2014 TOYOTA AVALON blind spot monitor

2274-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
■The Blind Spot Monitor function is operational when
●The BSM main switch is set to on
● Vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h).
■ The Blind Spot Monitor function will detect a vehicle when
●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■ Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a
vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types
of vehicles and/or objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.
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●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
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●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle*
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: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

2284-5. Using the driving support systems
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)■
Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function may not func-
tion correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor function may not detect vehicles correctly in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
• When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water etc.
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the detection area as your vehicle accelerates
• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle
• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about the same speed as your vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
● Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor function unnecessarily detecting a vehi-
cle and/or object may increase under the following conditions:
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guardrail,
wall etc.
• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle
• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle enters the detection area
• When items such as a bicycle carrier ar e installed on the rear of the vehi-
cle

3046-1. Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshi eld where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off

3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)33 TAIL 10 A
Parking lights, side marker lights, stop/tail
lights, rear turn signal lights, back up
lights, license plate lights, fog lights
34 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, glove box light, interior lights, per-
sonal lights, audio system, navigation
system, rear sunshade, seat heater,
Blind Spot Monitor, driving mode select
switch, steering wheel switch, ambient
light, trunk opener switch, vehicle stability
control off switch, emergency flashers,
outside rear view mirrors
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system, electric
cooling fans, steering sensor, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, charging system,
rear window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, rain-sensing windshield
wipers, Blind Spot Monitor, rear sun-
shade, dynamic radar cruise control, mul-
tiplex communication system, rear seat
heater, backup lights, fog lights, headlight
(high beam), daytime running light, pre-
collision system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
smart key system, tire pressure warning
system, wireless remote control, multi-
plex communication system, audio sys-
tem, navigation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror, outside
rear view mirrors, pre-collision system,
air conditioning controls, rain-sensing
windshield wipers, starting system,
dynamic radar cruise control
FuseAmpereCircuit

483Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 436
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 232
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 166
Warning light ......................... 387
Brake assist ............................. 211
Break-in tips ............................. 140
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 223 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 152
Cargo net.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 234
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 316
General maintenance ........... 311
Maintenance data ................. 428
Maintenance requirements ... 309
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 310
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 388
Master warning light................ 390
Meter ........................................... 77 Indicators ................................ 75
Instrument panel light control................................... 79
Meters ..................................... 77
Multi-information display ......... 80
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 248
Outside rear view mirrors...... 127
Vanity mirrors........................ 268
Moon roof ................................. 133 Jam protection function......... 134
Operation .............................. 133
Multi-information display .......... 80
Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 194
Language ................................ 83
Switching the display .............. 81
Trip information ....................... 81
Warning message ................. 398 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 77
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 430
Opener Hood ..................................... 319
Trunk .................................... 112
Outer foot lights ...................... 254
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 127 Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind spot monitor ................. 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................. 248
Overheating, Engine ............... 422
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Side mirrors ............................. 127Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Side turn signal lights ............. 165 Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Smart key system ...................... 91 Antenna location ..................... 93
Entry functions ........................ 91
Starting the engine................ 155
Snow tires ................................ 235
Spare tire .................................. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Storage location .................... 400
Spark plug ................................ 432
Specifications .......................... 428
Speedometer .............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 158 Column lock release ............. 159
Steering wheel ......................... 124
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Storage feature ........................ 257 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 425
Sun shade Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 134
Sun visors ................................ 268
Switches BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 223
Compass switch ................... 296
Cruise control switch ............ 190
“DISP” button .......................... 81
Door lock switches................ 109
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 118
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 194
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch ....................... 155
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 283
Ignition switch ....................... 155
Light switches ....................... 168
Moon roof switches............... 133
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 127
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switches........ 130