TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2017 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: AVALON HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2017 XX40 / 4.GPages: 52, PDF Size: 2.89 MB
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AVALON HV 2017
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 sup-
plementary 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 HV.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon HV operations.
Every Avalon HV 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 hel\
p you  
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of pri\
nting.  
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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Using your smartphone, 
you may need to allow 
Entune access to your 
contacts. A confirmation will 
appear that your phone 
has been paired and 
connected.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entune™ Multimedia Head Unit
STEP 12STEP 13
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to chang\
e based on periodic multimedia 
software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free 
phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by \
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use  of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must first be paired. 
Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many fa\
ctors. Select apps use large  amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subjec\
t to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
 Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. Yo u  can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer 
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance  8
Fuel tank door release & cap  7
Hood release   8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument cluster/      
Trip meter display  8
Smart Key system
1,2  7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating  18-19
Audio 
20
Auto lock/unlock
2  10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with 
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)  17
Clock  22
Cruise control  16
Cup holders  22
Door locks  22
Driving mode select  11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3  15
Hybrid Synergy Drive System  9
Hybrid transmission  10
Lights
1 & turn signals  15
Moon roof  12
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2  14
Parking brake  11
Power outlets-12V DC  17
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat ventilators/heaters  19
Seats-Head restraints  13
Steering lock release  11
Steering wheel switches  20
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel  11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF   16 USB/AUX port 
21
Windows-Power  12
Windshield wipers & washers  14
Wireless charger  21 
Doors-Child safety locks  34
Floor mat installation  37
Seat belts  33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  35
Spare tire & tools  36
Star Safety System
™    37-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring  
(warning) System (TPMS)  35
Trunk-Internal release  36
AVALON HV 2017
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 HV.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon HV operat\
ions. 
Every Avalon HV owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompani\
es 
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.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION 40-49
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB)  33
Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)  30-32
Lane Departure Alert with Steering 
Assist function (LDA w/SA)  26-29
Pre-Collision System Pedestrian 
Detection function (PCS w/PD)  24-26
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P)  23
Sensors  23
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches2Telephone switches2Voice command 
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance switch
Tilt and telescopic 
steering lock release
Blind Spot Monitor 
(BSM) main switch
1
Hood lock release lever
Rear sunshade switch1
Pre-Collision System 
(PCS) switch
VSC OFF switch
Trunk opener
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Gauges and meters
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
AUX/USB port
1  If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2017 Entune™ Audio 
Quick Reference Guide.”
Lane Departure Alert 
with Steering Assist 
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch or 
Cruise control switch
Headlights, turn signals and
Automatic High Beam (AHB) 
controls
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Voice command 
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance switch
Rear sunshade switch1
Emergency flasher button
Audio system1,2/
Navigation system1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System reset button
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet or wireless charger switch
Driving mode select switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
1
AUX/USB port Clock
1
 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2017 Entune™ Audio 
Quick Reference Guide.”
Lane Departure Alert 
with Steering Assist 
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch or 
Cruise control switch
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
Hybrid System indicator Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Odometer and tripmeter display
Shift position and 
shift range display Trip meter reset/
Instrument panel light controlFuel gauge
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, 201\
7 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.6 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is \
operating.7 If equipped.
Cruise control indicator2,4
Cruise control SET indicatorAirbag SRS warning1
Automatic High Beam indicator4
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel 
tank door position
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Charging system warning1,7
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning1ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
indicator3,4
Driver seat belt reminder (alarm 
sounds for speeds over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
Open door warning7
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, 201\
7 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.6 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is \
operating.7 If equipped.
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning light1
Electric power steering system 
warning light1
Cruise control SET indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
1,7
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning light
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) indicator7
Pre-Collision System 
(PCS) warning1
“READY” indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF 
indicator1,5,7
Security indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,5Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
indicator3,4
Driver seat belt reminder (alarm 
sounds for speeds over 12 mph)
Service indicators and reminders
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Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will \
relock for 
safety.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will chan\
ge the 
operation mode in succession from:
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Front door lock
Touch Carry remote
Smart key feature
Grasp
Front door unlock*
Push
Push and hold
(1)
LOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
TRUNK LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATIONSTART FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened\
, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only, 
or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will un\
lock 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.
Push
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
7
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors \
will relock for 
safety.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedal
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the 
operation mode in succession from:Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Front door unlock*
Press to unlock(1) (2)
Pull to open
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tigh\
tened, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
* 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.
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OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONS
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including  oil changes, will help 
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer t\
o the 
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine 
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the 
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce 
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the 
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el economy, 
reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are 
shown on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and/or display audio syst\
em/
navigation system screen (if equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible. 
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
 the highway. 
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Pull up latch and 
raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Turn
Brightness control
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank Push
Switch “A” and “B”
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and “” will be displayed on the Multi-Information 
Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.    
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light \
remains  steady  and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM
Light control- 
Instrument cluster/Trip meter display
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