2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID blind spot monitor

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Driving the vehicle ............. 182
Cargo and luggage............ 190
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing.................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 196
EV drive mode................... 202
Hybrid transmission........... 205
Turn signal lever................ 211
Parking brake .................... 212
Brake Hold ........................ 216
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 218
Automatic High Beam ....... 222
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 226
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
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support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 235
PCS
(Pre-Collision System)..... 242
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 252
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................... 263
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)......... 276
• BSM function ................. 280
• RCTA function ............... 283
Rear Camera Detection
function ............................ 288
Intuitive parking assist ....... 292
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS) ..................... 300
Driving mode select
switches........................... 321
Driving assist systems ....... 323
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 330
Winter driving tips .............. 333
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1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Vehicle information
Select to perform the following:
Display the following information:
• Energy monitor (P. 128)
• Tire inflation pressure (P. 416)
Enable/Disable the following systems:
• Parking assist (Intuitive parking assist) (if equipped) (P. 292)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function (P. 276)
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P. 276)
These functions can also be enabled/disabled on .
Display the following information:
• Tachometer
Settings display (P. 1 1 1 )
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Warning message display (P. 465)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.

1122. Instrument cluster
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (P. 242)
Press to enable/disable the pre-collision system.
Press and hold to change the settings of the following item:
■ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P. 276)
Press to enable/disable the Blind Spot Monitor function.
Press and hold to change the settings of the following item:
ItemSettingsDetails
PCSOn
Select to enable/disable the pre-
collision system.
Off
ItemSettingsDetails
Warning sensitivity
(Warning timing) (Far)
Select to change the warning
timing. (Middle)
(Near)
ItemSettingsDetails
BSMOn
Select to enable/disable the
Blind Spot Monitor function.
Off
ItemSettingsDetails
Outside rear view
mirror indicator
brightness (Bright)Select to change the brightness
of the outside rear view mirror
indicators.
(Dim)
Sensitivity
(Early)
Select to change the alert sensi-
tivity for an approaching vehicle.
(Interme-
diate)
(Late)
(Only
when
vehicle
detected
in blind
spot)

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 182
Cargo and luggage ........... 190
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing ................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 196
EV drive mode .................. 202
Hybrid transmission........... 205
Turn signal lever................ 211
Parking brake .................... 212
Brake Hold ........................ 216
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 218
Automatic High Beam ....... 222
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 226
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 2304-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 235
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .... 242
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 252
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range............................... 263
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 276
• BSM function ................ 280
• RCTA function .............. 283
Rear Camera Detection
function ........................... 288
Intuitive parking assist....... 292
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS) ..................... 300
Driving mode select
switches .......................... 321
Driving assist systems ...... 323
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 330
Winter driving tips ............. 333

2764-5. Using the driving support systems
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
●The RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 277)
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and the out-
side rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever is oper-
ated.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
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“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illumi-
nates.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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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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■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

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WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of
the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the
Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.
If the warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a
strong impact.
If a sensor is moved even slightly off position, the system may malfunction
and vehicles may not be detected correctly.
In the following situations, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact.
• If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of
them has become disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on
the bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Toyota color.
●Keep the sensor and its surrounding
area on the bumper clean at all times.
If a sensor or its surrounding area on
the rear bumper is dirty or covered with
snow, the Blind Spot Monitor may not
operate and a warning message (P.
277) will be displayed.
In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the
operation conditions of the BSM func-
tion (P. 281) satisfied for approxi-
mately 60 minutes.