TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

541What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 469)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 496)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

542Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 338Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 338
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Warning light ......................... 454
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 322
Air conditioning filter .............. 432
Air conditioning system .................................... 338 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
S-FLOW mode ...................... 341
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34
SRS warning light ................. 454 Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 148
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 323
Warning light......................... 454
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio/visual system
*
Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 322
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 338 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic High Beam ............. 222
Automatic light control system.................................... 218
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 444
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 411 Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 485
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 333
Replacing .............................. 489
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 277 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 216
Fluid ...................................... 505
Parking brake........................ 212
Warning light ......................... 453
Brake assist ............................. 323
Brake Hold................................ 216 Warning light ......................... 455
Brake override system ............ 183
Break-in tips ............................ 184
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 277 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 281
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 283 Care
Aluminum wheels ................. 387
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 334
Child restraint system............... 54 Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 65
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Child safety ................................ 5312-volt battery precautions ................. 413, 490
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 413, 490
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 180
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 176
Rear door child-protectors .... 141
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 440
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 146
Child-protectors....................... 141
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389 Aluminum wheels.................. 387
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390 Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser................................ 408
Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen ............................ 106, 128
Coolant Capacity................................ 504
Checking............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 333
Cooling system........................ 407 Hybrid system overheating ........................ 492
Cornering lights....................... 219
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 264
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 524

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Daytime running light system .................................... 219
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 343
Rear window ......................... 343
Windshield ............................ 343
Dimensions .............................. 500
Dinghy towing .......................... 195
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 264
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 463
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 507
Door lock Doors .................................... 138
Smart key system ................. 138
Wireless remote control ........ 138 Doors ........................................ 138
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 141
Door lock .............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 141
Side doors ............................ 138
Side windows........................ 173
Drive-Start Control .................. 184
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 456
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 159
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 184
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving mode select switches ............................. 321
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 330
Procedures ........................... 182
Winter drive tips .................... 333
Driving information ................. 106
Driving position memory ........ 159
Memory recall function ......... 162
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 159
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 264
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ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 109
Eco drive mode ........................ 321
Eco guide ................................. 109
Eco score ................................. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 10
Electric motor
(traction motor) ....................... 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 324
Warning light ......................... 455
Electronic key .......................... 134 Battery-saving function ......... 150
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 482
Replacing the battery ............ 439
Emergency flashers ................ 446 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 453
If a warning light turns on ..... 453
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 463
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 482
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 480
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 448
If you have a flat tire ............. 469
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
If you think something is wrong ................................. 452
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 496
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 447
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 449
If your vehicle overheats....... 492
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch........................ 196
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 196
Identification number ............ 501
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 447
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 196
Overheating .......................... 492
Power switch......................... 196
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 504
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 333
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 503
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 333
Engine switch .......................... 196
Enhanced VSC ......................... 323
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) ..... 324 Warning light......................... 455
EV drive mode ......................... 202
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting
terminal .................................. 485
Flat tire ..................................... 469
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 505
Hybrid transmission .............. 505
Washer ................................. 410
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 456
Front personal lights............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 164
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 159
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Front side marker lightsLight switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs............. 444
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 444
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 502
Fuel gauge .............................. 98
Information ............................ 508
Refueling............................... 230
Type .............................. 502, 508
Warning light ......................... 456
Fuel consumption............ 106, 131
Fuel filler door.......................... 230 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 234
Refueling............................... 230
Fuses ........................................ 441
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks .................. 361 Head restraints ........................ 164
Head-up display....................... 121
Headlights ................................ 218
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 220
Heated steering wheel ............ 349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system............ 338
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 343
Seat heaters ......................... 349
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 444
High voltage components ........ 79
Hill-start assist control ........... 323
Hood ......................................... 401
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 376
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn .......................................... 167
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 121
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ..................... 79
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air
intake vent ....................... 80, 434
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Hybrid system ............................ 75Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 128
EV drive mode ...................... 202
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator........ 100
Hybrid system precautions ..... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 330
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 480
Overheating .......................... 492
Power (ignition) switch .......... 196
Starting the hybrid system .... 196
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 76
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 100
Hybrid transmission ................ 205 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
S mode ................................. 207 I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar)..................................... 300 Warning light......................... 455
Warning messages ............... 311
Identification Engine .................................. 501
Vehicle .................................. 501
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 311
Items to initialize ................... 533
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ............................ 300 Warning light......................... 455
Warning messages ............... 311
Interior lights ........................... 352 Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist ........... 292I

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JackPositioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 469
Jack handle .............................. 469
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 138, 144
Wireless remote control......................... 138, 145
Keys .......................................... 134 Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 134
Engine switch........................ 196
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 482
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
Key number plate.................. 134
Keyless entry ........................ 134
Mechanical key ..................... 135
Power switch......................... 196
Replacing the battery ............ 439
Warning buzzer..................... 149
Wireless remote control ........ 134
Knee airbags .............................. 34 Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 253
Language (multi- information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 253
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Shift lever.............................. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 166
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 226
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 444
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Cornering lights .................... 219
Daytime running light system .......... ...................... 219
Door courtesy lights .............. 352
Headlight switch ................... 218
Illuminated entry system ....... 354
Interior lights ......................... 353
Interior lights list.................... 352
Personal lights ...................... 353
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Trunk light ............................. 145
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 362
Wattage ................................ 507
Welcome lighting .................. 221
Load capacity .......................... 193
Lock steering column ............. 199
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