2021 TOYOTA AVALON warning
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2021 Owner’s
Manual.
Tachometer SpeedometerMulti-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Outside temperature display Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range displayFuel gauge
Airbag SRS warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Brake hold operating 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 Override 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 warning lights
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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 when
the vehicle is on)
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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Multi-Information Display (MID)
Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable features.
Return to
previous screen
Indicators
Push: enter/
Push and hold:
reset
Scroll/search
screens
“ODO/TRIP” switch
Speed limit display
(with navigation system) Full-Speed Range DRCC and
Lane Departure Alert display
Menu icons
Shift positionDisplay area
Clock
Speedometer Outside temperature
Odometer/trip
meter display
Press meter control switches to change and select information in the following:
Driving assist system information Driving information
Vehicle information Audio system-linked display
Settings display
Warning message display
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and projects a
variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehicle speed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving assist
system status/
navigation system-
linked display areaShift position/speed
limit display area
Eco Driving Indicator/
Tachometer Information display areaVehicle speed display
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help detect a vehicle or a pedestrian in certain situations. Using a combination of
a camera and radar, PCS w/ PD can provide an audio/visual alert to warn you of
a possible collision under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is
designed to automatically brake.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control performance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This system will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. 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 system 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 sandstorm 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 grille-mounted radar and forward-facing
camera, preventing the system from operating or engaging properly.
See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the
system operation may be limited.
Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-Information
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Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide additional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and may apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines that 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 help the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Pre-Collision System with
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
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CHANGING PCS ALERT TIMING
Far
Middle
(default)
Near
1 S F T T i” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “ 1 $ 4
w B O E U I F O Q S F T T i.” The
setting screen is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “Warning sensitivity” and then press and
hold “
” to select the desired setting. Each time it is pressed, the response to
the PCS alert timing changes as shown above.
: P V D B O Q S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Note: PCS is enabled each time the vehicle is turned on. The system can be
disabled/enabled and the alert timing of the system can be changed. (Alert
timing only, brake operation remains the same.)
Monocular camera sensor
Millimeter
wave radar
As part of the Pre-Collision System, this function is also designed to first provide an
alert and then automatic braking if needed.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and information.Under certain conditions, the PCS system included with the TSS-P package may
also help to detect a pedestrian in front of your vehicle using the forward-facing
camera and front grille-mounted radar. The forward-facing camera of PCS detects a
potential pedestrian based on size, profile, and motion of the detected pedestrian.
However, a pedestrian may not be detected depending on the conditions, including
the surrounding brightness and the motion, posture, size, and angle of the potential
detected pedestrian, preventing the system from operating or engaging.
PCS PEDESTRIAN DETECTION
Suspension control (if equipped)
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, the
Adaptive Variable Suspension System will control the damping force of the shock
absorbers to help maintain an appropriate vehicle posture.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/PD
operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to
use it.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
SWAY WARNING SYSTEM
SWS is a function of LDA and is designed to detect swaying based on the vehicle
location in the lane and the driver’s steering wheel operation. To help prevent
swaying, the system alerts the driver using a buzzer sound and a warning display in
the MID.
Continuous lane deviations from
swaying.
Gentle swaying from driver’s
inattentiveness.
Acute steering wheel operation after the
number of operations decrease due to driver’s
inattentiveness.
1 S F T T i” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “ - % "
w B O E U I F O Q S F T T i.” The
setting screen is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “Sway sensitivity” and then press and
hold “
” to select the desired setting.
: P V D B O Q S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1 S F T T i
” switches and select “ w G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “ - % "
w B O E U I F O Q S F T T i.” The
setting screen is displayed.
1 S F T T i
” or “” switches and select “Sway warning” and then press and
hold “
” to select the desired setting.
: P V D B O Q S F T T i
” to go back to the menu.
Note: Operation of the LDA system and setting adjustments continues in the
same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the
system is reset.
ADJUSTING SWAY ALERT SENSITIVITY
DISABLING LDA SWAY WARNING SYSTEM
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the “
” button to cycle
through the settings, which will
change progressively.
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle
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following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the
vehicle ahead. These distances vary based on vehicle speed.
LONG
(default setting)MIDDLESHORT
(1) (2) (3)
Constant speed cruising when there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to-
vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control.
Deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising when a preceding vehicle
driving slower than the set speed appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
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in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver. A warning
tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your
vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead. Note: Vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill
slopes.
Preceding vehicle
mark
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Pull up
Trunk-Internal release
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
The tire pressure warning system can be selected on “” of the Multi-
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System reset initialization
1 S F T T “” switches and select “” G S P N U I F . V M U J * O G P S N B U J P O % J T Q M B Z . * %
Press “
” or “” switches and select the “,” then push and hold “.”
1 S F T T “
” or “” switches and select “TPWS” and then push and hold “.”
1 S F T T i 4 F U 1 S F T T V S F w U I F O Q S F T T B O E I P M E “
” until the warning light blinks
three times.
The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed
P O U I F . V M U J J O G P S N B U J P O E J T Q M B Z . * %
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for 1 minute and then remains on, take the
vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
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