fog light TOYOTA AVALON 2021 (in English) User Guide

2754-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●In some situations, such as the following, the rear camera detection function
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• When a three dimensional object, such as a pole, traffic cone, fence, or
parked vehicle, is detected
• When a moving object, such as a car or motorcycle is detected
• When backing up toward moving objects such as flags or puddles, or air-
borne matter, such as smoke, steam, rain, or snow
• When there is a pattern on the road, due to the road being made of cob-
blestone or gravel or having tram rails, traces of repair, white lines,
pedestrian crossings or fallen leaves on the surface
• When backing up on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for
drainage ditches
• When backing up toward the roadside or a bump in the road
• When an object is reflected in a puddle or on a wet road surface
• When there are shadows on the road
• When backing up over a bump in the road
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted, such as when carrying a heavy load
• When backing up toward an incline/decline
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed
• If the rear of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate or rear fog
light, is installed near the rear camera
• If a bumper protector, such as an additional trim strip, is installed to the
rear bumper
• If the orientation of the rear camera has been changed due to a collision
or other impact, or removal and installation
• If a towing eyelet is installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or
scratched
• When water is flowing over the rear camera lens
• If there is a flashing light in the detection area, such as the emergency
flashers of another vehicle
■Situations in which the rear camera detection function may be difficult to
notice
●If buzzer may be difficult to hear if the surrounding area is noisy, the volume
of the audio system volume is high, the air conditioning system is being
used, etc.
●If the temperature in the cabin is extremely high or low, the audio system
screen may not operate correctly.

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Driving
■Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may operate
even if there is no possibility of a collision
In some situations such as the following, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.
●Vehicle surroundings
• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier
(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots).
• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a
tunnel or on an iron bridge
• When parallel parking
• When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
• When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage
ditches
• When driving on a steep slope
• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a
flooded road
●Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system
will return to normal)
• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm
●Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate
(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor • When driving on a narrow road
• When driving on a gravel road or in
an area with tall grass

2954-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate
(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor
●Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other
impact
■If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or more
at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.
■If “ICS Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information display and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing
Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. (P. 295)
If this message continues to be displayed even after initialization, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “ICS Unavailable” and “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking
Assist Sensor” are displayed on the multi-information display and the
ICS OFF indicator is flashing
●A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, remove the
ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal. If this
message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.
●A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice melts, the system will return to nor-
mal.
●Water may be continuously flowing over the sensor surface, such as in a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

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Driving
■Situations in which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not
operate properly
In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.
●Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.
*
• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor
• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
• Vehicles which are approaching from the right or left at the rear of the
vehicle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h)
*: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
●Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold
• If the rear bumper is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent
vehicle
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If a sticker or an electronic component, such as a backlit license plate
(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a radar sensor
• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a collision or
other impact or removal and installation
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between
each vehicle
• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
●Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
• When a vehicle approaches from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle
while you are turning while backing
up
• When turning while backing up

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the
air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 322
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 329
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 332
• Interior light ................... 333
• Personal lights .............. 333
• Ambient lights ............... 334
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 335
• Glove box...................... 336
• Console box .................. 336
• Bottle holders ................ 337
• Cup holders .................. 338
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 339
• Open tray ...................... 340
Trunk features ................... 3415-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 342
• Sun visors ..................... 342
• Vanity mirrors................ 342
• Power outlet .................. 343
• USB charging ports....... 344
• Wireless charger ........... 346
• Armrest ......................... 355
• Assist grips ................... 355
• Coat hooks.................... 356
Garage door opener.......... 357

3305-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
■
Front
Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator lights up during operation.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators

3315-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Rear (if equipped)
Turns the heated rear seat on/off
The indicator light will illuminate
when the rear seat heater is oper-
ating.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator lights up during
operation.
■The seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system
Seat ventilators

3716-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
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• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substances
such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and cleaner that
contains alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 219)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

535Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 392, 470
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 128
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 416
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 367
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 389
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Cooling system ........................ 388
Engine overheating ............... 471
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 505
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 478
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 242
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 488
Door lock
Doors .................................... 125
Smart key system ................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 125
Doors ........................................ 125
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 128
Door lock .............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Rear door child-protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 125
Side windows........................ 160
Drive-Start Control .................. 171
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

540Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 237
Language
(multi-information display) ... 105
LATCH anchors ......................... 61
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)............ 237
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 381
Hood lock release lever ........ 381
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Shift lever .............................. 189
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 153
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Wiper lever............................ 210
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 421
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Cornering lights..................... 203
Daytime running light
system ................................ 204
Door courtesy lights .............. 332
Headlight switch.................... 202
Illuminated entry system ....... 334
Interior lights ......................... 333
Interior lights list .................... 332
Personal lights ...................... 333
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Trunk light ............................. 132
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 342
Wattage ................................ 488
Welcome lighting .................. 205
Load capacity........................... 181
Lock steering column ............. 186Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 379
General maintenance ........... 374
Maintenance data ................. 478
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 372
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 373
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 435
Master warning light ............... 438
Memory recall function ........... 149
Meter
Head-up display.................... 109
Indicators ................................ 87
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 91
Meters..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 93
Settings................................. 100
Warning lights ......................... 85
Warning messages ............... 444
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 324
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Vanity mirrors ....................... 342
Moon roof ................................. 164
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................ 165
Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation .............................. 164
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