BSM function TOYOTA AVALON 2021 (in English) User Guide

2664-5. Using the driving support systems
■Conditions under which the BSM function will not detect a vehicle
The BSM function is not designed to detect the following types of vehicles
and/or objects:
●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
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*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle
*: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may
occur.
■Conditions under which the BSM function may not function correctly
●The BSM function may not detect vehicles correctly in the following condi-
tions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water,
snow, etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the
detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip
in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far
away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the
same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the BSM function is turned on

2674-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●Instances of the BSM function unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase under the following conditions:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall, etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following
vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from
your vehicle enters the detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When items such as a bicycle carrier are installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle
The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding
a buzzer.
RCTA function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas12

5118-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P. 2 6 0 )
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (P. 260)
■Driving mode select switches (P. 305)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic air conditioning system (P. 322)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightnessBrightDim—O
Alert sensitivity for pres-
ence of approaching
vehicle
Intermediate
Early
—OLate
Only when vehicle
detected in blind spot
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
12

534Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 421
Battery ...................................... 391
Battery checking ................... 391
If the battery is discharged.... 466
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Replacing .............................. 469
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 260
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 267
Bottle holders .......................... 337
Brake
Brake Hold ............................ 200
Fluid ...................................... 486
Parking brake........................ 196
Warning light ......................... 434
Brake assist ............................. 309
Brake Hold................................ 200
Warning light ......................... 436
Brake override system ............ 171
Break-in tips ............................ 171
Brightness control
Ambient lights ....................... 334
Instrument panel light
control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 260
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 267Care
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior .................................. 369
Seat belts.............................. 370
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 367
Cargo capacity......................... 181
Cargo net.................................. 341
Chains ...................................... 318
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 63
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 67
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541Alphabetical index
Multi-information display .......... 93
Driving information .................. 97
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
Language .............................. 105
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 242
Outside temperature ............... 90
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 230
Settings ................................. 100
Suggestion function .............. 106
Warning messages ............... 444
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 481
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 216
Hood ..................................... 381
Trunk..................................... 131
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 157
Adjusting and folding ............ 157
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 260
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................... 158
Mirror position memory ......... 146
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 324
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 90
Overheating.............................. 471Paddle shift switches .............. 191
Panic mode .............................. 123
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking brake........................... 196
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/
message............................. 199
Warning light......................... 436
Parking lights........................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 226
Warning light......................... 437
Personal lights......................... 333
Power outlet ............................. 343
Power steering
(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 310
Warning light......................... 436
Power windows ....................... 160
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 162
Jam protection function ........ 160
Operation .............................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 160
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 226
Warning light......................... 437
Premium Audio
*
N
O
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

543Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144
Adjustment .................... 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 Collision Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 204
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 206
Camera sensor ..................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 237
Radar sensor ........................ 219
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189
Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Side mirrors ............................. 157
Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 260
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Storage location.................... 450
Spark plug ................................ 483
Specifications .......................... 478
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 ............ 421
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335