TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

541What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 198)
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●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
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(P. 485)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (P. 487)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. (P. 209)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 199)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 173)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of
time. (P. 198)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

542What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 458)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 212)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 455, 465)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 88)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 465)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 455, 465.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

543What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 471)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 498)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

544Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 338
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Warning light ......................... 456
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ..................................... 76
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 precautions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 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 ................. 456Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 148
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 323
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 271
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
*
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 lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 445
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 411
Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Replacing .............................. 491
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake
Brake Hold ............................ 216
Fluid ...................................... 507
Parking brake........................ 212
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 323
Brake Hold................................ 216
Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 183
Break-in tips ............................ 184
Brightness control
Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light
control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
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 system ............ 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”.

546Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery
precautions ................. 413, 492
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 413, 492
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
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser ................................ 408
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen............................. 106, 128
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 506
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Cooling system ........................ 407
Hybrid system
overheating......................... 494
Cornering lights ....................... 219Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 526
Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 343
Rear window ......................... 343
Windshield ............................ 343
Dimensions .............................. 502
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 258
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 509
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 ........................ 458
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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 ............ 263
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 ......................... 457
Electronic key .......................... 134
Battery-saving function ......... 150
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 484
Replacing the battery ............ 439
Emergency flashers ................ 448Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 455
If a warning light turns on ..... 455
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 465
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 487
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 484
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 482
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 450
If you have a flat tire ............. 471
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 454
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 498
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 449
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 451
If your vehicle overheats....... 494
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

548Alphabetical index
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch........................ 196
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 196
Identification number ............ 503
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 449
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 196
Overheating .......................... 494
Power switch......................... 196
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 506
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 505
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Engine switch .......................... 196
Enhanced VSC ......................... 323
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 324
Warning light ......................... 457
EV drive mode.......................... 202
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting
terminal .................................. 487Flat tire ..................................... 471
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 507
Hybrid transmission .............. 507
Washer ................................. 410
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 458
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
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Fuel
Capacity................................ 504
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 510
Refueling .............................. 230
Type.............................. 504, 510
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ........... 106, 131
Fuel filler door ......................... 230
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 234
Refueling .............................. 230
Fuses ........................................ 442F

549Alphabetical index
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............. 445
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 .............................. 445
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, 434Hybrid system............................ 75
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ................................. 76
Emergency 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 ........................ 482
Overheating .......................... 494
Power (ignition) switch.......... 196
Starting the hybrid system .... 196
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 100
Hybrid transmission................ 205
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
S mode ................................. 207
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550Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Identification
Engine................................... 503
Vehicle .................................. 503
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 311
Items to initialize ................... 535
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Interior lights............................ 352
Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist............ 292
Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 471
Jack handle .............................. 471
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173Keyless 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 ........... 484
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) .......... 252
Language (multi-
information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ........... 252
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 ............ 445
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