sport mode TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2015 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 188) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 183)
Headlight indicator
( P. 191) Eco drive mode indicator
(
P. 230)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 192) Sport mode indicator
(
P. 230)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 200)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 195)
“READY” indicator
( P. 177)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(P. 233)
EV indicator ( P. 7 1 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 233)
Security indicator
( P. 79, 81)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 240)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 233)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( P. 47)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 211) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 211, 215)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 215)
AIR BAG

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
● When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
● When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation sys-
tem screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch
position.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than
the sport mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving
can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
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2304-5. Using the driving support systems
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
EV drive mode P. 1 8 3
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achi eve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster and message is shown on the multi-information
display. To turn off Eco drive mode, press the “ECO” switch again.
Sport mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the hybrid system.
Suitable for when precise handling is desirable, for example when
driving on mountain roads.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster. To turn off the sport mode, press the “SPORT”
switch again.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■Operation of the air conditio ning 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. 262). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

499Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Spare tire .................................. 415Inflation pressure .................. 451
Storage location .................... 416
Spark plug ................................ 449
Specifications .......................... 444
Speedometer .............................. 91
Sport mode............................... 230
Steering lock ............................ 180 Column lock release ............. 180
Steering wheel ......................... 146
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 393
Storage feature ........................ 277
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 440
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 299
Roof ...................................... 156
Sun visors ................................ 288 Switches
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 245
Compass switch ................... 316
Cruise control switch .... 211, 215
“DISP” button .......................... 97
Door lock switches................ 129
Driving mode select switch ... 230
Driving position memory switches ............................. 138
Emergency flashers switch ... 398
EV drive mode switch ........... 183
Fog light switch ..................... 200
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 303
Ignition switch ....................... 177
Light switch ........................... 191
Moon roof switches............... 155
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 149