snow chains TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)
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2384-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system
In  the  following  situations,  disable  the  system,  as  it  may  not  operate  prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or ser ious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When  transporting  the  vehicle  via  truck,  boat,  train  or  similar   means  of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on  and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chass is dyna-
mometer  or  speedometer  tester,  or  when  using  an  on  vehicle  whee l  bal-
ancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front gr ille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair  kit is used
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sens or or cam-
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle 
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2514-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The  system  may  not  operate  properly  and  lead  to  an  accident,  re sulting  in
death or serious injury.
● A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inf lation pres-
sure is low.
● Tires  which  differ  by  structure,  manufacturer,  brand  or  tread  p attern  are
used.
● Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mistaken  for  white  (yellow)  l ines  are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective  poles, etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are diffi cult to see due to rain, snow, fo g, dust, etc.
● Asphalt  repair  marks,  white  (yellow)  line  marks,  etc.  are  prese nt  due  to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to  construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
● Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
■ Preventing  LDA  system  malfunctio ns  and  operations  performed  by
mistake
● Do  not  modify  the  headlights  or  place  stickers,  etc.  on  the  sur face  of  the
lights.
● Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs  to  be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, d o not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer. 
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3224-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (suc h  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping  distance when  the ABS   is  operating  may  exceed  that  of  nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain  a  safe  distance  from  the  vehicle  in  front  of  you,  espe cially  in  the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  drivi ng  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ Hill- start assist control does  not operate effectively when
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  ass ist  control  may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-st art assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator  light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off
Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  r oad  condi-
tions. As  these  are  the  systems  to  help  ensure  vehicle  stabilit y  and  driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Secondary Collision Brake
Do  not  overly  rely  on  the  Secondary  Collision  Brake.  This  syste m  is
designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due t o a second-
ary  collision,  however,  that  effect  changes  according  to  variou s  conditions.
Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious inj ury. 
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3274-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.  • Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have  a  service  technician  inspect  the  condition  of  the  12-volt  bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the front tires.
*
Ensure  that  all  tires  are  the  specified  size  and  brand,  and  tha t  chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch  tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing. 
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 
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3284-6. Driving tips
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions. 
● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting  the
parking brake. The parking brake  may freeze up, preventing it from
being  released.  If  the  vehicle  is  parked  without  setting  the  pa rking
brake, make sure t o block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerou s because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, pos sibly leading to an accident.
● If  the  vehicle  is  parked  without   setting  the  parking  brake,  confirm
that the shift lever c annot be moved out of P
*.
*: The  shift  lever  will  be  locked  if  it  is  attempted  to  be  shifte d  from  P  to  any
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift  lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock syst em. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Use the correct tire ch ain size when mounting the snow chains. 
Chain size is regulate d for each tire size.
Side chain: 0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
Cross chain: 0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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3294-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Regulations  regarding  the  use  of  tire  chains  vary  depending  on loca-
tion and type of road. Always chec k local regulations before installing
chains.
■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing  chains:
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
● Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Reti ghten chains after
driving 1/4   1/2 mile (0.5   1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with th e tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  ca use  death  or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tir e chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that v ehicle con-
trol is maintained.
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) sys tem. 
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3304-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request  repairs  or  replacement  of  snow  tires  from Toyota  dealer s  or  legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affect s the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not funct ion correctly
when tire chains are fitted. 
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4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Situations  in  which  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  oper-
ate properly
●In  the  following  situations,  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  m ay  not
operate properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. 
• If  a  tire  has  been  replaced  with  a  tire  that  is  not  an  OE  (Ori ginal
Equipment) tire.
• If a tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the spe cified size.
• If tire chains, e tc. are installed.
• If a window tint that affects r adio wave signals is installed.
• If  there  is  a  lot  of  snow  or  ice  on  the  vehicle,  particularly  around  the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure  is much higher than the specifi ed level.
• If wheels not equipped with tire pressure warning valve and tr ansmit-
ter are used.
• If the ID codes of the tire pre ssure warning valve and transmi tters are
not registered in the tire  pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• When driving near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas statio n, radio
station,  large  display,  airport  or  other  facilit y  that  generates  strong
radio waves or electrical noise
• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or
other wireless communication device
If  tire  position  information  is  not  correctly  displayed  due  to  the  radio
wave conditions, the display ma y be corrected by changing the l ocation
of the vehicle as the radio wa ve conditions may change.
●When  the  vehicle  is  stopped,  the  time  taken  for  the  warning  to  start  or
turn off may be longer.
●When  the  inflation  pressure  of  a  tire  drops  rapidly,  for  exampl e  when  a
tire has burst, the warning may not operate.
■Initialization procedure
●Make sure  to perform the  initialization procedure after adjusti ng the tire
inflation pressure.
Also,  make  sure  the  tires  are  cold  before  performing  the  initia lization
procedure or adjusting the  tire inflation pressure.
●If the power switch is turned off  during initialization, it is not necessary to
restart  the  initialization  procedure  from  the  beginning  as  it  w ill  begin
automatically when the power swit ch is turned back to ON mode.
●If  initialization  has  accidentally  been  started  when  it  is  not  necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressu re to the specified level when  the tires are
cold and then perform the ini tialization procedure again.
●While the position of each tire is being determined and the inf lation pres-
sures  are  not  being  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display,   if  the
inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning l ight will come
on. 
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4767-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The  compact  spare  tire  is  identified  by  the  label  “TEMPORARY  USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(  P.   5 0 4 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As  the  compact  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning
valve  and  transmitter,  low  inflation  pressure  of  the  spare  tire   will  not  be
indicated  by  the  tire  pressure  warning  system.  Also,  if  you  rep lace  the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes  on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spa re tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle  height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on  a road covered with snow or ic e
Install  the  compact  spare  tire  on  one  of  the  rear  wheels  of  the   vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear  of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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553Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 415Chains................................... 328
Checking ............................... 415
Glossary................................ 516
If you have a flat tire ............. 468
Inflation pressure .................. 504
Replacing .............................. 468
Rotating tires......................... 415
Size ....................................... 504
Snow tires ............................. 329
Spare tire .............................. 468
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 416
Uniform Tire Quality  Grading............................... 514
Warning light ......................... 455
Tools ......................................... 468
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 187
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 189
Emergency towing ................ 448
Trailer towing ........................ 188
Toyota Entune
*
Toyota parking assist  monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 229 Automatic High Beam ........... 216
Dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range .......... 258
LDA (Lane Departure Alert 
with steering control) .......... 247
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) .............................. 236 TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 317
Traction battery 
(hybrid battery)........................ 73
Traction Control  (TRAC) ......... 317
Traction motor  (electric motor) ........................ 69
Trailer towing  .......................... 188
Transmission
Driving mode select switches ............................. 315
Hybrid transmission .............. 199
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P ..................... 203
Paddle shift switches ............ 202
S mode ................................. 201
Trip meters ................................. 92
Trunk ........................................ 138
Cargo net .............................. 355
Grocery bag hooks ............... 355
Internal trunk release lever ... 140
Smart key system ................. 138
Trunk light ............................. 139
Trunk opener ........................ 138
Wireless remote control ........ 139
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 139
Wattage ................................ 505
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Turn signal lever ................... 205
USB charging port................... 358
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.