AUX TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener .......... 377 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 399
Hood .................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack....... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
12-volt battery .................... 411
Tires................................... 415
Tire inflation pressure ........ 427
Wheels............................... 430
Air conditioning filter .......... 432
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter.................................. 434
Electronic key battery ........ 439
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 441
Light bulbs ......................... 444
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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener.......... 377

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Interior features
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 3 5 9 )
Glove box ( P. 3 5 6 )
Bottle holders/door pockets ( P. 3 5 7 ) Cup holders (
P. 358)
Console box ( P. 356)
Auxiliary box/open tray ( P. 359, 360)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spa ces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items sto red inside.
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3595-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B
Push the lid. Pull the armrest down.
Ty p e C
Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to relea se the lock and the tray will aut omati-
cally close.
The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

3605-3. Using the storage features
■When using wireless charger (if equipped)
P. 366
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items insi de may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■ When opening or closing the tray (type C)
● To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while sm all items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.
● To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.
● When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.
Open tray
WARNING
Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll ou t.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may inter fere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an ac cident.

4016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
■Open hood warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fu lly closed.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hoo d.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehic le is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj ury.

542Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 338Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 338
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Warning light ......................... 454
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 322
Air conditioning filter .............. 432
Air conditioning system .................................... 338 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 338
S-FLOW mode ...................... 341
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 ................. 454 Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 148
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 323
Warning light......................... 454
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio/visual system
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Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 322
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 338 Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic High Beam ............. 222
Automatic light control system.................................... 218
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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JackPositioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 469
Jack handle .............................. 469
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 138, 144
Wireless remote control......................... 138, 145
Keys .......................................... 134 Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 134
Engine switch........................ 196
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 482
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
Key number plate.................. 134
Keyless entry ........................ 134
Mechanical key ..................... 135
Power switch......................... 196
Replacing the battery ............ 439
Warning buzzer..................... 149
Wireless remote control ........ 134
Knee airbags .............................. 34 Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 253
Language (multi- information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 253
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Shift lever.............................. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 166
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 226
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 444
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Cornering lights .................... 219
Daytime running light system .......... ...................... 219
Door courtesy lights .............. 352
Headlight switch ................... 218
Illuminated entry system ....... 354
Interior lights ......................... 353
Interior lights list.................... 352
Personal lights ...................... 353
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Trunk light ............................. 145
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 362
Wattage ................................ 507
Welcome lighting .................. 221
Load capacity .......................... 193
Lock steering column ............. 199
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 401 P. 144P. 230
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 401 P. 230P. 506
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13 gal. (49.3 L, 10.8 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 502, 508
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 503
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 503