2011 TOYOTA AVALON display

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) ............................. 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) ............................. 153
Automatic transmission ....... 156
Turn signal lever ................. 161
Parking brake ...................... 162
Horn .................................... 163
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 164
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 167
Multi-information display ..... 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 173
Fog light switch ................... 176
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 1772-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 182
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 186
Driving assist systems ........ 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 200
Vehicle load limits............... 205
Winter driving tips ............... 207
Trailer towing ...................... 212
Dinghy towing ..................... 213
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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a
child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) (P. 68)
Anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) .......................... 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) .......................... 153
Automatic
transmission................... 156
Turn signal lever .............. 161
Parking brake ................... 162
Horn ................................. 1632-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 164
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 167
Multi-information
display............................ 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 173
Fog light switch ................ 176
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 177
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 182
Rear view monitor
system ........................... 186
Driving assist systems ..... 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 200
Vehicle load limits ............ 205
Winter driving tips ............ 207
Trailer towing ................... 212
Dinghy towing .................. 213

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the
target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 470
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
P. 165

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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Odometer and trip meter display button
Vehicles with smart key system
Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when
the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Odometer/Trip meter display
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.
Multi-information display
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2-2. Instrument cluster
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Multi-information display
Switching the display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Outside temperature dis-
play
●Trip information
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing related information

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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Display items
■Outside temperature
■Driving range
■Average fuel consumption
■Current fuel consumption Displays the outside air temperature
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 F (-40 C) up to 122 F (50 C).
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the
tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehi-
cle speed is displayed.
■Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Average fuel consumption
●Driving range
●Average vehicle speed
NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.