2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID change time

2774-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Audio system screen (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is
detected, the RCTA icon (P. 284) for the detected side will be displayed.
RCTA
buzzer (RCTA function only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.
Press / of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switched, select or .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, the function changes on/off.
■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be dif-
ficult to see.
■RCTA buzzer hearing
RCTA function may be difficult to hear over loud noises such as high audio
volume.
■When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” or “Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Unavailable” are shown on the multi-information display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
(P. 279)
The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc., from the rear bumper. Additionally, the sensors may not operate
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■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, a
warning message will be displayed:
●There is a malfunction with the sensors
●The sensors have become dirty
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●The sensor voltage has become abnormal
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
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2894-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
If the rear camera detection func-
tion detects a pedestrian in the
detection area, the buzzer and
icon will operate as shown in the
following table:
■The rear camera detection function is operational when
The rear camera detection function is operational when the following condi-
tions are met:
●The power switch is in the ON mode.
●The shift lever is in R.
■Setting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume of this function changes with the RCTA buzzer volume.
(P. 111, 527)
■If the rear camera detection function is malfunctioning
If a malfunction of the rear camera detection function is detected, one of the
following messages will be displayed on the audio system screen. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●“RCD malfunction.”
●“Visit your dealer.”
●“RCD unavailable.”
When a pedestrian is detected
AreaBuzzerIcon
Sounds repeatedly
Blinks 3 times and then stays onWhen the vehicle is stationary:
Sounds 3 times
When the vehicle is backing up:
Sounds repeatedly
When it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Sounds
repeatedlyWhen it is determined that a
pedestrian will enter area
within a few seconds: Blinks 3
times and then stays on
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2904-5. Using the driving support systems
■If “Clean dirt from lens” is displayed on the audio system screen
A rear camera lens may be dirty or covered with snow or ice. In such cases, if
it is removed from the rear camera lens, the system should return to normal.
(It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for some time before the system
returns to normal.)
■If “RCD unavailable” is displayed on the audio system screen
●If this message is displayed after the 12-volt battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, fully turn the steering wheel to the left and then the right
on level ground.
●If this message is displayed only when the R shift position is selected, the
rear camera lens may be dirty. Clean the rear camera lens.
■Situations in which the system may not operate properly
●Some pedestrians, such as the following, may not be detected by the rear
camera detection function, preventing the function from operating properly:
• Pedestrians who are squatting
• Pedestrians who are lying down
• Pedestrians who are running
• Pedestrians who suddenly enter the detection area
• Pedestrians riding a bicycle, skateboard, or other light vehicle
• Pedestrians wearing unusual clothing, such as a costume
• Pedestrians whose body is partially hidden by a cart or other object
• Pedestrians which are obscured by darkness, such as at night
●In some situations, such as the following, pedestrians may not be detected
by the rear camera detection function, preventing the function from operat-
ing properly:
• When backing up in inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.)
• When the rear camera is obscured (dirt, snow, ice, etc. are attached) or
scratched
• When a very bright light, such as the sun, or the headlights of another
vehicle, shines directly into the rear camera
• When backing up in a place where the surrounding brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrance or exit of a garage or underground
parking lot

2924-5. Using the driving support systems
Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
Press of the meter con-
trol switch.
Each time is pressed, the function changes on/off.
When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby objects when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sen-
sors and communicated via the displays and a buzzer. Always
check the surrounding area when using this system.
Types of sensors
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Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off
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3395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Individual mode (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.
■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan speed
and to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
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Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
press .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(P. 343)
●Defogging the windshield (P. 3 4 3 )
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(P. 343)
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3505-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
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Front
Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator lights up during operation.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators

3515-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Rear (if equipped)
Turns the heated rear seat on/off
The indicator light will illuminate
when the rear seat heater is oper-
ating.
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator lights up during
operation.
■The seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system
Seat ventilators

3545-2. Using the interior lights
Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
●Illuminated entry system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)
●Some functions can be customized. (P. 533)
Ambient lights (if equipped)