2012 TOYOTA AVALON engine

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 166)Cruise control indicator
( P. 194)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 180)Slip indicator ( P. 207)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 178)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 207)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 178)
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 208)
Security indicator
(P. 96, 99)
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
(P. 208)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 161)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator (P. 119)
“SET” indicator
(P. 194)
*1, 2
*1
*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 479)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
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Average vehicle speed
Displays the average ve hicle 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 reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Average fuel consumption
● Driving range
● Average vehicle speed
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay 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.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Ty p e A
The headlights,
parking lights, day-
time running lights
and so on turn on
and off automati-
cally. (When the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with smart
key system] or the
engine switch is in
the “ON” position
[vehicles without
smart key system].)
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate daytime run-
ning lights and instru-
ment panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime run-
ning lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Ty p e B
The daytime run-
ning lights turn on.
The side marker,
parking, tail, license
plate daytime run-
ning lights and instru-
ment panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The headlights,
parking lights, day-
time running lights
and so on turn on
and off automati-
cally. (When the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with smart
key system] or the
engine switch is in
the “ON” position
[vehicles without
smart key system].)

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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release to turn them off. You can
flash the high beams with the
headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight con-
trol system to malfunction.

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■
Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or
closed if the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or turned OFF while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off
immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all doors are
locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
Vehicles without smart key system
The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or
closed if the engine switch has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the
button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 545)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the engine is not running.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.