system information
Select to perform the following:
Display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (P. 247)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (P. 237)
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. 395)
Enable/Disable the following systems:
• Parking assist (Intuitive parking assist) (if equipped) (P. 276)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function (P. 260)
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P. 260)
These functions can also be enabled/disabled on .
Settings display (P. 100)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Warning message display (P. 444)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.
Menu icons

972. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
■Speedometer/driving range
• Speedometer
• Driving range
Displays the driving range 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 refueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
■
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.
*1
Driving range
Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.*2, 3
Driving information ( )
1
2
3

982. Instrument cluster
Gadget*4
The following items can be displayed by changing the settings for gad-
get content and fuel economy type on . (P. 100)
Average fuel economy
Displayed item (listed below) can be changed on the fuel economy type
screen of . (P. 100)
●Total (after reset)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the display was reset.*1, 5
●Tank (after refuel)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was refu-
eled.
*1, 2
4
Displayable item
ContentGadget
contentFuel economy
type
Average
vehicle
speedTrip
(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.
*5
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.
*5
5

992. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
*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 refueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
*3: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from 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.
■
Eco Driving Indicator/driving range
• Eco Driving Indicator
P. 1 0 7
• Driving range
Displays the driving range 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 refueled with-
out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.

1002. Instrument cluster
◆Changing settings
Use the meter control switches on the steering wheel to change
settings.
Press or to select .
Operate the switches to select a desired item.
Press or press and hold .
The available settings will differ depending on if is pressed or
pressed and held. Follow the instructions on the display.
◆Setting items
■ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (P. 237)
Press and hold to change the settings of the following items:
Settings display ( )
1
2
3
ItemSettingsDetails
Steering assistOn
Select to enable/disable steering
wheel assistance.
Off
Alert sensitivity (High)Select to set the warning sensi-
tivity.
(Normal)
Sway warningOnSelect to enable/disable the vehi-
cle sway warning.
Off
Sway sensitivity
(High)
Select to set the vehicle sway
warning sensitivity. (Normal)
(Low)