Toyota Avalon (2019 year). Instruction — part 12

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If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 408

Operation of the engine switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
switch off, wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
P. 452

WARNING

When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. (

P. 417)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.

When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.

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NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information
display, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the
engine switch off.

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

When starting the engine

Do not race a cold engine.

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

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While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
brake pedal depressed

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, shift the shift lever while pushing the

shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.

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: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be

depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift
release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.

Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the

driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended
for normal driving.

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: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting.

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift
switches (if equipped) can be operated as follows:

Upshifting
Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 4, 5 or 6
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set
to 3 if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi-
tion. (

P. 183)

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

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S

S mode driving

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(

P. 180)

Changing shift ranges in S mode

Shift lever

Paddle shift switches (if
equipped)

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Shift ranges and their functions

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher
shift range.

To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the paddle
shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-”
and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric-
tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of
engine braking force to be selected.

Upshifting
Downshifting

The selected shift range, from 1 to
8, or D will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

Meter display

Function

S2 - S8

A gear in the range between 1 and the selected
gear is automatically chosen depending on vehicle
speed and driving conditions

S1

Setting the gear at 1

Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle
shift switches)

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Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:

The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time

When the vehicle comes to a stop

If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time

When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D

S mode

When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.

To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.

To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)

When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be canceled.

While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.

When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (

P. 295)

Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)

P. 161

Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-
ton is pushed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.

If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)

AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the function.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press and hold the shift lock override
button and then push the button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while both
buttons are pressed.

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WARNING

When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Right turn
Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The right hand signals will flash 3
times.

Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it)

The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Left turn

Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.

To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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The parking brake is set or released automatically according to the
shift lever operation.
Even when in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set and
released manually. (

P. 187)

Turns automatic mode on
(while the vehicle is stopped,
pull and hold the parking brake
switch until a message is
shown on the multi-information
display)

• When the shift lever is moved

out of P, the parking brake will
be released, and the parking
brake indicator light and parking
brake light turn off.

• When the shift lever is moved

into P, the parking brake will be
set, and the parking brake indi-
cator light and parking brake
light turn on.

Operate the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.

Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and
hold the parking brake switch until a message is shown on the
multi-information display)

Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.

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Parking brake

A mode can be selected from the following modes.

Automatic mode

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Parking
brake light

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The parking brake can be set and released manually.

Sets the parking brake

The parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

Releases the parking brake

Operate the parking brake switch
while depressing the brake pedal.
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light or parking brake light
turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light
and parking brake light flashes,
operate the switch again.
(

P. 425)

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Manual mode

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Parking
brake light

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Parking the vehicle
P. 160

Parking brake operation

When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake
cannot be released using the parking brake switch.

When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode
(automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.

Automatic release function
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-
tions:

The driver’s door is closed.

The driver’s seat belt is fastened.

Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.

The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.

If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.

If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Parking brake indicator light and parking brake light

Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light and
parking brake light will turn on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.

When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake light will stay on for about 15 sec-
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.

Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

If the brake system warning light comes on
P. 423

Usage in winter time
P. 305

WARNING

When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.

When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.

When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

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Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the sys-
tem is holding the brake, the brake
hold operated indicator (yellow)
comes on.

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: Brake hold standby indicator

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: Brake hold operated indicator

Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:

The driver’s door is not closed.

The driver is not wearing the seat belt.

If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is
enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will
go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is
holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown
on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automati-
cally.

Brake hold function

If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.

To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress
the brake pedal and press the button again.

The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift
lever is in D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has
been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the
brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift
lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.

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When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding
the brakes
Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (

P. 186)

When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when
the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating condi-
tions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer.

Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

If the brake hold operated indicator flashes
P. 425

WARNING

When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for
a long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is hold-
ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

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Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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The headlights, day-
time running lights
(

P. 194) and all the

lights listed below turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(When

the

engine

switch is in IGNITION
ON mode)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (

P. 194) turn

on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.
(

P. 194)

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