tow TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information for children ............................. 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
Installing child restraints ...... 58
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 69
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 80
Alarm ................................... 82
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and
indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters............. 92
Multi-information display ..... 96
Head-up display ................ 115
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 122 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 128
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 132
Trunk ................................. 138
Smart key system .............. 142
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 149
Rear seats ......................... 151
Driving position memory ........................... 153
Head restraints .................. 158
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 160
Inside rear view mirror ....... 162
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 164
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 167
Moon roof .......................... 171
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage ............ 184
Vehicle load limits .............. 187
Trailer towing ..................... 188
Dinghy towing .................... 189
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
4Driving

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 446
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 447
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 448
If you think something is wrong........................... 451
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 452
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 462
If you have a flat tire .......... 468
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 479
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 481
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 484
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 491
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 495 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 498
Fuel information ................. 506
Tire information.................. 509
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 522
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 531
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 534
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 536
Alphabetical index ...................... 540
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
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

16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 479
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 448
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 92
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 452
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4621
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371-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their se at belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the se at belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advi ses:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reach ing the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, si mply by
reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a f irm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, whil e
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.

391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

771-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death o r serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, a n electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be str ong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it c omes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large am ount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical at tention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. Th is may
cause a fire. ( P. 448)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction bat tery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction ba ttery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a l arge amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and ey es and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer s ystem use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping: P. 481)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by th e following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wirele ss commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of yo ur vehicle, or
a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
● When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio wa ves are
emitted.

1603-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual type
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage ........... 184
Vehicle load limits ............. 187
Trailer towing..................... 188
Dinghy towing ................... 189
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 190
EV drive mode .................. 196
Hybrid transmission........... 199
Turn signal lever................ 205
Parking brake .................... 206
Brake Hold ........................ 210
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 212
Automatic High Beam ....... 216
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 220
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 224 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 229
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 236
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 247
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 258
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 271
• BSM function ................ 275
• RCTA function .............. 277
Rear Camera Detection function ........................... 282
Intuitive parking assist....... 286
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 294
Driving mode select switches .......................... 315
Driving assist systems ...... 317
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips....................... 324
Winter driving tips ............. 327

1844-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle.
(  P. 187)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
vehicle is not desig ned for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution