2016 TOYOTA AVALON sensor

2454-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Conditions under which the Rear Cr oss Traffic Alert function will not
detect a vehicle
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is not designed to detect the following
types of vehicles and/or objects.
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.
*
●Vehicles approaching from directly behind
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects
*
●Vehicles moving away from your vehicle
● Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle
*
●Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle*
*
: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.
■ Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
● When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
● Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
● Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

2655-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• This vehicle is equipped with a deodorizing charcoal air filter. This filter
should be inspected and replaced according to the maintenance sched-
ule. (Air conditioning filter: P. 356)
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 356
■ Handling of the air conditioning panel
The operating section of the air conditioning panel uses touch switch sensors.
In the following cases, incorrect operation or non-response may occur.
●If the surface of the touch switch is dirty or has liquid attached to it, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.
● If the surface of the touch switch receives electromagnetic waves, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.
● If wearing gloves during operation, non-response may occur.
● If fingernails are used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If a touch pen is used to operate the system, non-response may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch during oper-
ation, incorrect operation may occur.
● If the palm of your hand touches the surface of the touch switch, incorrect
operation may occur.
● If operations are performed quickly, non-response may occur.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting, touch switch sensitivity) can be
changed.
(Customizable features P. 449)

3085-4. Other interior features
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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

3126-1. Maintenance and care
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WARNING
■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

3877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
• When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds): Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor is
dirty or covered with condensation, ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, fog, condensat ion, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 191, 192)
• Operating conditions of the radar sensor or camera sen- sor (temperature, etc.) are not met.
 It is possible to drive the vehicle. The PCS can be
operated when the operat ing conditions (tempera-
ture, etc.) are met.
• When the warning light is illuminated: Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Collision System) is disabled or both are disabled.
 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 200, 250)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

3907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat
belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P. 36)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).

4538-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic light control system (P. 171)
■Lights (P. 171, 174)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 O O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed 30 seconds0 seconds
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada) On Off O O
Automatic high beam
*On Off — O
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476What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 388)
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The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 170)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P. 386, 394)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or
start the engine.
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Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 386.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed