TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2018, Model line: AVALON HYBRID, Model: TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018Pages: 52, PDF Size: 1.72 MB
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AVALON HYBRID
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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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AVALON HV 2018
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 North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfi ed 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.
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Using your smartphone,
you may need to allow
Entune access to your
contacts.A confirmation will ap-
pear that your phone
has been paired and
connected.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entun
e™ 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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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. You 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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INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap
7
Hood release
8
Indicator symbols
4-5
Instrument cluster
4
Instrument panel
2-3
Instrument Panel Light Control/
Trip meter display
8
Keyless entry1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 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/unlock2 10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
16
Clock
22
Cup holders
22
Door locks
22
Driving mode select
11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 15
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
9
Hybrid transmission
10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moon roof
12
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 14
Parking brake
11
Power outlets-12V DC
17
Rear sunshade
13
Rear view monitor system
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
12
Traction control (TRAC) OFF
16 USB/AUX port
21
Windows-Power
12
Windshield wipers & washers
14
Wireless charger
21
Door
s-Child protector rear door locks
34
Floor mat installation
39
Safety Connect
34
Seat belts
35
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
35
Spare tire & tools
36
Star Safety System
™ 38-39
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS)
37
Trunk-Internal release
37
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 lever
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) main switch
1
Hood lock release lever
Rear sunshade switch1
Pre-Collision System (PCS) switch
VSC OFF switchTrunk opener
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Emergency flasher switch
Gauges and meters “ENGINE START STOP” switch 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
Audio system1,2/
Navigation system1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System reset button
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
1 or wireless charger switch1
Driving mode select switches
Power outlet
Rear air conditioning controls1
Rear seat heater switches1Seat heater/ventilator switches1AUX/USB port2
Clock
1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2018 Entune™ Audio
Quick Reference Guide.”
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2018 Owner’s
Manual.
Hybrid System indicator Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range display
Trip meter reset/
Instrument panel light controlFuel gauge
Cruise control indicator2
Cruise control SET indicatorAirbag SRS warning1
Automatic High Beam indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning1
ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
indicator3
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
Open door warning
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\
8 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2018 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1
Electric power steering system
warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) indicator
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) warning1
“READY” indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF
indicator1
Security indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,4
Seat belt reminder (alarm sounds
for speeds over 12 mph)
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Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
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
LOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
TRUNK LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
* 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.
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
Audio and some accessories will operate.
Power ON; all electrical systems can be used.
All systems OFF; emergency flashers can be used.
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:
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 tightened,
Check engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
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OVERVIEW
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.”
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Turn
Brightness control
Dimmer
Brighter
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank Push
Switch “A” and “B”
Instrument panel light control/
Trip meter display