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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating
17
Audio 19
Auto lock/unlock
2 9
Automatic transmission 9
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 23
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 22
Clock 26
Cup holders 26
Door locks 26
Driving mode select 16
Electric parking brake 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 13
Head-up display 15
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear
Cross Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB) 24- 25
Lights
1 & turn signals 14
Moonroof 10
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 15
Power outlets-12V DC 21
Rear view monitor system 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat heaters/ventilators 18
Seats-Head restraints 13
Steering lock release 10
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 20 Steering wheel-Heater
14
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12
USB charge-ports 18
USB media/AUX port 19
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF Switch 17
Windows-Power 10
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Wireless charger 21
Floor mat installation 43
Rear door child safety locks 38
Safety Connect 38
Seat belts 39
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 39
Spare tire & tools 40
Star Safety System
™ 42-43
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 41
Trunk-Internal release 41
AVALON 2019
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Avalon.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon operation\
s.
Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies \
this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 44-46
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 37
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 34-36
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 30-33
Pre-Collision System Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 28-30
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 27
Sensors 27
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For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, \
2019 Owner’s
Manual.
CUSTOM mode indicator4
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Electric power steering system
warning1
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake system warning1
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator1
Security indicator
Smart Key system indicator
SPORT mode indicator
SPORT S mode indicator4
SPORT S+ mode indicator4
Slip indicator1,3
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
ECO driving indicator1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder (alarm will sound if speed is
over 12 mph)
ECO drive mode indicator
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start Control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)4 warning
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
indicator/DRCC SET indicator
High coolant temperature warning
Open door warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low outside temperature indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
Parking brake indicator2
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with
steering assist indicator
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) OFF indicator1,2,4
Intelligent parking assist
indicator4
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Service indicators and reminders
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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es.
IndicatorsMenu icons
Push MID control switches to view or change information in the following\
:
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.
2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
High beam
or
Auto High Beam*
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity. Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second
delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking. Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enha\
nce
forward visibility. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the
Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for detai\
ls.
Headlights
Parking lights High beam
flasher
Auto OFF Low beam
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode.
Steering wheel-heater (if equipped)
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and pr\
ojects a
variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehic\
le speed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving assist
system status/
navigation system-
linked display area
Information display area
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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 is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\
in the
Avalon’s blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles’ presen\
ce via the outside
rear view mirror indicators.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Indicators
Indicators
RCTA function display Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bump\
er of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor syste\
m is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “APPS”\
button
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen. Select “Came\
ra” to adjust the screen
contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more detai\
ls on this
system.
The Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan function assists the d\
river in
viewing the surroundings, when operating at low speeds or parking, by co\
mbining
front, side and rear cameras and displaying an overhead image on the Ent\
une™
screen.
To view or turn OFF the screen, press the camera switch when the shift l\
ever is in
the “P” position. It will display two angles, the Moving view and \
the See Through
view.
For limitations and more details, refer to section 6-2 in the “Naviga\
tion System
Owner’s Manual.” Moving view
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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 is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\
in the
Avalon’s blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles’ presen\
ce via the outside
rear view mirror indicators.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this \
system before
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bump\
er of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor syste\
m is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “APPS”\
button
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen. Select “Came\
ra” to adjust the screen
contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more detai\
ls on this
system.
Display mode change switch Display mode change switch
Rotation pause switch
Body color setting switch
Body color setting switch
Rotation pause switch
The Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan function assists the d\
river in
viewing the surroundings, when operating at low speeds or parking, by co\
mbining
front, side and rear cameras and displaying an overhead image on the Ent\
une™
screen.
To view or turn OFF the screen, press the camera switch when the shift l\
ever is in
the “P” position. It will display two angles, the Moving view and \
the See Through
view.
For limitations and more details, refer to section 6-2 in the “Naviga\
tion System
Owner’s Manual.”
Moving viewSee through view
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan Function
(if equipped)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID display informs th\
e driver of
the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating co\
ntinuously
(far) or blinking (near).
Note: Use
/ , / and
of the meter control switches to select
and
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The system
will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is started
again.
Refer to section Intuitive parking assist in the Owner’s Manual for m\
ore details.
When parking, this available system scans for stationary objects, like w\
alls or
lampposts. Should the system anticipate a collision, it will emit an aud\
ible and
visible alert, reduce engine or motor output, and automatically apply th\
e brakes
if needed. If your vehicle is equipped with ICS, the RCTA system will al\
so have a
braking function that may apply the vehicle’s brakes if the system de\
tects crossing
vehicles while the Avalon is backing up.
Note: Use /, / and of the meter control switches to select
and
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The system
will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is started
again.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
System ON/OFF on the
Multi-Information Display.
CHANGE SETTINGS
INTELLIGENT PARKING ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross
Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB)
(if equipped)
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If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID display informs th\
e driver of
the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating co\
ntinuously
(far) or blinking (near).
Note: Use
/, / and of the meter control switches to select
and
in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The system
will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is started
again.
Refer to section Intuitive parking assist in the Owner’s Manual for m\
ore details.
When parking, this available system scans for stationary objects, like w\
alls or
lampposts. Should the system anticipate a collision, it will emit an aud\
ible and
visible alert, reduce engine or motor output, and automatically apply th\
e brakes
if needed. If your vehicle is equipped with ICS, the RCTA system will al\
so have a
braking function that may apply the vehicle’s brakes if the system de\
tects crossing
vehicles while the Avalon is backing up.
Note: Use / , / and
of the meter control switches to select
and in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The system
will continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is started
again.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
System ON/OFF on the
Multi-Information Display.
INTELLIGENT PARKING ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross
Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB)
(if equipped)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front
center sensor
Rear
center sensor
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(front)
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