warning TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2016 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
INDEX
Engine maintenance  8
Fuel tank door release and cap  6
Hood release   8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel/     
Change trip meter display  8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating  18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Bluetooth® Device  
Pairing Section  39-48
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with 
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function  17
Clock 22
Cruise control  16
Cup holders  22
Driving mode select  11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
Hybrid Synergy Drive System  9
Lights
1 & turn signals  14-15
Moon roof  12
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 13
Parking brake  10
Power outlets-12V DC  15
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat ventilators/heaters  19
Seats-Head restraints  12
Steering lock release  11
Steering wheel switches  20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF   16
Transmission 10
USB/AUX port  21
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers  14
Wireless charger  21
Door locks  33
Doors-Child safety locks  33
Floor mat installation  37
Seat belts  33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  34
Spare tire & tools  35
Star Safety System
TM   36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring  
(warning) System  34
Trunk-Internal release  35
Auto High Beams (AHB)  32
Dynamic radar cruise control 
(DRCC) 29-31
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 
with Steering Assist function  26-28
Pre-Collision System (PCS)  24-25
Pedestrian Detection Function  25
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense P  23
Sensors 23 
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button2
Trip information DISP button
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-vehicle distance button1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) or Cruise control switch
Air conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Driving position memory switches
1
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Entune navigation system
2 or Entune audio system2
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset button
Trunk opener main switch
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning 
(Type A) 
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Odometer display
Trip meter display
Shift position/shift range display
Engine coolant temperature gauge 
Service indicators and warnings 
Instrument cluster
Hybrid System indicator
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/
Instrument panel light control knob
Multi-Information Display
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols 
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning light1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2016 Owner’s 
Manual.
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1 
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.6 If equipped
Headlight low/High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
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Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator “READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) indicator1,5
Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator4
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator3,4
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning light1,6
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator2,6
Fuel tank door position indicator 
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Seat adjustments-Front
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped) 
Seat height (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat cushion length (if equipped)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable features. (1) Distance to empty 
(3) Average fuel economy
(5) Sway warning (if equipped)(2) Digital speedometer 
(4) Current fuel economy
(6) Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles 
with a navigation system)  
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Pre-Collision System (PCS)
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help detect 
vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. If the system determines that 
the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, the system 
warns the driver to take evasive action while the potential brake pressure is 
increased to help the driver avoid collision or reduce the impact to the vehicle and 
it’s occupants. 
Note: PCS is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to Ignition On. The 
system can be disabled/enabled and the warning timing of the system can be 
changed.
Pre-collision warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, 
a buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-
Information Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-collision brake assist
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, the 
system applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is 
depressed.
Pre-collision braking
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, the 
system warns the driver. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision 
is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision 
or reduce the collision speed.
 
Changing the pre-collision warning timing
Each time the PCS switch is pressed, 
the response to the warning distance 
changes as follows:
  Far
  Middle
  Near 
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Disabling the Pre-Collision System (PCS)
To disable the system
Press the PCS switch for 3 seconds or more.
The PCS warning light will turn on and a message will be displayed on the Multi-
Information Display (MID).
To enable the system
Press the PCS switch again.
The system is enabled each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Monocular camera sensor
Millimeter wave radar
As part of PCS, this function is also designed to first provide an alert and then 
automatic braking if needed.
Pedestrian Detection Function
The Pre-Collision System also features a pedestrian detection function. Using 
a millimeter wave radar and monocular camera sensor, this advanced sensor 
system can recognize pedestrians in some circumstances. It may provide detection 
capability while driving at low as well as higher speeds. 
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The Lane Departure Alert system recognizes visible white or yellow lane markers 
via a camera sensor. The system alerts the driver with a warning buzzer sound 
and message in the Multi-Information Display (MID) when it detects the vehicle 
deviating from or swaying multiple times within its lane.
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering 
Assist Function
Press the LDA switch to turn the LDA system on. Depress again to turn it off.
Note: The system will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF)
when the engine is started again.
Turning on the LDA system
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Adjusting Lane Departure Alert (LDA) sensitivity
The driver can adjust the sensitivity of 
the LDA (warning) function from the MID 
customization screen.
High:  Warns before the front tire crosses the 
lane marker.
Standard:  Warns when the front tire crosses 
the lane marker.
The sway warning function can detect swaying based on the vehicle location in 
the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To help prevent swaying, the 
system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning displays in the MID.
Sway control function
LDA function
When the system determines that the vehicle might 
depart from its lane, a warning is displayed on the MID 
and the warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver.
Steering Assist function
When the system determines that the vehicle might 
depart from its lane, the system provides assistance 
as necessary by operating the steering wheel in small 
amounts for a short period of time to keep the vehicle 
in its lane.
Vehicle sway warning
When the vehicle is swaying or appears as if it may 
depart from its lane multiple times, the warning 
buzzer sounds and a message is displayed on the
MID to alert the driver.
When the system determines that the vehicle might depart 
from its lane, the system provides assitance as necessary by 
operating the steering wheel in small amounts for a short 
period of time to keep the vehicle in its lane.
If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been 
operated for a fixed amount of time or the steering wheel 
is not being firmly gripped, a warning is displayed on the 
MID and the warning buzzer sounds.
Steering Assist function  
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(1) (2) (3)       To change the vehicle-to-    
     vehicle distance
Push the “
” button on 
steering wheel to cycle through 
the settings, which will change 
progressively from: 
 LONG (default setting) 
 MIDDLE 
 SHORT. 
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to 
approximately 400ft (120m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle 
following distance and operates to maintain a suitable following distance from the 
vehicle ahead.
Preceding
vehicle markSteering wheel 
switch
(1) Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-     
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance   
control.
(2) Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle      
     driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is 
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this 
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in 
order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning 
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your 
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead. Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill 
slopes.
Adjusting distance