TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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Vehicle specifications
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 393
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres-sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 417
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) (If equipped)• After reconnecting or chang-
ing the 12-volt batteryP. 305

5328-3. Items to initialize

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For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners........................ 534

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in form
the National Highway Traffic Saf ety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-
331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigat ion,
and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehic les, it may
order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer ,
or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll- free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, D C 20590. You can also obtain oth er
information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 536
Alphabetical index ..................... 540
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

536What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 129)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft inc reases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 131)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 439)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 191)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 145)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 135)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left insi de the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( P. 139)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with t he electronic key left inside

537What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 190)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 192)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 142)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 193)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 482)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 484)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 203)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 193)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 167)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a peri od of
time. ( P. 192)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be t urned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

538What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 455)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 206)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 452, 462)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 82)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hy brid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 462)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 452, 462.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

539What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 468)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 495)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

540Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 332Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 332
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 317
Warning light ......................... 453
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 432
Air conditioning system .................................... 332 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 332
S-FLOW mode ...................... 335
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34
SRS warning light ................. 453 Alarm .......................................... 82
Ambient lights ......................... 348
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 142
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 317
Warning light......................... 453
Approach warning ................... 266
Armrest..................................... 369
Assist grips .............................. 369
Audio/visual system
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Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 316
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 332 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic High Beam ............. 216
Automatic light control system.................................... 212
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 353
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