2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID blind spot monitor

3876-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■When using a car wash
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range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (P. 150)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
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●Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Plated portions
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●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.
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.
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, avoid using the system and consult your Toyota
dealer.

4807-2. 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:
*: If equipped
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• EPS
• Automatic High Beam
• Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)• Tire pressure warning system
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
•Intuitive parking assist*
• Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
*
• Rear view monitor system*
• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
*
• Navigation system*

5328-2. Customization
■Lights (P. 2 1 8 )
■Intuitive parking assist* (P. 292)
*: If equipped
■
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P. 2 7 6 )
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (P. 276)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light
systemOnOffOO
Welcome lightingOnOff—O
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illuminationOnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNear—O
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNear—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightnessBrightDim—O
Alert sensitivity for pres-
ence of approaching
vehicle
Intermediate
Early
—OLate
Only when vehicle
detected in blind spot
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Buzzer volume21 to 3—O
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545Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 445
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 411
Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Replacing .............................. 491
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake
Brake Hold ............................ 216
Fluid ...................................... 507
Parking brake........................ 212
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 323
Brake Hold................................ 216
Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 183
Break-in tips ............................ 184
Brightness control
Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light
control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 334
Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 61
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 65
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

552Alphabetical index
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 6
Odometer.................................... 98
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 505
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 233
Hood ..................................... 401
Trunk..................................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 170
Adjusting and folding ............ 170
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 276
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................... 171
Mirror position memory ......... 159
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 343
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 98
Overheating, Hybrid
system .................................... 494Paddle shift switches .............. 208
Panic mode .............................. 135
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking brake........................... 212
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/
message............................. 215
Warning light......................... 456
Parking lights........................... 218
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .................................. 242
Warning light......................... 457
Personal lights......................... 353
Power control unit ..................... 79
Power control unit coolant ..... 407
Capacity................................ 506
Checking............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 333
Power outlet ............................. 363
Power steering
(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 324
Warning light......................... 457
Power switch ........................... 196
Power windows ....................... 173
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 175
Jam protection function ........ 173
Operation .............................. 173
Window lock switch .............. 173
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 242
Warning light......................... 457
Premium Audio
*
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555Alphabetical index
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 92
Service plug ............................... 79
Shift lever ................................. 205
Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 209
S mode ................................. 207
Shift lock system ..................... 209
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 218
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Side mirrors ............................. 170
Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 276
Heaters ................................. 343
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Smart key system .................... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions .............. 138, 144
Starting the hybrid system .... 196
Snow tires ................................ 335Spare tire .................................. 471
Inflation pressure .................. 508
Storage location.................... 471
Spark plug ................................ 506
Specifications .......................... 502
Speedometer.............................. 98
Sport mode .............................. 321
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 199
Steering wheel ......................... 166
Adjustment............................ 166
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Meter control switches .......... 103
Power easy access
system ................................ 159
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Storage feature ........................ 355
Storage precautions................ 355
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 498
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 178