2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID traction control

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1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel/
Change trip meter display 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Bluetooth® Device
Pairing Section 39-48
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function 17
Clock 22
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 9
Lights
1 & turn signals 14-15
Moon roof 12
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 15
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF 16
Transmission 10
USB/AUX port 21
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 21
Door locks 33
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Floor mat installation 37
Seat belts 33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 34
Spare tire & tools 35
Star Safety System
TM 36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System 34
Trunk-Internal release 35
Auto High Beams (AHB) 32
Dynamic radar cruise control
(DRCC) 29-31
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
with Steering Assist function 26-28
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 24-25
Pedestrian Detection Function 25
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense P 23
Sensors 23

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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.6 If equipped
Headlight low/High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
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Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator “READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) indicator1,5
Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator4
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator3,4
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning light1,6
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator2,6
Fuel tank door position indicator

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and/or display audio
system/navigation system screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System

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The “TRAC OFF” and a message will be shown on the Multi-Information Display
(MID). Press the switch again to turn the system back on.
Traction control (TRAC) OFF
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert function (if equipped)
System ON/OFF
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when
changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in certain areas
that are not reflected in the outside rearview mirror (the blind spot), and advises
the driver of the vehicles’ presence via the outside rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.

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Star Safety SystemTM
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs
during a turn.
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there is only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing Hybrid System
output, and Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy,
or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits Hybrid System output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).