cruise control TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2013 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 182
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 183
EV drive mode................... 189
Hybrid transmission........... 191
Turn signal lever................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn .................................. 196
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Automatic High Beam ....... 201
Fog light switch ................. 206
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 212
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 221
Driving mode select switch .............................. 236
Driving assist systems ....... 238
Hill-start assist control ....... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 251
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 260
Winter driving tips .............. 262
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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)Audio remote control switches
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Telephone switches*2
Talk switch*1, 2
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Cruise control switch
Cruise control
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Dynamic radar cruise control
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Back switch
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 194) EV drive mode indicator
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P. 189)
Headlight indicator
( P. 197) Eco drive mode indicator
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P. 236)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 198) Sport mode indicator
(
P. 236)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 206)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 201)
“READY” indicator
( P. 183)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(P. 239)
EV indicator ( P. 7 1 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 239)
Security indicator
( P. 79, 81)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 246)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 239)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 47)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 217, 221)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 221)
AIR BAG

962. Instrument cluster
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Distance to empty ( P. 9 7 )
● Average fuel economy
( P. 97)
● Current fuel economy
( P. 98)
● Energy Flow ( P. 102)
● Digital speedometer ( P. 98)
● Turn-by-turn navigation (vehi-
cles with a navigation system)
Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
●Settings ( P. 9 8 )
● Warning messages ( P. 422)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems. The display
returns to the previous screen by
pressing the “DISP” button.
( P. 97)
● Cruise control display (if
equipped) ( P. 217)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 221)
● Tachometer ( P. 192)
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage ........... 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing ................... 182
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 183
EV drive mode .................. 189
Hybrid transmission........... 191
Turn signal lever................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn .................................. 196
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Automatic High Beam ....... 201
Fog light switch ................. 206
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 212
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 221
Driving mode select switch .............................. 236
Driving assist systems ...... 238
Hill-start assist control ....... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 260
Winter driving tips ............. 262

1934-2. Driving procedures
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When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 217, 221)
■ If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 437
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left
with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to
start.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal. Display
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will be dis-
played.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the warning message for the crui se control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press t\
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button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing