2013 TOYOTA AVALON sport mode

752. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 165)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(P. 209)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 169)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 177)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 212)
Security indicator
( P. 66, 68)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 217)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 140)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 44)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 212) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 190, 194)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 190)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 194)
AIR BAG

1394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may be a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
● When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected ( P. 209)
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1404-1. Before driving
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 437)
■ Eco-friendly driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driv-
ing), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
If the acceleration exceeds the Eco driving
accelerator upper limit, or the vehicle is
stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
● The paddle shift switch is used. (If
equipped)
● The vehicle is in sport mode. (If
equipped)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.

1624-2. Driving procedures
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches can be operated as follows:
Shift lever
Upshifting
Downshifting
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” or “5”
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set
to “3” if AI-SHIFT has operated whil e the shift lever was in the D posi-
tion. ( P. 164)
■Shift ranges and their functions
● The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most
suitable gear selection based on your driving situation. (e.g. S4:
1 to 4 or, 4 to 1)
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide gr eater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
● You can choose the gear range y ou want for different levels of
acceleration. (e.g. uphill, sporty driving, etc.)
Changing shift ranges in S mode
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2094-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode or sport mode, press the switch to change the
driving mode to normal mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve 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.
Driving mode select switches
: If equipped
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.
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2104-5. Using the driving support systems
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Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased ac celeration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
■Operation of the air conditioning 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. 238). 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 engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
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