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Toyota Avalon (2018 year). Instruction - part 12

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Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original
position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

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Switching to high beam

Turn the light switch to
position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions

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When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high beam will be automat-
ically turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights

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The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high
beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

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The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.

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Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low beams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The camera sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

or fog lights.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or have are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness.

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road.

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

a mirror.

• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on a

truck.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in

an abnormal manner.

• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Customization
The automatic high beam can be deactivated.
(Customizable feature:

→P. 449)

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Type A

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)

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Type B

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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Type A

With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as
follows by turning the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)

5
6

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Type B

With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

When “AUTO” is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as
follows by turning the switch ring.

Increases the sensitivity

Decreases the sensitivity

5
6

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Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle
is stationary.

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Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

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If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.

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If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or
14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.

An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin-
gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

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Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling

● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.

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Fuel types
→P. 433

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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With the doors unlocked, press
the center of the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.

Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the
fuel filler door. Then open the door
fully by hand.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and hang it on the
back of the fuel filler door.

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If the fuel filler door cannot be opened

Opening the fuel tank cap

Remove the cover inside the trunk and
pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door.
Then press the center of the rear edge of
the fuel filler door to open it.

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After refueling, turn the fuel
tank cap until you hear a click.
Once the cap is released, it will
turn slightly in the opposite
direction.

Close the fuel filler door, and
press the center of the rear
edge of the fuel filler door until
you hear a click.

When you lock the doors, the fuel
filler door will lock also.

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Fuel filler door lock condition
The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are
locked in the following conditions:

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When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle

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When the automatic door locking system is operated (

→P. 100)

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When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked

Closing the fuel tank cap

WARNING

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When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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PCS (Pre-Collision System)

→P. 198

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

→P. 211

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Automatic High Beam

→P. 176

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Dynamic radar cruise control

→P. 222

Toyota Safety Sense P

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: If equipped

The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:

WARNING

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Toyota Safety Sense P
The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround-
ings and driving safely.

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The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer
that will record certain data, such as:

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or

brake pedal

• How fast the vehicle was traveling
• Operation status of the pre-collision system functions
• Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)

• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli-

sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was
operating)

The pre-collision system does not record conversations, sounds or
images of the inside of the vehicle.
● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose
malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve
quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates
will not be available.

Vehicle data recordings

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Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield,
detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Sensors

Radar sensor

Camera sensor

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