2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID cruise control

2464-5. Using the driving support systems
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.
Cruise control “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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2484-5. Using the driving support systems
■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.

2494-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
A/C ............................................ 274Air conditioning filter ............. 371
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 274
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 261 Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 399
Air conditioning filter .............. 371
Air conditioning system.......... 274 Air conditioning filter ............. 371
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 274
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 399
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 .................... 398
Anchor brackets ........................ 59
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 399
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 240
Armrest..................................... 304
Assist grips .............................. 306
Audio system
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Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 188
Automatic high beam .............. 189
Automatic light control system.................................... 186
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 293
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Child safety ................................ 5412-volt battery
precautions ................. 354, 428
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 ...... 374
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 283
Trunk precautions ................. 119
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 326, 329
Aluminum wheels.................. 327
Exterior ................................. 326
Interior................................... 329
Seat belts .............................. 330
Clock ......................................... 300
Coat hooks ............................... 306
Compass .................................. 320
Condenser ................................ 349 Console box ............................. 291
Consumption screen............... 100
Coolant ..................................... 347
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 347
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Cooling system........................ 347
Engine overheating............... 429
Hybrid system overheating ... 429
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 233
Cup holders ............................. 292
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 461

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Daytime running light system .................................... 187
Defogger Front windshield.................... 278
Outside rear view mirrors...... 278
Rear window ......................... 278
Dimensions .............................. 436
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Cruise control........................ 246
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 233
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 222
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 407
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 339
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 ....... 401
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 ... 259
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 266
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 233
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 339
General maintenance ........... 334
Maintenance requirements ... 332
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 332
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 398
Master warning light................ 401
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 ........................... 278
Outside rear view mirrors...... 145
Vanity mirrors........................ 299
Moon roof ................................. 151
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Multi-information display .......... 94 Cruise control........................ 246
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 233
Energy monitor ..................... 100
Switching the display .............. 95
Tachometer........................... 181
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 407 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 439
Opener
Hood ..................................... 341
Trunk .................................... 116
Outer foot lights ...................... 286
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 250
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 278
Overheating ............................. 429
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