TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

481Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 408
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 443
Hybrid transmission .............. 442
Washer ................................. 351
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 287
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 329
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 133
Seat heaters ......................... 283
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 283
Front side marker lights.......... 186 Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Front turn signal lights ........... 184 Replacing light bulbs............. 382
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wattage ................................ 444
Fuel ........................................... 438 Capacity ................................ 438
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 445
Refueling............................... 198
Type ...................................... 438
Warning light ......................... 401
Fuel consumption...................... 95
Fuel filler door.......................... 198 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 200
Refueling............................... 198
Fuses ........................................ 375 Garage door opener ................ 307
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 290
Grocery bag hooks.................. 297
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 186
Automatic high beam ............ 189
Discharge headlights precautions......................... 389
Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Wattage ................................ 444
Heaters Air conditioning system......... 274
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 278
Seat heaters ......................... 283
High-voltage components ........ 74
Hill-start assist control ........... 261
Hood ......................................... 341
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 306
Grocery bag hooks ............... 297
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
FG
H

482Alphabetical index
Horn .......................................... 141
Hybrid battery (traction battery)...................... 74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 75
Hybrid system ............................ 70 Emergency shut off system .... 75
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 100
EV drive mode ...................... 178
High voltage components ....... 74
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 92
Hybrid system precautions ..... 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 266
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 420
Overheating .......................... 429
Power (ignition) switch .......... 172
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 71
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission ................ 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 182
S mode ................................. 181 I/M test ...................................... 338
Identification
Engine .................................. 437
Vehicle .................................. 437
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 172
Illuminated entry system ........ 288
Immobilizer system ................... 79
Indicators ................................... 88
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 333
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 357
Inside rear view mirror ............ 143
Instrument panel
light control ............................. 91
Interior lights ........................... 286I

483Alphabetical index
JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 342
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 409
Jack handle .............................. 409
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 152
Power windows ..................... 149
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 110, 116
Wireless remote
control......................... 110, 116
Keys .......................................... 106
Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Electronic key ....................... 106
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 422
Key number plate.................. 106
Keyless entry ........................ 106
Mechanical key ..................... 106
Power switch......................... 172
Replacing the battery ............ 373
Warning buzzer..................... 122
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 37 Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 222
LATCH anchors ......................... 60
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 222
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 341
Hood lock release lever ........ 341
Internal trunk release lever ... 118
Shift lever.............................. 180
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wiper lever ........................... 193
License plate lights ................. 186 Light switch ........................... 186
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 380
Wattage ................................ 444
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 189
Headlight switch ................... 186
Illuminated entry system ....... 288
Interior light ........................... 287
Interior lights list.................... 286
Personal lights ...................... 287
Replacing light bulbs ............ 380
Trunk light ............................. 118
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Vanity lights .......................... 299
Wattage ................................ 444
Load capacity .......................... 169
Lock steering column ............. 175
Luggage net ............................. 297
Luggage security system ....... 117
J
K
L

484Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 339
General maintenance ........... 334
Maintenance requirements ... 332
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 332
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 398
Master warning light................ 401
Meter ........................................... 90 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 278
Outside rear view mirrors...... 145
Vanity mirrors........................ 299
Moon roof ................................. 151
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Multi-information display .......... 94 Cruise control........................ 246
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 233
Energy monitor ..................... 100
Switching the display .............. 95
Tachometer........................... 181
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 407 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 439
Opener
Hood ..................................... 341
Trunk .................................... 116
Outer foot lights ...................... 286
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 250
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 278
Overheating ............................. 429
MN
O

485Alphabetical index
Parking brake ........................... 185Operation .............................. 185
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 398
Parking lights ........................... 186
Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .................................. 209 Function ................................ 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 213
Warning light ......................... 400
Personal lights ......................... 287
Power control unit ..................... 74
Power control unit coolant ..... 347 Capacity ................................ 441
Checking ............................... 347
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 269
Power easy access system .................................... 133
Power outlets ........................... 302
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 262 Warning light ......................... 399
Power switch............................ 172
Power windows........................ 148
Jam protection function......... 149
Operation .............................. 148
Window lock switch............... 148
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 209 Function ................................ 209
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 213
Warning light ......................... 400 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 233
Radiator .................................... 349
Rear personal lights ................ 287
Rear seat heaters .................... 283
Rear sunshade......................... 304
Rear turn signal lights ............ 184 Replacing light bulbs ............ 384
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wattage ................................ 444
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 278
Refueling .................................. 198 Capacity................................ 438
Fuel types ............................. 438
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 200
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 200
Regenerative braking ................ 72
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 373
Fuses .................................... 375
Light bulbs ............................ 378
Tires...................................... 408
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 470
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 333
Road accident cautions ............ 77
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

486Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 314
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 330
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 401
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 399
Seat heaters ............................. 283
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 283
Seating capacity ...................... 169 Seats ......................................... 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 59
Cleaning ............................... 329
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 132
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 283
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 283
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 187
Automatic high beam ............ 189
Camera sensor ............. 204, 206
Humidity sensor .................... 282
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Radar sensor ........ 204, 205, 252
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 196
Service plug ............................... 74
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
S

487Alphabetical index
Shift lever ................................. 180Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 182
Shift lock system ..................... 182
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 186 Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 250
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Side turn signal lights ............. 184 Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 116
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Snow tires ................................ 271 Spare tire .................................. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Storage location.................... 409
Spark plug ................................ 441
Specifications .......................... 436
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 259
Steering lock ............................ 175 Column lock release ............. 175
Steering wheel ......................... 141
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Storage feature ........................ 289
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 433
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 304
Roof ...................................... 152
Sun visors ................................ 299

488Alphabetical index
SwitchesBSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 250
Compass switch.................... 320
Cruise control switch..... 233, 246
“DISP” button .......................... 95
Door lock switches ................ 112
Driving mode select switch ... 259
Driving position memory switches.............................. 133
Emergency flashers switch ... 392
EV drive mode switch ........... 178
Garage door opener switches.............................. 307
Ignition switch ....................... 172
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 222
Light switch ........................... 186
Moon roof switches ............... 151
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145 PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 213
Power door lock switch ......... 112
Power switch ........................ 172
Power window switches........ 148
Rear sunshade switch .......... 304
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 278
Seat heater switches ............ 283
Seat ventilator switches ........ 283
“SOS” button......................... 314
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 358
Trunk opener main switch .... 117
Trunk opener switch ............. 116
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 233
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch .............. 148
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 193

489Alphabetical index
Tachometer .............................. 181
Tail lights .................................. 186Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 81
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 443
Maintenance data ................. 443
Warning light ......................... 401
Tire information ....................... 448
Glossary................................ 455
Size ....................................... 451
Tire identification number ..... 450
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 453
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 357 Function ................................ 357
Initializing .............................. 357
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 357
Registering ID codes ............ 359
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 358
Warning light ......................... 401 Tires .......................................... 356
Chains .................................. 270
Checking............................... 356
If you have a flat tire ............. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Information............................ 448
Replacing.............................. 408
Rotating tires ........................ 356
Size....................................... 443
Snow tires ............................. 271
Spare tire .............................. 408
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 357
Warning light......................... 401
Tools ......................................... 409
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Emergency towing ................ 394
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 202
Automatic High Beam ........... 189
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 233
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 222
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 209
T
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

490Alphabetical index
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 261
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 74
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 70
Transmission ........................... 180 Driving mode select switch ... 259
Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 182
S mode ................................. 181
Trip information ......................... 95
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk......................................... 116 Internal trunk release lever ... 118
Luggage security system ...... 117
Smart key system ................. 116
Trunk features....................... 297
Trunk grip.............................. 117
Trunk light ............................. 118
Trunk opener main switch..... 117
Trunk opener switch ............. 116
Wireless remote control ........ 116
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 118
Wattage ................................ 444
Turn signal lights..................... 184
Replacing light bulbs..... 382, 384
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wattage ................................ 444 USB port
*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 299
Wattage ................................ 444
Vanity mirrors .......................... 299
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 437
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 71
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 261
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 283
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 261
U
V