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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)

The 12-volt battery is located on
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.

Pull the 12-volt battery cover while
pressing down on the tab.

Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

12-volt battery

Location

Removing the 12-volt battery cover

Exterior

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Summary of Contents for 2014 Avalon Hybrid

Page 1: ...nd of a fuel evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi cles are currently available in the market You s...

Page 2: ...etensioner system Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two way radio system High voltage parts and cables on...

Page 3: ...alfunc tions 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 le...

Page 4: ...ta are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR...

Page 5: ...ired your ability to operate your vehi cle Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious i...

Page 6: ...outside of your vehicle or modified in any way accidents such as electric shock heat generation smoke generation an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur When reselling or handing over your vehi...

Page 7: ...door P 346 P 138 P 214 Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure P 346 P 459 Fuel tank capacity Reference 17 0 gal 64 35 L 14 2 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 212 454 Cold tire infl...

Page 8: ...function in the vehicle or its equipment Indicates operating or working procedures Follow the steps in numerical order Indicates the action push ing turning etc used to operate switches and other devi...

Page 9: ...U Searching by name Alphabetical index P 494 Searching by installation position Pictorial index P 16 Searching by symptom or sound What to do if Troubleshooting P 488 Searching by title Table of conte...

Page 10: ...ur vehicle Fix them securely in place onto the carpet Insert the retaining hooks clips into the floor mat eyelets Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook clip to secure the floor mats in place Alwa...

Page 11: ...rent model year vehicles even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats Only use floor mats designed for the driver s seat Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks clips pro vided D...

Page 12: ...rd so the airbag is fac ing your chest P 151 Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 148 Wear the seat belt correctly P 30 Make sure th...

Page 13: ...not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint Do not p...

Page 14: ...hips Adjust the position of the seat back Sit up straight and well back in the seat Do not twist the seat belt To fasten the seat belt push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard To re...

Page 15: ...cted to certain types of severe frontal col lision The pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side colli sion The pretensioners do not activate in the eve...

Page 16: ...more P 58 Child seat belt usage The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large...

Page 17: ...nt system To achieve a proper seating position do not recline the seat more than necessary The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats Do not...

Page 18: ...e unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt Seat belt pretensioners If the pretensioner has activated the SRS warning light will come on In that case the seat belt cannot be used again and mu...

Page 19: ...ttempt to install remove modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation Using a sea...

Page 20: ...SRS airbags The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants They work together with the seat belts to help r...

Page 21: ...pact with interior components SRS knee airbags Can help provide driver and front passenger protection SRS side and curtain shield airbags SRS front side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front...

Page 22: ...airbags Curtain shield airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Side impact sensors front Rear side airbags Side impact sensors rear Driver airbag Driver s seat belt buckle switch Driver s...

Page 23: ...National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for the driver s airbag is the first 2 3 in 50 75 mm of inflation placing yourself 10 in 250 mm from your driver airbag...

Page 24: ...sys tem Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front pa...

Page 25: ...ld items on their knees Do not lean against the door the roof side rail or the front side and rear pil lars Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seats toward the door or put their head or han...

Page 26: ...resulting in death or serious injury Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air bag components Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction Do not touch any of...

Page 27: ...If the occupants are unable to communicate the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services P 319 CAUTION Modification and disposal of SRS...

Page 28: ...here is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat However the SRS front air bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat even if the seat is unoccupied P 47 SRS airbag...

Page 29: ...and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartme...

Page 30: ...to inflate A portion of a door is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate The pad section...

Page 31: ...cle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi fication system This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger 1...

Page 32: ...ated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON a...

Page 33: ...nger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated or activated 4 Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Activated Indicator warning light...

Page 34: ...ich may affect this can be the physique or posture 5 Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat A forward facing child restraint system should only be installed on...

Page 35: ...ted disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle and reconnect the seat belt Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the...

Page 36: ...k the passenger to sit up straight well back in the seat feet on the floor and with the seat belt worn correctly If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illuminated either ask the passenger to move...

Page 37: ...k seats etc Safety information for children Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi cle Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large eno...

Page 38: ...d size of the child For installation details follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 58 Child restraint systems...

Page 39: ...te child restraint system Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt If the child is too large for a child res...

Page 40: ...ront passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the AIR B...

Page 41: ...d the buckle cannot be unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt When the child restraint system is not in use Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not i...

Page 42: ...seat belt P 30 Anchor brackets for top tether strap An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat Installing child restraints Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructions Firmly se...

Page 43: ...seatback slightly Rear left seat only Slide the rear center seat belt to the side to prevent it from getting pinched in the lower anchor age X Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATC...

Page 44: ...1 For safe use AVALON_HV_U OM41451U X Type B Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anc...

Page 45: ...ing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it...

Page 46: ...child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended Forward facing Conver...

Page 47: ...ock mode In lock mode the belt cannot be extended While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place A...

Page 48: ...he child restraint sys tem according to the manu facturer s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positione...

Page 49: ...cover latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages The LATCH system conforms...

Page 50: ...er passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden braking or an accident If the driver s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attache...

Page 51: ...er securing a child restraint system never adjust the seat Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer Do not use a seat belt extender If a seat belt exten...

Page 52: ...your Toyota dealer as soon as possible When parking If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area such as a garage stop the hybrid system Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid syst...

Page 53: ...brid vehicle It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle and operate with care The hybrid system combines the...

Page 54: ...traction battery as nec essary When accelerating sharply When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily the power of the hybrid battery traction battery is added to that of the gasoline engine via t...

Page 55: ...igh or low When the heater is switched on Charging the hybrid battery traction battery As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery traction battery the bat tery does not need to be charged from...

Page 56: ...s Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system starts or stops Engine sounds may be heard when accelera...

Page 57: ...tage system about 650 V at maximum as well as parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle Air conditioning compressor Power cont...

Page 58: ...blocks off the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leak age If the emergency shut off system activates your vehicle will not restart To restart...

Page 59: ...ble to start The minimum amount of fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3 0 gal 11 3 L 2 5 Imp gal when the vehicle is on a level surface This value may vary when the v...

Page 60: ...f electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle an electric shock may occur Never touch exposed electric wires If a fluid leak occurs do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline el...

Page 61: ...or someone may touch a high voltage part resulting in an electric shock The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle If the hybrid battery is used outside of your veh...

Page 62: ...revent the hybrid battery traction battery from overheating Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery traction batter...

Page 63: ...has a maintenance free type immobilizer system Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity...

Page 64: ...d 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Certifications for the immobilizer system Changes or modifications not expressly...

Page 65: ...l key The hood is opened Some models The window is tapped or broken Close the doors trunk and hood and lock all the doors The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds The indicator light chan...

Page 66: ...triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system Alarm operated door lock When the alarm is operating the doors are locked automatically to prevent intruders Do no...

Page 67: ...safety and security AVALON_HV_U OM41451U These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov ery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove under pe...

Page 68: ...84 1 3 Theft deterrent system AVALON_HV_U OM41451U...

Page 69: ...ng lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle s vari ous systems For the purpose of explanation t...

Page 70: ...ake system warning light P 414 1 Malfunction indicator lamp P 413 Open door warning light P 414 1 SRS warning light P 413 Low fuel level warning light P 415 1 ABS warning light P 413 Seat belt reminde...

Page 71: ...to indi cate that a system check is being performed They will turn off after the hybrid system is started or after a few seconds There may be a malfunc tion in a system if the lights do not come on or...

Page 72: ...eam indicator P 198 Sport mode indicator P 236 if equipped Front fog light indicator P 206 if equipped Automatic high beam indicator P 201 READY indicator P 183 1 2 Slip indicator P 239 EV indicator P...

Page 73: ...ler 2 The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating 3 The light comes on when the system is turned off The light flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating CAUTION...

Page 74: ...tput or regeneration level P 94 Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data P 96 Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fue...

Page 75: ...ter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently Shift position and shift ra...

Page 76: ...es between trip meter A and B displays When the trip meter is displayed pressing and holding the knob will reset the trip meter The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted Darker Bri...

Page 77: ...neration status Regenerated energy will be used to charge the battery When used in this manual regeneration refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical en...

Page 78: ...and its components When indicating the tachometer Using the S mode driving Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone which indicates the maxi mum engine speed P 192 The engine may...

Page 79: ...Turn by turn navigation vehi cles with a navigation system Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual Settings P 98 Warning messages P 422 Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of t...

Page 80: ...ance that can be driven may differ from that displayed When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank the dis play may not be updated When refueling turn the power switch off If the vehicle is...

Page 81: ...ys the current vehicle speed This screen can be disabled in the Settings screen P 98 Customizable items Setting up the displays Item Default setting Customized setting Digital speedometer On Off Units...

Page 82: ...gs While the vehicle is stopped press the DISP button until the Settings screen appears Press and hold the DISP but ton while the Settings screen is displayed Press the DISP button to select the desir...

Page 83: ...setting display in which the settings can be changed through the DISP button will automatically be turned off When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed When the vehicle be...

Page 84: ...could cause the driver to down shift again causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury Cautions during setting up the display As the hybrid system...

Page 85: ...Instrument cluster AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Navigation system or Display Audio system Multi information display Energy monitor consumption screen You can view the status of your hybrid system on the displ...

Page 86: ...if equipped Press INFO APPS Touch Fuel Consumption on the Information screen If the Trip Information or Past Record screen is displayed touch Energy Display Audio system if equipped Press INFO If the...

Page 87: ...ress the DISP button on the steering wheel several times to select the energy monitor dis play Navigation system or Display Audio system Multi information display When the vehicle is powered by the el...

Page 88: ...is powered by the gasoline engine X Navigation system X Display Audio sys tem When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor traction motor X Navigation system X Displa...

Page 89: ...en the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery traction bat tery X Navigation system X Display Audio sys tem When there is no energy flow X Navigation system X Display Audio sys tem Navigation system o...

Page 90: ...r 2 Instrument cluster AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Hybrid battery trac tion battery status X Navigation system Low Full Low Full X Display Audio sys tem Low Full Navigation system or Display Audio system Mul...

Page 91: ...formation Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started Cruising range Re...

Page 92: ...Information Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes Displays the average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started Cruising range...

Page 93: ...on screen is displayed touch Past Record Best past fuel consumption Update The average fuel consumption and graph are updated and a new average fuel consumption record begins Average fuel consumption...

Page 94: ...ns Average fuel consumption Displays a maximum of five past record of the average fuel con sumption The image is example only and may vary slightly from actual conditions Resetting the consumption dat...

Page 95: ...112 2 Instrument cluster AVALON_HV_U OM41451U...

Page 96: ...e the key out The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction as the key only has grooves on one side If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder turn it over and re attempt to insert it...

Page 97: ...an be made by your Toyota dealer using the other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle When riding in...

Page 98: ...ction cookers or medical electrical equip ment such as low frequency therapy equipment Carrying the electronic key on your person Carry the electronic key 3 9 in 10 cm or more away from electric appli...

Page 99: ...y the electronic key Operation signals A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked unlocked Locked once Unlocked twice Security feature If a door is no...

Page 100: ...ock all the doors Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked The door unlock settings can be changed P 124 Touch the...

Page 101: ...of each component AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Antenna location Right side antenna outside the cabin if equipped Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the trunk Antenna inside the trunk Left side antenna...

Page 102: ...nic key is within about 2 3 ft 0 7 m of an outside door handle Only the doors detecting the key can be operated When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab...

Page 103: ...made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi cle Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again The trunk w...

Page 104: ...r buzzer Exterior buzzer Situation Correction procedure Continuous Continuous The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver s door was opened and closed while any shift position ot...

Page 105: ...when the regular key was not inside the vehicle Confirm that the electronic key is inside the vehicle Once Indicates that the electronic key battery is low Replace the battery P 377 Once Indicates tha...

Page 106: ...t least 5 seconds and repeat step To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed I...

Page 107: ...s or longer The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver s do...

Page 108: ...n carrying a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wireless communication device When the electronic key is in contact with or is covered by the following metallic objects Cards to whi...

Page 109: ...adio wave recep tion conditions it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle As long a...

Page 110: ...e the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han dle Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the do...

Page 111: ...m from the outside of the vehicle Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop erly The alarm may go...

Page 112: ...detection area becomes smaller The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on To avoid serious deterioration do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft 1 m of the following electrical applian...

Page 113: ...g interference with electronic devices People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas P 119 The radio waves may affect the operation of...

Page 114: ...used to lock and unlock the vehi cle Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors Unlocks...

Page 115: ...e doors is made when a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds Fully close the door to stop the buzzer and lock the vehicle once more Panic mode Security feature P 117 Alar...

Page 116: ...ur Toyota dealer for details Customization Settings e g wireless remote control system can be changed Customizable features P 477 Certification for wireless remote control FCC ID HYQ23AAB FCC ID HYQ14...

Page 117: ...on wireless remote control or door lock switches Entry function P 117 Wireless remote control P 132 Door lock switches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Inside lock buttons Unlocks the door Lo...

Page 118: ...the electronic key is left inside the vehicle The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set Unlock Lock These...

Page 119: ...tion linked door locking function All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to posi tion other than P Shift position linked door unlocking function All doors are automatically u...

Page 120: ...ntrol P 132 Using the trunk grip lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it Trunk The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener entry func...

Page 121: ...key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened In order to prevent theft take all electronic keys with you when l...

Page 122: ...may result in death or serious injury Before driving Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed If the trunk lid is not fully closed it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near by objects o...

Page 123: ...when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk lid Such additional weight on...

Page 124: ...on adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion front angle adjustment switch if equipped for passenger s seat Vertical height adjustment switch if equipped for passen ger s seat Lu...

Page 125: ...seat position Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen gers are not injured by the moving seat Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid inju...

Page 126: ...until the signal beeps If the selected button has already been preset the previously recorded position will be overwrit ten Driving position memory If equipped Your preferred driving position the pos...

Page 127: ...switch to ON mode Press button 1 or 2 to recall the desired position When you want to stop the position recall operation part way through Perform any of the following operations Press the SET button...

Page 128: ...you want to link While pressing the button to recall the position press the driver s door lock switch either lock or unlock until the signal beeps The driving position is recalled when the driver s d...

Page 129: ...ther 60 seconds after it is closed again even if the power switch is off If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are being made The operation will stop To reactivate the system p...

Page 130: ...head restraint down while pressing the lock release button Up Pull the head restraints up Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button Head restraints Head restraints are...

Page 131: ...the stowed position when using Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button Align the head restraint with the installa tion holes and push it down to the lock position Press and h...

Page 132: ...ead restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times After ad...

Page 133: ...Steering wheel The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position Adjustment procedure 1 2 CAUTION Caution while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Doing so may cause th...

Page 134: ...i glare inside rear view mirror Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the lever Normal position Anti glare position Inside rear view mirror The rear view m...

Page 135: ...matic anti glare function is in on mode the indica tor illuminates The function will set to on mode each time the power switch is turned to ON mode Pressing the button turns the func tion to off mode...

Page 136: ...1451U To select a mirror to adjust press the switch Left Right To adjust the mirror press the switch Up Right Down Left Push the mirror back in the direc tion of the vehicle s rear Outside rear view m...

Page 137: ...However since the mirror movement is based on the angle they are set when the linked mirror function is not operating the mirror angle when the function is operating will also be changed if the mirror...

Page 138: ...death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirrors while driving Do not drive with the mirrors folded Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving Wh...

Page 139: ...tch moves the windows as follows Closing One touch closing Opening One touch opening To stop the window partway oper ate the switch in the opposite direc tion Press the switch to lock the pas senger w...

Page 140: ...losing position while the power switch is turned to ON mode If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as explained above initialize the function by performing the followi...

Page 141: ...not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated Do not allow children to operate the power windows Closing a power window on someone can cause s...

Page 142: ...ly open the moon roof Closes the moon roof Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway Tilts the moon roof up Tilts the moon roof down Lightly press either way of th...

Page 143: ...proximately 45 seconds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off It cannot however be operated once either front door is opened Jam protection function If an object is detected...

Page 144: ...posi tion 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second Finally it will tilt down open and close Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the...

Page 145: ...n top of the moon roof Closing the moon roof Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper ated Do n...

Page 146: ...164 3 5 Opening closing the windows and moon roof AVALON_HV_U OM41451U...

Page 147: ...ng brake If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time shift the shift lever to P P 191 With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 195 Shift the shift l...

Page 148: ...he steering and brakes from operating properly Engine speed while driving In the following conditions the engine speed may become high while driving This is due to automatic up shifting control or dow...

Page 149: ...brid battery traction battery will discharge requiring unnec essary engine power to recharge Drive your vehicle smoothly Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration Gradual acceleration and decel erati...

Page 150: ...body around leading to a diffi culty in operating the pedals Make sure to operate the pedals properly Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly This allows...

Page 151: ...nshift to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness P 191 Do not adjust the positions of the steering w...

Page 152: ...e the shift lever is in a driving posi tion or roll forward while the shift lever is in R Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicl...

Page 153: ...hicle is in any gear other than P or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly causing an accident In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away always keep depressing the...

Page 154: ...a place such as the glove box or on the floor it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted causing a fire Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows Do not...

Page 155: ...and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle If the power brake assist function does not operate do not...

Page 156: ...identally depressed Avoiding damage to vehicle parts Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time Doing so may damage the power steering mo...

Page 157: ...g Short in electrical components Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following...

Page 158: ...f the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the comb...

Page 159: ...more passengers with the combined weight of D lb kg get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb kg as follows C lb kg D 4 lb kg E 5 lb kg 4 D Additional weight of people 5 E Avail...

Page 160: ...tow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations At the feet of the driver On the front passenger or rear seats when stacking items O...

Page 161: ...ommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants Total load capacity and seating capacity These deta...

Page 162: ...s not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicy cle etc Your vehicle i...

Page 163: ...HV_U OM41451U Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behind a motor home NOTICE To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with...

Page 164: ...multi information display Press the power switch Continue depressing the brake pedal until the hybrid system is completely started The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode Check th...

Page 165: ...s pressed Off The emergency flashers can be used The multi information display will not be displayed ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used A message indicating...

Page 166: ...d off Auto power off function If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode the hybrid system is not operating for more than an hour with the shift lever in P the power...

Page 167: ...rned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time In this case refrain from operating the hybrid system After about 10 seconds the steering lock motor will resume functioning When a message request...

Page 168: ...tting in the driver s seat Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any circumstances Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury Caution whi...

Page 169: ...ill not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode 12 volt battery dis charge may occur When starting the hybrid system Do not depress the accelerat...

Page 170: ...n at high speeds etc The temperature of the hybrid system is low The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 68 F 20 C for a long period of time etc The gasoline engine is warming up Th...

Page 171: ...hicle speed becomes more than about 25 mph 40 km h The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode EV drive mode s possible driving distance ranges fr...

Page 172: ...completely stopped 1 To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises set the shift lever in the D position for normal driving 2 By selecting shift ranges using S mode you can control engine braking forc...

Page 173: ...lso increase If you accelerate while in ranges S1 to S4 the shift range may automatically range up in accordance with the vehicle s speed S mode When the shift range is S4 or lower holding the shift l...

Page 174: ...ver is in D If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P P 437 AI SHIFT AI SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor mance and driving conditions AI SHIFT automatically o...

Page 175: ...ll flash until you release the lever Lane change to the left push and hold the lever partway The left hand signals will flash until you release the lever Left turn Turn signals can be operated when Th...

Page 176: ...depress ing the brake pedal with your right foot Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake Usage in winter time P 263 Parking brake NOTICE Before driving Fully release the parking brake Dr...

Page 177: ...ON_HV_U OM41451U To sound the horn press on or close to the mark After adjusting the steering wheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is...

Page 178: ...matically Operating instructions The headlights parking lights daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically when the power switch is in ON mode The side marker park ing tail license...

Page 179: ...lever away from you to turn on the high beams Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once You can...

Page 180: ...The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec onds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk are closed The lights turn off...

Page 181: ...AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Customization Settings e g light sensor sensitivity can be changed Customizable features P 477 NOTICE To prevent 12 volt battery discharge Do not leave the lights on longer than...

Page 182: ...ill come on when the head lights are turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active Automatic High Beam If equipped The Automatic High Beam uses an in vehicle camera sensor to assess th...

Page 183: ...d on If any of the following conditions are fulfilled high beam will be auto matically turned off Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph 30 km h The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark Switc...

Page 184: ...ed off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without using the headlights is detected House lights street lights red traffic signals and illuminated billboards or signs may cause the high be...

Page 185: ...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 trac...

Page 186: ...era sensor Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of windshield near the camera sensor Do not place items on the dashboard There is a possibility that the cam era sen...

Page 187: ...1U Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on Fog lights can be used when The headlights are on in low beam Fog light switch If equipped The fog lights secure excellent visibility in...

Page 188: ...on when is selected Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper opera tion Temporary operation Increases the intermittent wind shield wiper frequency Decreases the intermit...

Page 189: ...208 4 3 Operating the lights and wipers AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Washer wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically oper ate a couple of times after the washer squirts...

Page 190: ...ly adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed Rain sensing wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the sensitivity...

Page 191: ...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 The raindrop sensor judges the amount of raindrops...

Page 192: ...they may damage the windshield 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 When a nozzle be...

Page 193: ...nd windows and turn the power switch off Confirm the type of fuel Fuel types Use unleaded gasoline Octane rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following...

Page 194: ...neck and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are h...

Page 195: ...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 open Hang...

Page 196: ...LON_HV_U OM41451U If the fuel filler door cannot be opened Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the re...

Page 197: ...er door lock condition The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle s doors are locked in the following conditions When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle When the autom...

Page 198: ...n to activate the cruise control Cruise control indicator will be dis played Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and push...

Page 199: ...ased as follows Fine adjustment By approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h each time the lever is operated Large adjustment The set speed can be increased or decreased continu ally until the lever is released Pu...

Page 200: ...ontrol cancelation Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph 16 km h below the preset vehicle...

Page 201: ...or cruise control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traffic...

Page 202: ...le to vehicle distance control In vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode the vehicle automatically accelerates or deceler ates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead Vehi...

Page 203: ...ll be displayed Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and push the lever down to set the speed SET indicator will be displa...

Page 204: ...stment By approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h each time the lever is operated Large adjustment By approximately 5 mph 8 km h for each 0 75 sec onds the lever is held When the set speed is shown in km h Fine...

Page 205: ...ing vehicle mark will also be displayed Select a distance from the table below Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Vehicle to vehicle distance increases decre...

Page 206: ...s the cruise control The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed Resuming is available whe...

Page 207: ...re 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 dis tance control Example of deceler...

Page 208: ...ising When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient auto matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driv...

Page 209: ...he lever forward and hold for approximately one sec ond Constant speed control mode indi cator will come on When in constant speed control mode to return to vehicle to vehi cle distance control mode p...

Page 210: ...rder to maintain the dis tance to the vehicle ahead Automatic cancelation of vehicle to vehicle distance control Vehicle to vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the fol lowing...

Page 211: ...trol Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving The following actions may solve the problem When a message ind...

Page 212: ...undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radiofrequency radiati...

Page 213: ...hat allows care less or inattentive driving and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low visibility conditions It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle s surr...

Page 214: ...ed control and could cause an acci dent resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On winding roads On slippery roads such as those covered with rain ice or snow O...

Page 215: ...h small rear ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane Conditions under which the vehicle to vehicle distance control may not function correctly Apply the brakes a...

Page 216: ...grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact If the sensor moves even slightly off position the system may malfunc...

Page 217: ...ge is shown on the multi information display To turn off Eco drive mode press the ECO switch again Sport mode Assists acceleration response by controlling the hybrid system Suitable for when precise h...

Page 218: ...de controls the heating cooling operations and fan speed of the air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency P 268 To improve air conditioning performance adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco dr...

Page 219: ...the ABS TRAC VSC and EPS Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by controlling steering performance TRAC Traction Control Helps to maintain drive power and pr...

Page 220: ...ms may reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels Pressing the switch to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to free it To turn the TRAC system off quick...

Page 221: ...lowing conditions may occur when the above systems are operating None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering A motor sound may...

Page 222: ...vered roads When driving with tire chains When driving over bumps in the road When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and pow...

Page 223: ...inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level The ABS TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for furthe...

Page 224: ...control While hill start assist control is operating the brakes remain automatically applied after the driver releases the brake pedal The stop lights and the high mounted stoplight turn on Hill star...

Page 225: ...sed again The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 min utes If the slip indicator comes on It may indicate a malfunction in the system Contact your Toyota dealer CAUTION Hill s...

Page 226: ...frontal collision the system applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed Pre collision braking When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision the s...

Page 227: ...ning light turns on when pre collision system is dis abled The radar sensor detects vehi cles or other obstacles on or near the road ahead and determines whether a collision is imminent based on the p...

Page 228: ...ke pedal is depressed Pre collision braking Vehicle speed is greater than about 10 mph 15 km h The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehi cle running ahead of you is great...

Page 229: ...icle is skidding such as the VSC system off When your vehicle is steeply inclined When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment Automatic cancelation of the pre collision system When a malfunction o...

Page 230: ...pointing upwards caused by a heavy load in the lug gage compartment etc Vehicles that cut in suddenly Vehicles with small rear ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same...

Page 231: ...e driver to pay close attention to the vehicle s surroundings Assisting the driver in making correct judgment When attempting to estimate the likelihood of a collision the only data available to the p...

Page 232: ...turns the system on or off When the switch is set to on the switch s indicator illuminates Common switch for Blind Spot Moni tor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function Outside rear view mirror...

Page 233: ...de temperature is extremely high or low The sensor voltage has become abnormal If a message continues to be displayed have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer Certification for the Blind Spot...

Page 234: ...sure the Blind Spot Monitor system can function correctly Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong impact If the sensor moves even slightly off position the system may m...

Page 235: ...detection areas 1 2 3 CAUTION Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Blind Spot Mon...

Page 236: ...the detection area when it changes lanes Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a vehicle The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types...

Page 237: ...etc When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle When vehicle lanes are wide and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle When the vehicle that ente...

Page 238: ...garding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and...

Page 239: ...ay Example The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when The BSM main switch is set to on The shift lever is in R Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph 8 km h Approaching vehicle...

Page 240: ...g up in the parking space next to your vehicle Depending on conditions detection of a vehicle and or object may occur Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not function corr...

Page 241: ...e retained when slowing down Delays Repeated acceleration and deceleration as well as long waits at traffic lights will lead to bad fuel consumption Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid dela...

Page 242: ...heater Checking tire inflation pressure Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption Also as snow tires can cause large a...

Page 243: ...volt bat tery Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand and that chains match the size of...

Page 244: ...ve any excess ice or snow that may have accu mulated on the exterior lights vehicle s roof chassis around the tires or on the brakes Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting...

Page 245: ...n loca tion and type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains Tire chain installation Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains Install and remove ti...

Page 246: ...ely and may cause death or serious injury Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used or 30 mph 50 km h whichever is lower Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces o...

Page 247: ...266 4 6 Driving tips AVALON_HV_U OM41451U...

Page 248: ...Using the air conditioning system and defogger X Front control panel type A X Front control panel type B Automatic air conditioning system Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accordin...

Page 249: ...n speed display Air outlet display Front passenger s side tem perature display Front passenger s side tem perature control Outside air or recirculated mode SYNC mode Cooling and dehumidification funct...

Page 250: ...ssed the SYNC display disappears The front passenger s side temperature control switch is touched the front passenger s side temperature setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is pressed...

Page 251: ...operation status During automatic operation the operation status of fan speed air outlet mode outside recirculated air mode and whether the A C is on or off can be confirmed on the display by touching...

Page 252: ...ture setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is pressed indicator is on and the rear passenger s temperature setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is turned indi cator is o...

Page 253: ...ated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used It may switch automatically To defog the windshield and the side windows early turn the air flow and temperature up To...

Page 254: ...operates Press The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode each time the button is pressed X Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the kno...

Page 255: ...exceeds 68 F 20 C the air conditioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically This may also reduce fuel consumption It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressi...

Page 256: ...nding on the temperature setting outside temperature pressure engine coolant temper ature or inside temperature When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F 24 C and the air condition ing system is on In...

Page 257: ...ponse may occur If fingernails are used to operate the system non response may occur If a touch pen is used to operate the system non response may occur If the palm of your hand touches the operating...

Page 258: ...onger than necessary when the hybrid system is off In order to detect fog on the windshield a sensor which monitors the temperature of the windshield the surround humidity etc is installed Follow thes...

Page 259: ...itions The power switch must be in the ON mode Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers These features are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops dew and frost from the outsid...

Page 260: ...em Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should refer to the Display Audio System Owner s Manual Type A Type B X With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation syst...

Page 261: ...shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits This transmitter must not be co located or operated in co...

Page 262: ...dant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps l exception des extr mit s mains poignets pieds et chevilles Under Indu...

Page 263: ...ystem The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle s audio controls All other adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself When using a portable audio device connected to the power out...

Page 264: ...5 3 Using the interior lights Interior lights list Outer foot lights if equipped Rear personal interior lights P 285 Front personal interior lights P 285 Ambient lights if equipped P 286 Front door c...

Page 265: ...off Turns the lights on off linked to door position Front Turns the light on off Rear Turns the light on off If the lights are turned on by the personal interior light main switch the lights cannot tu...

Page 266: ...the doors are locked unlocked and whether the doors are opened closed To prevent 12 volt battery discharge If the personal interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off the lights wil...

Page 267: ...when cabin temperature becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with othe...

Page 268: ...ith the mechanical key Removing the insert The insert inside the glove box can be removed Glove box 1 2 3 CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the glove box closed In the event of sudden braking or sudd...

Page 269: ...lever to release the lock When using the console box lid as an armrest Tray in the console box Console box Slide the console box lid forward as needed Slide the lid forward while pulling up the lever...

Page 270: ...ull down the armrest X Rear type B Pull down the armrest and open the lid CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the console box closed In the event of sudden braking an accident may occur due to an occup...

Page 271: ...than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking causing injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent burns Wh...

Page 272: ...elease the lock and the tray will automati cally close When placing small items on top of the tray The tray can be opened while small items are placed on it An electronic device on the tray can be rec...

Page 273: ...harging may stop temporarily Charging will start again after a while Locking unlocking the doors by touching the door handle Opening closing the doors Pressing the trunk opener switch Closing the trun...

Page 274: ...SM device complies with Canadian ICES 001 Cet appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB 001 du Canada CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the auxiliary boxes closed In the event of sudden braking an acci...

Page 275: ...waves Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices To avoid interference with other electrical devices turn the wireless charger off by turning off the wireless...

Page 276: ...296 5 4 Using the storage features AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Trunk features Grocery bag hooks Cargo net if equipped...

Page 277: ...297 5 4 Using the storage features 5 Interior features AVALON_HV_U OM41451U NOTICE To prevent damage to the hooks Do not apply too much load to the hooks...

Page 278: ...swing it to the side To use the side extender place the visor in the side position then slide it backward Open the cover to use The light turns on when the cover is opened Sun visors and vanity mirro...

Page 279: ...If the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds or more the min utes move forward by 5 minutes at a time X Type B Adjusts the hours Pressing and holding the button adjusts the hours forward quickly 1...

Page 280: ...isconnecting and reconnecting 12 volt battery terminals X Type A The time display will automatically be set to 12 00 AM X Type B The time display will automatically be set to 12 00 Time display Type B...

Page 281: ...display may take longer than normal to change When the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds less than 9 mph 15 km h When the outside temperature has changed suddenly at the entrance exit of a g...

Page 282: ...302 5 5 Other interior features AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Console box Power outlets The power outlets can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A...

Page 283: ...NOTICE To avoid damaging the power outlets Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir cuit To prev...

Page 284: ...s the knob to release it and turn the knob to the desired tem perature setting The further you turn the knob clockwise the warmer the seat temperature becomes Turn the knob counterclockwise all the wa...

Page 285: ...is in ON mode Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger s seat When a passenger leaves the passenger seat while the seat ventilation turns on the seat ventilator automatically turn...

Page 286: ...old remedies etc Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating Do not...

Page 287: ...307 5 5 Other interior features 5 Interior features AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Fold down the armrest for use Armrest NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest Do not apply too much load on the armrest...

Page 288: ...The shift lever is shifted out of R and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph 15 km h If the hybrid system is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse operation feature it...

Page 289: ...12 volt battery discharge Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off To ensure normal operation of the sunshade Observe the following precautions Do not place excessive load on th...

Page 290: ...rovided with the rear assist grips Coat hooks CAUTION Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook If the SRS curtain shield airbags d...

Page 291: ...ceil ing can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat Assist grips CAUTION Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat NOTICE T...

Page 292: ...vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator light Buttons Garage door opener If equipped Th...

Page 293: ...view while pro gramming Press and hold one of the HomeLink buttons and the transmitter button When the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash you can release both buttons If th...

Page 294: ...rate see if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button The garage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeLink flashe...

Page 295: ...f the training button Press the training button Following this step you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3 below Press and hold the vehicle s programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds and rele...

Page 296: ...the indicator light on the HomeLink compatible trans ceiver starts to flash rapidly release the buttons Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly pro grammed button Check to see if the...

Page 297: ...er 20 seconds the HomeLink indicator light will start flashing slowly Keep pressing the HomeLink button and press and hold the transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow...

Page 298: ...ed by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For additional programming assistance with your HomeLink Universal Transceiver Visit on the web at w...

Page 299: ...Safety Connect is supported by Toyota s designated response center which operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select telematics hardware eq...

Page 300: ...in the event of vehicle theft P 323 Emergency Assistance Button SOS Connects drivers to response center support P 323 Enhanced Roadside Assistance Provides drivers various on road assistance P 323 Sub...

Page 301: ...variety of subscrip tion terms is available charges vary by subscription term selected Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location and Enhanced Roadside Assistance w...

Page 302: ...lfunction contact your Toyota dealer No indicator light off Safety Connect service not active Automatic Collision Notification In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear end collision the syst...

Page 303: ...Assistance Button SOS In the event of an emergency on the road push the SOS button to reach the Safety Connect response center The answering agent will determine your vehicle s location assess the eme...

Page 304: ...Ionizing Radiation Protection 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval uations of the relevant scientific literature Over 120 scientists engi neers and physicians from univer...

Page 305: ...erior features AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Operation To turn the compass on or off press the switch for more than 3 seconds Compass If equipped The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc...

Page 306: ...mount of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration the compass will deviate To obtain higher precision or perfect cali...

Page 307: ...bove press the switch to select the num ber of the zone you are in If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment the cali bration is complete Circling calibration When C appears on th...

Page 308: ...has been disconnected A door is open CAUTION While driving Do not adjust the display Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped When doing the circling calibration Be sure to secur...

Page 309: ...tic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your vehicle s paint High pressure car washes Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows Before usin...

Page 310: ...the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor If something bumps against the windshield If yo...

Page 311: ...s chipped or scratched have it repaired immediately To prevent the wheels from corroding remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels Cleaning the exterior lights Was...

Page 312: ...off all remaining traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area Remove loose dirt using a vacuum...

Page 313: ...rpeted portions of the glove box console box etc If a strong adhesive tape is used there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could be damaged CAUTION Water in the vehicle Do not splash or...

Page 314: ...the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or containing wax on the uphol stery as the...

Page 315: ...ome maintenance procedures by yourself Please be aware that do it yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended For details about warranty coverage...

Page 316: ...d about the operations of all systems on your vehicle Keep a copy of the repair order It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage If any problem should arise whil...

Page 317: ...lified service shop for advice Engine compartment Items Check points Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct level P 356 Engine power control unit coolant Is the engine power control unit coolan...

Page 318: ...e shift lever is in P is the vehicle securely stopped Brake pedal Does the brake pedal move smoothly Does the brake pedal have appro priate clearance from the floor P 459 Does the brake pedal have the...

Page 319: ...es smoothly When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on is the vehicle securely stopped Seat belts Do the seat belts operate smoothly The seat belts should not be dam aged Seats Do the seat con...

Page 320: ...hould not be any signs of fluid leakage after the vehicle has been parked Tires Is the tire inflation pressure cor rect The tires should not be dam aged or excessively worn Have the tires been rotated...

Page 321: ...amp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I M test The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi cle is driven 40 or more times Contact y...

Page 322: ...6 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Rag or paper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine power control unit coolant level P 353 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or a similar high quality ethyl...

Page 323: ...number and watt age rating as original Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Wrench Radiator and condenser P 355 Tire inflation pressure P 369 Tire pressure gauge Compressed air source Washer...

Page 324: ...hey may be hot Oil and other fluids may also be hot Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper and rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fue...

Page 325: ...auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Hood Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood 1 2 CAUTION Pre driving check Check that the hood is fully closed and locked If the hood i...

Page 326: ...maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Front Rear Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack cor rectly Improper placement may damage your...

Page 327: ...or automotive jack stands on a solid flat level surface Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the parking bra...

Page 328: ...s P 379 Engine oil filler cap P 351 Engine oil level dipstick P 350 Brake fluid reservoir P 356 Engine coolant radiator P 355 Power control unit coolant radiator P 355 Condenser P 355 Electric cooling...

Page 329: ...f the hybrid system wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick clean Reinsert the dipstick ful...

Page 330: ...rtain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving In the following situations oil consumption may increase and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals When the...

Page 331: ...e manner Do not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Toyota dealer service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disp...

Page 332: ...ines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold Engine coolant reservoir Reservoir cap F line L line If the level is on or below the L line add coolant up to the F line P 444 Power control unit c...

Page 333: ...oolant reservoir caps drain cock and water pump If you cannot find a leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION When the hybrid system is hot Do not re...

Page 334: ...way any foreign objects If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer Radiators and condenser CAUTION When th...

Page 335: ...uid Brake fluid 1 2 Fluid type FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Items Clean funnel CAUTION When filling the reservoir Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painte...

Page 336: ...dd washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or operating as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc NOTICE Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid Do not u...

Page 337: ...of luggage compartment Pull the 12 volt battery cover while pressing down on the tab Make sure that the 12 volt battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections cracks or lo...

Page 338: ...the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme diately after reconnecting the 12 volt battery If this happens use the wire less remote control or the mechanical key to lock unlock the d...

Page 339: ...y terminals with tools Do not smoke or light a match near the 12 volt battery Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothes Never inhale or swallow electrolyte Wear protective safety glasses when working n...

Page 340: ...electrolyte gets on your clothes It can soak through clothing on to your skin Immediately take off the cloth ing and follow the procedure above if necessary If you accidentally swallow electrolyte Dr...

Page 341: ...he side wall of each tire Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Toyota recommends that tire rotation is...

Page 342: ...nd transmitters are installed new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized Have tire pressure warning valve and transm...

Page 343: ...the specified cold tire inflation pressure level P 459 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire infla tion pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on...

Page 344: ...and transmitter is not reg istered the tire pressure warning system will not work properly After driv ing for about 20 minutes the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indic...

Page 345: ...as radial tires as original equipment make sure your snow tires also have radial construction Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions Snow tires...

Page 346: ...rts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling characteristics which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury Do not mix tires of different makes models or tread patterns Als...

Page 347: ...is repaired with liquid sealants the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly If a liquid sealant is used contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soo...

Page 348: ...intenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON_HV_U OM41451U The recommended cold tire infla tion pressure and tire size are dis played on the tire and loading information label P 459 Tire inflation pressure...

Page 349: ...measurement and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage Put the tire valve cap back on Tire inflation pressure check interval You should check tire inflation pressure every two...

Page 350: ...on pressure to be higher after driving Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced CAUTION Proper inflation is critical to s...

Page 351: ...een straightened Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum wheels When rotating repairing or changing your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after drivi...

Page 352: ...wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Doing so may result in an accident causing death or seri ous injury When installing the wheel nuts Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts...

Page 353: ...warn ing valves and transmitters make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop In addition make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmit...

Page 354: ...P 288 Lift up the side with the stay disconnect the stay tabs and remove the partition by pulling horizontally Remove the glove box cover Press the tabs and remove the filter cover Air conditioning f...

Page 355: ...dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow early replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Schedule maintenance guide or Owner s Manual Supplement If air...

Page 356: ...y CR2032 Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover To prevent damage to the key cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing...

Page 357: ...smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly The operational range will be reduced CAUTION Removed battery and other parts These parts are small and if swallowed by a child...

Page 358: ...ls about which fuse to check P 382 Open the Fuse box cover X Engine compartment type A fuse box Push the tab in and lift the lid off X Engine compartment type B fuse box Push the tabs in and lift the...

Page 359: ...380 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance AVALON_HV_U OM41451U X Driver s side instrument panel Remove the lid Remove the fuse with the pull out tool Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool 4...

Page 360: ...U OM41451U Check if the fuse is blown Normal fuse Blown fuse Type A and B Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat ing The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid...

Page 361: ...he back of the cover Fuse layout and amperage ratings Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 METER IG2 5 A Gauge and meters 2 FAN 50 A Electric cooling fans 3 H LP CLN 30 A No circuit 4 ENG W PMP 30 A Multiport fuel i...

Page 362: ...ential multiport fuel injection system electroni cally controlled brake system 19 EFI NO 3 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 20 INJ 7 5 A Multiport fuel...

Page 363: ...le control system 36 ABS NO 2 7 5 A Electronically controlled brake system 37 EFI NO 1 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 38 EFI MAIN NO 2 20 A A F sensor...

Page 364: ...1 PM IGCT 7 5 A Hybrid system electronic controlled transmission 2 BATT VL SSR 10 A Hybrid system 3 INV 7 5 A Hybrid system 4 DC DC IGCT 10 A Hybrid system 5 INV W PMP RLY 7 5 A Hybrid system 6 BATT F...

Page 365: ...glove box light 4 RR P OUTLET 15 A Power outlet 5 ECU IG2 NO 2 7 5 A Smart key system electronically con trolled brake system 6 ECU IG2 NO 1 7 5 A Hybrid system 7 A B 10 A Front passenger occupant cla...

Page 366: ...A Audio system navigation system 22 FR P OUTLET 15 A Power outlet 23 WIPER S 10 A Dynamic radar cruise control pre colli sion system 24 EPS IG1 7 5 A Electric power steering 25 BKUP LP 7 5 A Multipor...

Page 367: ...fuel injection system daytime running lights Blind Spot Monitor charging system headlight high beam rear window defogger back up lights outside rear view mirror defoggers fog lights elec tronically co...

Page 368: ...e Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload non genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable CAUTION To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle...

Page 369: ...ry bulb replacement seems difficult to perform contact your Toyota dealer For more information about replacing other light bulbs contact your Toyota dealer Preparing for light bulb replacement Bulb lo...

Page 370: ...391 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Rear Rear turn signal light Back up light License plate light 1 2 3...

Page 371: ...ounter clockwise Set the new light bulb Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockwise to set Set the connector After installing the connector shake the bulb base ge...

Page 372: ...ow beams Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Set the new light bulb Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockw...

Page 373: ...side of the bulb to be replaced Remove the 3 fender liner clips Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb and turn the steering wheel to the right when replac ing t...

Page 374: ...he 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockwise to set Set the connector After installing the connector shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose turn the fog...

Page 375: ...rking light To allow enough working space turn the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced Remove the 3 fender liner clips Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the...

Page 376: ...elf maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Remove the fender liner bolt and partly remove the fender liner Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release Turn the bulb base coun...

Page 377: ...intenance AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Remove the light bulb When installing reverse the steps listed Rear turn signal light Open the trunk lid and remove the luggage trim cover clip Pull the hook while depre...

Page 378: ...t yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Partly remove the luggage trim cover Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Remove the light bulb When installing reverse the steps lis...

Page 379: ...nance AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Back up light Open the trunk lid and remove the clips Then partly remove the trunk panel cover Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Remove the light bulb When installing rev...

Page 380: ...s as shown in the illustration To prevent damaging the vehi cle wrap the screwdriver with a tape Remove the light bulb When installing reverse the steps listed Replacing the following bulbs If any of...

Page 381: ...each consist of a number of LEDs If any of the LEDs burn out take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced Condensation build up on the inside of the lens Temporary condensation...

Page 382: ...d or dropped it may blow out or crack Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them Failure to do so may result in heat damage fire or water entering the headlight unit This may damage t...

Page 383: ...lights are turned on An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in death or serious injury by electric shock Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs co...

Page 384: ...ce again Emergency flashers If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is not operating while the READY indicator is not illuminated the 12 volt bat tery may discharge...

Page 385: ...stop the hybrid system press and hold the power switch for 2 consecutive sec onds or more or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road If your vehicl...

Page 386: ...The vehicle makes an abnormal sound Do not tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage If your vehicle needs to be towed If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towed by your T...

Page 387: ...y be dam aged Towing with a wheel lift type truck X From the front X From the rear Release the parking brake Use a towing dolly under the front wheels Using a flat bed truck CAUTION Observe the follow...

Page 388: ...ront wheels on the ground To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel lift type truck When raising the vehicle ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the rai...

Page 389: ...elated to the suspension system Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system Engine missing stumbling or running roughly Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when brakin...

Page 390: ...reached a speed of 3 mph 5 km h If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes If a light comes on or fla...

Page 391: ...n in the vehicle s charging system Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately Warning light Wa...

Page 392: ...Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in The VSC system The TRAC system or The hill start assist control system The light will flash when the ABS the VSC the TRAC or the hill start assist control sy...

Page 393: ...t A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc tion P 422 Tire pressure warning light When the light comes on Low tire i...

Page 394: ...once If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds Then if the seat belt is still unfastened the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 2...

Page 395: ...ight to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving First check the following Is the fuel tank empty I...

Page 396: ...properly The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi tions When the condition becomes normal the system will work properly If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning...

Page 397: ...power steering warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound When the electric power steering system warning light comes on The steering wheel may become extremely heavy If the steering...

Page 398: ...proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect...

Page 399: ...from functioning properly Always check the TPMS tire pres sure warning system malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter n...

Page 400: ...rning buzzer In some cases the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound If Hybrid System Overheat Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Place is shown Coping method P 444 This message may...

Page 401: ...em Turn on the emergency flashers P 406 If you have a flat tire Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided For details about tires P 362 CAUTION If you have a flat tire Do not co...

Page 402: ...424 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Location of the spare tire jack and tools Luggage floor cover Jack Jack handle Spare tire Tool tray Wheel nut wrench 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 403: ...do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle Put the jack properly in its jack point Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not sta...

Page 404: ...426 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Remove the luggage floor cover Remove the jack Taking out the jack and jack handle 1 2...

Page 405: ...emove the luggage floor cover P 426 Remove the tool tray Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Taking out the spare tire 1 2 3 CAUTION When storing the spare tire Be careful not to ca...

Page 406: ...he jack point The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel They indicate the jack point positions Replacing a flat tire 1 Flat tire Wheel chock positions Front Left hand side Behind the re...

Page 407: ...es AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire When resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel d...

Page 408: ...Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire to fall off resulting in death or serious injury Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft lbf...

Page 409: ...o come off Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wh...

Page 410: ...inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system Also if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on the light rema...

Page 411: ...ultaneously Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi ble Avoid sudden acceleration abrupt steering sudden braking and shift ing operations that cause sudden engine braking...

Page 412: ...k Before driving make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking NOTICE Driving with...

Page 413: ...attery depletion or a blown fuse How ever depending on the type of malfunction an interim measure is available to start the hybrid system P 436 One of the following may be the cause of the problem The...

Page 414: ...following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power switch is functioning normally Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Turn the power switch to ACCE...

Page 415: ...a rag Press the shift lock override button The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on...

Page 416: ...nlocks the other doors Trunk P 140 If the electronic key does not operate prop erly If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted P 126 or the electronic key cannot be used be...

Page 417: ...opping the hybrid system Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system Replacing the key battery As the above procedure is a temporary measur...

Page 418: ...Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive battery terminal on your vehicle Connect the clamp on the other end of the positiv...

Page 419: ...remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were connected Once the hybrid system starts have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Starting the hybri...

Page 420: ...h was in before the 12 volt bat tery discharged be especially careful when reconnecting the 12 volt battery Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replac ing the 12 volt b...

Page 421: ...ttery In the event that 12 volt battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the aff...

Page 422: ...ure gauge enters the red zone Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system and then stop the hybrid system If you see steam Carefully lift the hood after the steam subside...

Page 423: ...oling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi ately after a cold start Confirm that the fan is oper...

Page 424: ...ing fan If a large amount of coolant leaks immediately contact your Toyota dealer The coolant level is satisfac tory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir Reservoir FULL line LOW li...

Page 425: ...te even if the gasoline engine stops Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan which may lead to fin gers or clothing especially a tie a scarf or a muffler getting caught resulting in se...

Page 426: ...cle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow Press to turn off TRAC CAUTION When attempting to free a stuck vehicle If you ch...

Page 427: ...M41451U NOTICE To avoid damaging the transmission and other components Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than necessary If the vehicle remains stuck even after...

Page 428: ...450 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON_HV_U OM41451U...

Page 429: ...data fuel oil level etc Dimensions and weight Overall length 195 3 in 4960 mm Overall width 72 2 in 1835 mm Overall height 57 5 in 1460 mm Wheelbase 111 0 in 2820 mm Tread Front 62 6 in 1590 mm Rear...

Page 430: ...identifier for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is located on the top left of the instrument...

Page 431: ...ment Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity Reference 17 0 gal 64 35 L 14 2 Imp gal Electric motor traction motor Type Permanent...

Page 432: ...ence quantity to be used when changing the engine oil Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system wait more than 5 minutes and check the oil level on the dipstick Lubrication system Oil capacity...

Page 433: ...Oil viscosity 0W 20 is explained here as an example The 0W in 0W 20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starti...

Page 434: ...er of the following Toyota Super Long Life Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do...

Page 435: ...12 0 V Discharged Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid system and all lights are turned off Charging rates 5 A max Hybrid transaxle Fluid capacity 3 9 qt 3 7 L 3 3 Imp qt Fluid type Toyota G...

Page 436: ...6 0 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake lining wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking brake pedal travel 2 7 10 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 Steering Free play Less th...

Page 437: ...adlights Low beam discharge bulbs Low beam halogen bulbs High beam 9005 9005 35 60 60 A B C Fog lights 55 D Front turn signal parking lights 7444NA 28 8 E Side marker lights W5W 5 F Side turn signal l...

Page 438: ...which is expected to be applied worldwide The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels In the U S category 4 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quality by lower...

Page 439: ...mulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is available in many areas Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blende...

Page 440: ...no need for concern NOTICE Notice on fuel quality Do not use improper fuels If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your ve...

Page 441: ...464 8 1 Specifications AVALON_HV_U OM41451U X Full size tire X Compact spare tire Tire information Typical tire symbols...

Page 442: ...rked RADIAL is a bias ply tire TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the a...

Page 443: ...turer s identifica tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer s optional tire type code 3 or 4 letters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Fe...

Page 444: ...e size Tire use P Passenger car T Temporary use Section width millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter inches Load index 2 digits...

Page 445: ...468 8 1 Specifications AVALON_HV_U OM41451U Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer Tire section names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

Page 446: ...is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2...

Page 447: ...d reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safet...

Page 448: ...items which may be replaced of hybrid transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are avail able as factory installed equipment w...

Page 449: ...etween rim flanges Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb 68 kg times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The l...

Page 450: ...d radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at...

Page 451: ...e linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire including ele vations due to labeling decorations or protec tive bands or ribs Passenger car tire A tire intended for use o...

Page 452: ...when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F 1805 00 Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow and Ice Covered Surfaces and which is marked with an...

Page 453: ...mal load Number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehi cle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front 1 in second seat 11 through 15 5 2 in front 1 in second seat 1 in th...

Page 454: ...rmation on customizing settings using the naviga tion system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer Definition of symbols O Available Not avai...

Page 455: ...Operation signal Buzzer On Off O Operation buzzer vol ume Level 5 Off to level 7 O O O Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 sec o...

Page 456: ...n Press and hold short Off O Press twice One short press Press and hold long Door lock P 135 Unlocking using a key Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked...

Page 457: ...eat O Power switch P 183 Time elapsed before the power switch related messages on the multi information display turn off 60 sec onds 30 sec onds O 600 sec onds Automatic light con trol system P 197 Li...

Page 458: ...Off O Operation when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person On Off O Ambient lights On Off O Outer foot lights On Off O Time elapsed before the outer foot lights turn off 15...

Page 459: ...e P 308 Reverse operation On Off O Time elapsed before the reverse operation fea ture activates 0 7 seconds 0 second O 0 9 seconds 1 2 seconds CAUTION During customization As the hybrid system needs t...

Page 460: ...3 8 2 Customization 8 Vehicle specifications AVALON_HV_U OM41451U NOTICE During customization To prevent 12 volt battery discharge ensure that the hybrid system is oper ating while customizing feature...

Page 461: ...opera tion after such cases as the maintenance being performed on the vehicle Item When to initialize Reference Maintenance data After the maintenance is per formed P 337 Tire pressure warning sys te...

Page 462: ...mplaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual pr...

Page 463: ...ronic key battery weak or depleted P 377 Is the power switch in ON mode When locking the doors turn the power switch off P 184 Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle When locking the doors make...

Page 464: ...he lock is set Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child protector lock P 136 The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open...

Page 465: ...case the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way P 439 Is the 12 volt battery discharged P 440 Is the power switch in ON mode If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake ped...

Page 466: ...ON mode the hybrid system is not operating for a period of time P 185 The seat belt reminder light is flashing Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts P 415 The brake system war...

Page 467: ...tart the hybrid system Is the message displayed on the multi information display Check the message on the multi information display When a warning light turns on refer to P 412 When a warning message...

Page 468: ...41451U Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire P 423 Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow P 448 When a problem has occurred I...

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