2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID cruise control

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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal. Display
Indicators
Set speed
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON/OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will be dis-
played.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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Driving
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the warning message for the crui se control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press t\
he
button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing

4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
• EPS • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 272Air conditioning filter ............. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 272
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 260Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 397
Air conditioning filter .............. 370
Air conditioning system.......... 272 Air conditioning filter ............. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 272
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 397
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 396
Anchor brackets ........................ 59
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 397
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 239
Armrest..................................... 302
Assist grips .............................. 304
Audio system
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Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 187
Automatic high beam .............. 188
Automatic light control system.................................... 185
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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Child safety ................................ 5412-volt battery
precautions ................. 352, 427
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 113
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 373
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 281
Trunk precautions ................. 119
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 324, 327
Aluminum wheels.................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior................................... 327
Seat belts .............................. 328
Clock ......................................... 298
Coat hooks ............................... 304
Compass .................................. 318
Condenser ................................ 347 Console box ............................. 289
Consumption screen............... 100
Coolant ..................................... 345
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Cooling system........................ 345
Engine overheating............... 428
Hybrid system overheating ... 428
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 232
Cup holders ............................. 290
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 461

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Daytime running light system .................................... 186
Defogger Front windshield.................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 276
Rear window ......................... 276
Dimensions .............................. 436
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 232
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 221
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 337
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 444
Door lock Doors .................................... 110
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 110 Doors ........................................ 110
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door glasses......................... 148
Door lock .............................. 112
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ....... 399
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 156 Break-in tips.......................... 157
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving mode select switch ... 258
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 265
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 232
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 337
General maintenance ........... 332
Maintenance requirements ... 330
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 330
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 396
Master warning light................ 399
Meter ........................................... 90 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 145
Vanity mirrors........................ 297
Moon roof ................................. 151
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Multi-information display .......... 94 Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 232
Energy monitor ..................... 100
Switching the display .............. 95
Tachometer........................... 181
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 439
Opener
Hood ..................................... 339
Trunk .................................... 116
Outer foot lights ...................... 284
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 276
Overheating ............................. 428
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