TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information for children ............................. 54
Child restraint systems ........ 55
Installing child restraints ...... 59
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 69
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 70
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 74
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm ................................... 81
Theft prevention labels ........ 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 100
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
and trunk
Doors ................................. 110
Trunk ................................. 116
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Driving position memory ........................... 133
Head restraints .................. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 141
Inside rear view mirror ....... 143
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 148
Moon roof .......................... 151
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage............ 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode................... 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 184
Parking brake .................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Automatic High Beam ....... 189
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 198 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 202
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 222
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 233
Cruise control .................... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 250
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 252
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection
areas ............................. 257
Driving mode select switch .............................. 259
Driving assist systems ....... 261
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 266
Winter driving tips .............. 269
4Driving

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 274
Seat heaters/seat ventilators....................... 283
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 286
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 287
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 287
• Ambient lights ............... 288
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 289
• Glove box...................... 290
• Console box .................. 291
• Cup holders .................. 292
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 293
Trunk features ................... 297 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 299
• Sun visors ..................... 299
• Vanity mirrors ................ 299
• Clock ............................. 300
• Outside temperature display ........................... 301
• Power outlets ................ 302
• Armrest.......................... 304
• Rear sunshade .............. 304
• Coat hooks .................... 306
• Assist grips .................... 306
Garage door opener .......... 307
Safety Connect .................. 314
Compass ........................... 320
5Interior features

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 326
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 329
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 332
General maintenance ........ 334
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 338
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 339
Hood.................................. 341
Positioning a floor jack ...... 342
Engine compartment ......... 343
12-volt battery ................... 352
Tires .................................. 356
Tire inflation pressure........ 365
Wheels .............................. 368
Air conditioning filter .......... 371
Electronic key battery ........ 373
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 375
Light bulbs ......................... 378 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 392
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 393
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 394
If you think something is wrong ........................... 397
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 398
If a warning message is displayed...................... 407
If you have a flat tire .......... 408
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 420
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 422
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 424
If your vehicle overheats......................... 429
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 433
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 436
Fuel information ................ 445
Tire information ................. 448
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 461
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 468
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 470 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 472
Alphabetical index ...................... 476
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigati on system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for infor-
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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
● Cruise control system (if equipped)
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situati\
ons.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data re corded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by
Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
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Vehicle data recordings