automatic transmission TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Cargo and luggage............ 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing.................... 158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............................. 159
Automatic transmission .................... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake .................... 170
Horn .................................. 171
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 176
Fog light switch ................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 183
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 189 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 198
Driving mode select switches........................... 213
Driving assist systems ....... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 220
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 227
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 236
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Cargo and luggage ........... 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing ................... 158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............................. 159
Automatic transmission .................... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake .................... 170
Horn .................................. 171 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 176
Fog light switch ................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 183
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 189
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 198
Driving mode select switches .......................... 213
Driving assist systems ...... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 220
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 227
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 236

1654-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the Dposition for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possiblegear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents upshifting above
the selected range.
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 166)

1684-2. Driving procedures
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■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and
the driving situation.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad-
dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.
( P. 194, 198)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 415
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzze r (S mode or paddle shifting)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

3126-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal shouldmove smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and theshift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor? (P. 436)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? (P. 436)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec- tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.

3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction 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 lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

4358-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
 12.4 V Half charged
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 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 242Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 242
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light ......................... 389
Air conditioning filter .............. 348
Air conditioning system.......... 242 Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Air conditioning system ......... 242
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 36
Airbag warning light .............. 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 44
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 36
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 68
Alarm ...................................... 68
Warning buzzer .................... 388
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas (smart key system) ................. 95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 215
Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 389
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 204
Armrest..................................... 277
Armrest door............................ 280
Assist grips .............................. 282
Audio system
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Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 175
Automatic high beam .............. 176
Automatic light control system.................................... 172
Automatic transmission ......... 165 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 415
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
AUX port
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Auxiliary boxes ........................ 260
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Flat tire...................................... 400
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 435
Brake .................................... 436
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 181
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 181
Wattage ................................ 438
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 254
Front seats ............................... 118
Adjustment ............................ 118
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 120
Head restraints ..................... 125
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 120
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 438
Fuel ........................................... 432
Capacity................................ 432
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 439
Refueling .............................. 189
Type.............................. 189, 432
Warning light......................... 391
Fuel filler door ......................... 189 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 192
Refueling .............................. 189
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 257
Grocery bag hooks.................. 265
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Service reminder indicators ..... 72
Shift lever ................................. 165Automatic transmission......... 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 415
Shift lock system ..................... 415
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Side mirrors ............................. 131
Adjusting and folding ............ 131
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 227
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 132
Mirror position memory ......... 120
Side turn signal lights ............. 169
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Smart key system ...................... 93
Antenna location ..................... 95
Entry functions ........................ 93
Starting the engine................ 159 Snow tires ................................ 239
Spare tire .................................. 400
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Storage location.................... 401
Spark plug ................................ 434
Specifications .......................... 430
Speedometer.............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 162
Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Storage feature ........................ 256
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 426
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 138
Sun visors ................................ 267