TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2016 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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AVALON HYBRID

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Avalon
Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Avalon Hybrid operations. Every Avalon Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2016
Avalon Hybrid
A word about safe vehicle operations

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel/
Change trip meter display 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Bluetooth® Device
Pairing Section 39-48
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function 17
Clock 22
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 9
Lights
1 & turn signals 14-15
Moon roof 12
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 15
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF 16
Transmission 10
USB/AUX port 21
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 21
Door locks 33
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Floor mat installation 37
Seat belts 33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 34
Spare tire & tools 35
Star Safety System
TM 36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System 34
Trunk-Internal release 35
Auto High Beams (AHB) 32
Dynamic radar cruise control
(DRCC) 29-31
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
with Steering Assist function 26-28
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 24-25
Pedestrian Detection Function 25
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense P 23
Sensors 23

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls2
Telephone controls2
Voice command button2
Trip information DISP button
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-vehicle distance button1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) or Cruise control switch
Air conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Driving position memory switches
1
Headlight and turn signal controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Entune navigation system
2 or Entune audio system2
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset button
Trunk opener main switch
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
(Type A)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet or Wireless charger switch
USB/AUX port
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Rear sunshade switch
1
Trunk opener
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) main switch1
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
Pre-Collision System (PCS) off switch1
1

If equipped2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2016
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)

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OVERVIEW
Odometer display
Trip meter display
Shift position/shift range display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Service indicators and warnings
Instrument cluster
Hybrid System indicator
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/
Instrument panel light control knob
Multi-Information Display
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning light1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2016 Owner’s
Manual.
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.6 If equipped
Headlight low/High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator “READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) indicator1,5
Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator4
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator3,4
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning light1,6
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator2,6
Fuel tank door position indicator

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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Trunk lid
Push
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the Hybrid System not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedalCarrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all
doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Trunk unlock
Push
Carry remote to unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Touch
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Grasp

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Hood release
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW
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Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Light control-Instrument panel/
Change trip meter display
Turn
Brightness controlPush
Switch “A” and “B”