2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 186

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) However, once the vehicle- to- vehicle distance control mode activates and is used, it cannot be changed to the conventional cruise control mode using the above operation. To change the mode, press the "ON- OFF" button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on. Next push the lever in the "MODE" direction for longer than about 1 second. To change to the vehicle- to- vehicle distance control mode from the conventional cruise control mode, push the lever in the "MODE" direction for longer than about 1 second. SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED If you need to accelerate-for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the preset speed. When you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to acceleration. You cannot set a desired speed if the master warning light comes on, the alarm sounds and the display indicates the warning code "E3". If this code appears on the display, see "VEHICLE- TO- VEHICLE DISTANCE CONTROL MODE FAILURE WARNING" on page 183. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by doing any of the following: a. Pulling the direction. lever in the "CANCEL" The transmission must be in the "D" position, "5" (fifth range) or "4" (fourth range) in sequential mode before you set the cruise control speed in the conventional cruise control mode. Bring your vehicle to the desired speed, push the lever down in the "- SET" direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed and the display shows the preset speed. You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal. CAUTION To avoid accidentally engaging cruise control, keep the "ON- OFF" button off when not using dynamic laser cruise control. b. Depressing the brake pedal. c. Pressing the "ON- OFF" button. 186