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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  22 
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
Qi Wireless charger  21
Rear view monitor system  24
Seat adjustments-Front  12
Seat folding-Rear  13
Seat heaters/ventilators  18
Seats-Head restraints  13
Steering lock release  10Steering 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
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
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 (LDA w/SA)  30-33
Pre-Collision System with  
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)  28-30
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P)  27
Sensors  27 

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
1,2/
Navigation system1,2
Air conditioning/heating controls
ECO mode switch
ECO mode switch
Without AVS
With AVS
NORMAL mode switch
NORMAL/CUSTOM mode switch SPORT mode switch
SPORT S/S+ mode switchBrake HOLD switch
Brake HOLD switch
1
 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’\
s Manual” or visit   
www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources. 

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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, \
20 20 Owner’s 
Manual.
Tachometer Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge Outside temperature display Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range display Fuel gauge
Airbag SRS warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel 
tank door position
Automatic High Beam (AHB) 
indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 
warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Brake hold operated indicator1,2
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake system warning1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator
BSM w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
(RCTA) Indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start 
Control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar 
(ICS)
4 warning
Brake system warning (yellow)1
Charging system warning
Constant speed cruise control 
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC) 
indicator/DRCC SET indicator
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders 

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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 
warning (red/yellow)1
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 MODE indicator
High coolant temperature warning
Open door warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning
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  
(white/green/amber
3)
Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) 
OFF indicator1,2,4
Intuitive parking assist indicator4
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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the 
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE 
START STOP” switch.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”\
 switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used. 
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is 
heard. If the cap is not locked or 
tightened, Check engine “
” 
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Close 

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Electric parking brake
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode (Brake HOLD switch)
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Manual To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID). 
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake 
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake, 
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn 
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift 
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake 
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press 
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
Parking brake light
Brake hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
 D, S or N 
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle. 
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the 
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details. 

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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 limitations and more details on this system.
System ON/OFF on the 
Multi-Information Display.
CHANGE SETTINGS
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear Cross 
Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB) 
(if equipped)
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 “MENU”\
 button and 
select “Display”. Select “Camera” to adjust the screen contr\
ast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation and Multimedia Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more 
details on this system. 

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The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect a 
vehicle or pedestrian in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance 
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not 
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use 
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
 attempt 
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not 
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as 
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or 
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
 a vehicle or 
pedestrian may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventi\
ng the 
system from operating or engaging properly.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situation\
s in which the 
system may not operate properly.Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS \
w/PD 
operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before att\
empting to 
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a 
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation 
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional 
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply 
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the 
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
 high, the 
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the 
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Pre-Collision System with  
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
™
Suspension control (if equipped)
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, the 
Adaptive Variable Suspension System will control the damping force of th\
e shock 
absorbers to help maintain an appropriate vehicle posture.