ESP TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. When the brakes are applied, the braking force generates electr\
icity, which
is then sent to the traction battery to conserve energy. In addition, th\
e engine shuts
off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy an\
d reduced
vehicle emissions.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and/or Audio Multimedia System
screen.
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
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Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and messages will be displayed on the Multi-
Information Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light \
remains steady
and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM

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Driving mode select
EV drive mode
Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequ\
ent
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired\
; for
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise early in \
the morn-
ing and late at night in residential areas or to cut emissions when par\
king in a small
garage or indoor car park.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
CHANGING PCS ALERT TIMING
Monocular camera sensorMillimeter
wave radar
As part of the Pre-Collision System, this function is also designed to f\
irst provide an
alert and then automatic braking if needed.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and inf\
ormation.Under certain conditions, the PCS system included with the TSS-P package\
may
also help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle using the forw\
ard-facing
camera and front grille-mounted radar. The forward-facing camera of PCS \
detects a
potential pedestrian based on size, profile, and motion of the detected \
pedestrian.
However, a pedestrian may not be detected depending on the conditions, i\
ncluding
the surrounding brightness and the motion, posture, size, and angle of t\
he potential
detected pedestrian, preventing the system from operating or engaging.
PCS PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
Far
Middle
(default)
Near
(1) Press “” switches and select “” from the Multi-Information Display (MID).
(2) Press “
” or “” switches and select “ (PCS)” and then press and “.”
The setting screen is displayed.
(3) Press “
” or “” switches and select “Warning sensitivity” and then press and \
hold “
” to select the desired setting. Each time it is pressed, the respons\
e to
the PCS alert timing changes as shown above.
(4) You can press “
” to go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the vehicle is turned on. The system can be
disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. (Alert
timing only, brake operation remains the same).

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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
ADJUSTING DISTANCE
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding v\
ehicle
up to approximately 328 ft (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle
following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance \
from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
(1) (2) (3)
(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 dis\
tance
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 automaticall\
y
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the

system applies the brakes (the brake 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.
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Push the “
” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
LONG
(default setting) MIDDLE
SHORT
Preceding vehicle
mark

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Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the\
outside.
Safety Connect®
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Glob\
al
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety
and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with liv\
e agents at
the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per \
week.
Services for subscribers include:
• Automatic collision notification
• Stolen vehicle locator
• Emergency assistance (“SOS” button)
• Enhanced roadside assistance
For additional information, refer to the “Owner’s Manual” or vi\
sit www.Toyota.com/
connected-services.
Lock
Unlock
Rear door child safety locks
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Microphone
LED light indicators
(Green is Active)
“SOS” button

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Star Safety System™
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\
eel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing release\
s brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the tr\
action that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional c\
ontrol.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and \
then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there\
’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more qui\
ckly than
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops \
by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all f\
our wheels.
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which combines Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accele\
rator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are a\
pplied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles\
per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the acceler\
ator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without\
rolling
backward.
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ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the A\
BS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\
on occurs
during a turn.