2014 TOYOTA AVALON display

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1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
2. PERPENDICULAR PARKING (ESTIMAT ED COURSE LINE DISPLAY MODE)
SCREEN DESCRIPTION
No.DisplayFunction
Vehicle width extension
guide line
Displays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle
width.
 These guide lines align with the estimated course lines
when the vehicle is going straight ahead.
Estimated course linesShow a estimated course when the steering wheel is
turned.
Distance guide lines
Show distance behind the vehicle when the steering
wheel is turned.
The guide lines move in conj unction with the estimated
course lines.
 The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5
m) (red) and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the
center of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide lineShows distance behind the vehicle.
Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (blue)
from the edge of the bumper.
CAUTION
● The position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change in accordance with
the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding.
● If the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle width extension guide lines and the esti-
mated course lines are not in alignment, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
● The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of the vehicle.
When backing up, be sure to visually check all around the vehicle both directly and using
the mirrors before proceeding.

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1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
3. PERPENDICULAR PARKING (PARKING ASSIST GUIDE LINE DISPLAY MODE)
SCREEN DESCRIPTION
No.DisplayFunction
Vehicle width extension
guide lineDisplays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
The displayed width is wider than the actual vehicle
width.
Parking assist guide lines
Show the path of the smallest turn possible behind the ve-
hicle.
 Show the approximate position of the steering wheel
when parking.
Distance guide linesShow distance behind the vehicle.
Display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red) from
the edge of the bumper.
CAUTION
● The position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may change in accordance with
the number of passengers, the amount of cargo etc. Be sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding.
● The vehicle width extension guide lines are wider than the actual width of the vehicle.
When backing up, be sure to visually check all around the vehicle both directly and using
the mirrors before proceeding.

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4. PARALLEL PARKING

VEHICLE MOVEMENT PROCEDURE
Keeping parallel with the road, stop the vehicle
leaving a gap of approximately 3 ft. (1 m) between
your vehicle and the parked vehicle. [PARKING] :
STEP 1
Back up until the black and yellow vertical pole just
overlaps the rear end of the parked vehicle. Then
stop the vehicle. [PARKING] : STEP 4
Leaving the vehicle stopped, move the steering
wheel until the blue outline meets the desired park-
ing space, and back up while keeping the steering
wheel in that position. [PARKING] : STEP 5
A curved blue line is displayed. Keep the steering
wheel in the same position and back up until the
curved blue line meets the right corner of the park-
ing space. [PARKING] : STEP 7
When it meets the right corner of the parking space,
turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction as
far as it will go. [PARKING] : STEP 8
Keeping the steering wheel in that position, check
your surroundings visually and using mirrors, and
back up using the distance gui de lines etc. as a ref-
erence. [PARKING] : STEP 9
When the vehicle is approximately in the desired
parking location, parallel park ing assist is complete.
[PARKING] : STEP 10
CAUTION
● Do not use the system if the display is incorrect due to an uneven (curvy/hilly) road or a
non-straight road.
● Make sure to operate the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
 Approx. 3 ft. (1 m)

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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
1Stop the vehicle in the position as de-
scribed below, and straighten the
steering wheel.
A position in which you are parallel with
the road (or the side of the road), and in
which there is approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
space between your vehicle and the
parked vehicle
 A position in which you are half a vehicle’s
length ahead of the parked vehicle
 Roughly half a vehicle’s length
Desired parking space
Approx. 3 ft. (1 m)
Parked vehicle
Your vehicle
2Shift the shift lever to the “R” position.
3Make sure the monitor displays the
part behind the rear tires of the parked
vehicle, and touch .
If the area is not displayed, move the vehi-
cle to forward.
4With the steering wheel straight, back
up slowly to a position at which the
black and yellow vertical pole just over-
laps the rear end of the parked vehicle.
Then stop the vehicle.
 Black and yellow vertical pole
Back the vehicle up to here
PARKING
The following example describes the
procedure for pulling into a parking
space on the right. For pulling into a
parking space on the left, substitute left
for right and vice versa in all steps.

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5Turn the steering wheel with the vehi-
cle stopped until the blue outline meets
the desired parking space.
If the extended line from the blue outline is
displayed, the parallel parking assist is
operational.
 Blue outline
Black and yellow vertical pole
Extended line 
Turn the steering wheel right
Black and yellow vertical pole
Blue outline

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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
10When the vehicle is parallel with the
road or the shoulder, straighten the
steering wheel.
Check your surroundings visually and
with the mirrors, then back up using the
distance guide lines as a reference,
and stop.
When the vehicle is approximately in the
desired parking location, the parallel park-
ing assist is complete.
1Touch .
The steering wheel has been turned too
far, and the system cannot function.
Return the steering wheel to its original
position.
 If the message is displayed before the out-
line is positioned over the desired parking
space, it is likely that the vehicle is too far
away from the shoulder. Check that there
is a gap of approximately 3 ft. (1 m)
between your vehicle and the parked vehi-
cle.
 Normal mode
Narrow mode
If the engine switch is turned off when the
parking assist monitor is canceled with
narrow mode, the caution screen is dis-
played first when the parallel parking
assist is selected next time.
INFORMATION
● There is a possibility that parallel parking
guidance may not be given when back-
ing up at a very slow speed.
● If the trunk is opened, the parallel park-
ing assist will be discontinued halfway.
CANCELING PARALLEL
PARKING ASSIST
IF THE MESSAGE “Steering
wheel turned too far, please
return.” IS DISPLAYED
NARROW MODE
If the position the vehicle is to be
parked in is narrower than usual, nar-
row mode can be used.

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PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
5. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR PRECAUTIONS
The image adjustment procedure for the
parking assist monitor screen is the same
as the procedure for adjusting the naviga-
tion screen. ( P. 3 2 )
AREA DISPLAYED ON
SCREEN
The parking assist monitor displays an
image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle.
Screen Displayed area
Corners of bumper
INFORMATION
● The area displayed on the screen may
vary according to vehicle orientation
conditions.
● Objects which are close to either corner
of the bumper or under the bumper can-
not be seen on the screen.
● The camera uses a special lens. The
distance of the image that appears on
the screen differs from the actual dis-
tance.
● Items which are located higher than the
camera may not be displayed by the
monitor.

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6. THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause and the so-
lution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
IF YOU THINK SOMETHING IS WRONG
SymptomLikely causeSolution
The image is difficult to seeThe vehicle is in a dark
area
 The temperature around
the lens is either high or low
 The outside temperature is
low
 There are water droplets on
the camera
 It is raining or humid
 Foreign matter (mud etc.) is
adhering to the camera
 Sunlight or headlights are
shining directly into the
camera
 The vehicle is under fluo-
rescent lights, sodium
lights, mercury lights etc.Back up while visually check-
ing the vehicle’s surround-
ings. (Use the monitor again
once conditions have been
improved.)
The procedure for adjusting
the picture quality of the park-
ing assist monitor is the same
as the procedure for adjusting
the navigation screen.
( P.32)
The image is blurryDirt or foreign matter (such as
water droplets, snow, mud
etc.) is adhering to the cam-
era.Rinse the camera lens with
water and wipe it clean with a
soft cloth.
Wash with a mild soap if the
dirt is stubborn.
The image is out of alignmentThe camera or surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The guide lines are very far
out of alignmentThe camera position is out of
alignment.
The vehicle is tilted (there is
a heavy load on the vehicle,
tire pressure is low due to a
tire puncture, etc.)
 The vehicle is used on an
incline.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
If this happens due to these
causes, it does not indicate a
malfunction. Back up while vi-
sually checking the vehicle’s
surroundings.
The estimated course lines
move even though the steer-
ing wheel is straightThere is a malfunction in the
signals being output by the
steering sensor.Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Guide lines are not displayedThe trunk is open.Close the trunk.
If this does not resolve the
symptom, have the vehicle in-
spected by your Toyota deal-
er.