2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID ECO mode

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3. MEDIA OPERATION
AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
3
INFORMATION
●Depending on the Bluetooth® device that is connected to the system, the music may start
playing when selecting while it is paused. Conversely, the music may pause when
selecting while it is playing.
● In the following conditions, the system may not function:
• The Bluetooth
® device is turned off.
• The Bluetooth
® device is not connected.
• The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery.
● When using the Bluetooth
® audio and Wi-Fi® Hotspot functions at the same time, the fol-
lowing problems may occur:
• It may take longer than normal to connect to the Bluetooth
® device.
• The sound may cut out.
● It may take time to connect the phone when Bluetooth
® audio is being played.
● For operating the portable player, see the instruction manual t hat comes with it.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected due to poor reception from the Bluetoot h® net-
work when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
the system will automat ically reconnect to the portable player.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected on purpose, such as it was turned off, this does
not happen. Reconnect the portable player manually.
● Bluetooth
® device information is registered when the Bluetooth® device is connected to
the Bluetooth® audio system. When selling or disposing of the vehicle, remove the
Bluetooth® audio information from the system. (P.67)

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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
4
1Press the talk switch.
Voice guidance for the voice command
system can be skipped by pressing the
talk switch.
2If this screen is displayed, select “OK”
or press the talk switch.
 For details about this screen: P.126
3After hearing a beep, say a supported
command.
 To display sample commands of the
desired function, say the desired function
or select the desired function button. To
display more commands, select “More
Commands” .
 Registered POIs, registered names in the
contacts list etc., can be said in the place
of the “<>” next to the commands.
( P.129)
For example: Say “Find a restaurant” ,
“Call John Smith” etc.
INFORMATION
●Voice commands may not be recognized
if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice
commands are spoken.
• The fan speed of the air conditioning system is set at high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the
system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
● Normally, it is necessary to wait for a
beep before saying a command. To
enable the ability to talk over prompts
and say commands before the beep,
enable the voice prompt interrupt func-
tion. ( P. 6 8 )
● This system may not operate immedi-
ately after the engine switch is
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
The voice command system is operat-
ed by saying commands which corre-
spond to a supported function. To
display examples of commands for
supported functions, select a function
button on the screen after starting the
voice command system.
Selecting “Help” or saying “Help”
prompts the voice command system to
offer examples of commands and oper-
ation methods.

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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
1. MOBILE ASSISTANT
Type A
1Press and hold the talk switch on the
steering wheel until Mobile Assistant
screen is displayed.
 Type B
1Press and hold the switch on the
steering wheel until Mobile Assistant
screen is displayed.
2Mobile Assistant can be used only
when the following screen is displayed.
 Type A: To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, or press and hold the
talk switch on the steering wheel.
Type B: To cancel the Mobile Assistant,
select “Cancel”, or press and hold the
switch on the steering wheel. 
Type A: To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the talk
switch on the steering wheel.
Type B: To restart the Mobile Assistant for
additional commands, press the
switch on the steering wheel.
• Mobile Assistant can only be restarted
after the system responds to a voice
command.
• After saying a command, the Mobile Assistant function will automatically end
to complete the requested action.
The Mobile Assistant function is a
voice input assist function. Mobile
Assist supports the Siri Eyes Free
Mode and Google App. (Google App
can be used only the corresponding
device.) Instructions can be spoken
into the vehicle microphone as if
speaking a command to the phone.
The content of the request is then
interpreted by the phone and the result
is output from the vehicle speakers. To
operate the Mobile Assistant, a
compatible device must be registered
and connected to this system via
Bluetooth
®. ( P.43)
When an Apple CarPlay connection is
established, this function will be
unavailable.
 The volume of the Mobile Assistant can
be adjusted using the “PWR VOL” knob
or steering wheel volume control
switches. The Mobile Assistant and
phone call volumes are synchronized.
INFORMATION
● The available features and functions
may vary based on the iOS/Android ver-
sion installed on the connected device.
● While a phone call is active, the Mobile
Assistant cannot be used.
● If using the navigation feature of the cel-
lular phone, ensure the active audio
source is Bluetooth
® audio or iPod in
order to hear turn by turn direction
prompts.
● Wait for the listening beeps before using
the Mobile Assistant.
● The Mobile Assistant may not recognize
commands in the following situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the
Mobile Assistant is being used.
• The fan speed of the air conditioning system is set at high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.

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1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR*
The parking assist monitor assists the
driver by displaying an image of the
view behind the vehicle while backing
up, for example while parking. When
the display is changed to the wide rear
view mode, a wider lateral view behind
the vehicle will be displayed.
INFORMATION
●The screen illustrations used in this text
are intended as examples, and may dif-
fer from the image that is actually dis-
played on the screen.
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
The parking assist monitor is a supple-
mental device intended to assist the
driver when backing up. When backing
up, be sure to visually check all around
the vehicle both directly and using the
mirrors before proceeding. If you do
not, you may hit another vehicle, and
could possibly cause an accident.
Pay attention to the following precau-
tions when using the parking assist
monitor.
WA R N I N G
●Never depend on the parking assist
monitor entirely when backing up. The
image and the position of the guide lines
displayed on the screen may differ from
the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when
backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing
the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
● If you seem likely to hit nearby vehicles,
obstacles, people or mount the shoulder,
depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle.
*: If equipped
WA R N I N G
●The instructions given are only guide-
lines. When and how much to turn the
steering wheel will vary according to
traffic conditions, road surface condi-
tions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of
this before using the parking assist sys-
tem.
● When parking, be sure to check that the
parking space will accommodate your
vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the parking assist monitor in
the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in
snow
• When using tire chains or emergency tires
• When the trunk is not closed com- pletely
• On roads that are not flat or straight,
such as curves or slopes
• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified are
installed
● In low temperatures, the screen may
darken or the image may become faint.
The image could distort when the vehi-
cle is moving, or you may become
unable to see the image on the screen.
Be sure to visually check all around the
vehicle both directly and using the mir-
rors before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position
of the guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The
distances between objects and pedestri-
ans that appear in the image displayed
on the screen will differ from the actual
distances. ( P.154)

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1. TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
6
Estimated course line display mode
( P.148) 
Parking assist guide line display mode
(P.150)
 Distance guide line display mode
(P.151)
USING THE SYSTEM
Use any of the following modes.
Estimated course lines are displayed
which move in accordance with the op-
eration of the steering wheel.The steering wheel return points (park-
ing assist guide lines) are displayed.
This mode is recommended for those
who are comfortable with parking the
vehicle without the aid of the estimated
course lines.
Distance guide lines only are dis-
played.
This mode is recommended for those
who are comfortable with parking the
vehicle without the aid of the guide
lines.

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2. PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR
PERIPHERAL MONITORING SYSTEM
6
Estimated course line
 Parking assist guide line
GUIDE LINES DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN
Each time the guide line switching button is selected, the mode will change as fol-
lows:
Estimated course lines are displayed which move in accordance w ith the operation
of the steering wheel.
The steering wheel return points (parking assist guide lines) a re displayed.
This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with par king the vehicle
without the aid of the estimated course lines.

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2. PANORAMIC VIEW MONITOR
Distance guide line
Only distance guide line is displayed.
This mode is recommended for those who are comfortable with par king the vehicle
without the aid of the guide lines.
No.DisplayFunction
Distance guide linesShows distance in front of the vehicle.
 Display points approximately 3 ft. (1 m) from the edge
of the bumper.
Vehicle center guide line The line indicates the estima ted vehicle center on the
ground.
Vehicle width guide linesDisplays a guide path when the vehicle is being backed
straight up.
Estimated course linesShows an estimated course when the steering wheel is
turned.
Distance guide lines
Shows the distance behind the vehicle when the steering
wheel is turned.
 The guide lines move in conjunction with the estimated
course lines.
 The guide lines display points approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5
m) (red) and approximately 3 ft. (1 m) (yellow) from the
center of the edge of the bumper.
Distance guide line
Shows the distance behind the vehicle.
Displays a point approximately 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) (red*)
from the edge of the bumper.
*: In estimated course line mode, the line will turn blue.
Parking assist guide linesShows the path of the smallest turn possible behind the
vehicle.