fuel consumption TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

1042. Instrument cluster
◆Using the odometer/trip meter
Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed,
the displayed item will be
changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Driving information ( P. 106)
Select to display the following:
• Speedometer/driving range
• Fuel consumption
• Eco guide
Driving assist sys tem information
Select to perform the following:
Display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P. 264)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 253)
Display the following navigation system-linked information (if equipped):
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the multi-infor-
mation display using the meter control switches.
Menu icons

1062. Instrument cluster
■Speedometer/driving range• Speedometer
• Driving range Displays the driving rang e with remaining fuel.
When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is re fueled with-
out turning the power switch off, the display may not be update d.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ fro m that dis-
played.
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Fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Displays the instantaneous cur-
rent fuel consumption.
Average fuel economy (after
start)
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since hybrid system
start.
*1
Driving range
Displays the driving range with remaining fuel.*2, 3
Driving information ( )
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1072. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Gadget*4
The following items can be displayed by changing the settings for gad-
get content and fuel economy type on . ( P. 1 1 1 )
Average fuel economy
Displayed item (listed below) can be changed on the fuel econom y type
screen of . ( P. 111 )
●Total (after reset)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the display was res et.*1, 5
●Tank (after refuel)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was ref u-
eled.
*1, 2
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Displayable item
ContentGadget
contentFuel economy type
Average
vehicle
speed Trip
(after start)
Displays the average vehicle speed since
hybrid system start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the average vehicle speed since the
display was reset.
*5
Distance
Trip
(after start)Displays the distance driven since vehicle
start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the distance driven since the display
was reset.
*5
Elapsed
time
Trip
(after start)Displays the elapsed time since hybrid system
start.
To t a l
(after reset)Displays the elapsed time since the display
was reset.
*5
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1082. Instrument cluster
*1: Use the displayed fuel consumption as a reference only.
*2: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is re fueled with-
out turning the power switch off, the display may not be update d.
*3: This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumpti on. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ fro m that dis-
played.
*4: The default setting is no display.
*5: This display can be reset by pressing and holding while it is dis- played.

1162. Instrument cluster
■ Meter settings
Press and hold to change the se ttings of the following items:
*1: Selecting this item will only change the gadget.
*2: Selecting this item will turn the display of the gadget off.
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(EV indicator)
OnSelect to enable/disable the EV
indicator. (
P. 77)
Off
SpeedometerOnSelect to enable/disable the
speedometer display.
Off
Gadget content
OffNo display
Average vehicle
speed
Select to turn the display of a
gadget.
Distance
Elapsed time
Fuel economy type
Trip (after start)*1
Select to change the average
fuel consumption display and an
item to be displayed as gadget.Total (after reset)
Tank
(after refuel)
*2
Multi-information display off
Select to turn the multi-informa-
tion display off.
To turn the multi-information dis-
play on again, press any direc-
tion switch ( /
//).
Pop-up display
Intersection guid-
ance (if equipped)
Select to enable/disable the pop-
up display.Incoming calls
Brightness adjust-
ment
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

1312. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Trip informationPress the “MENU” button. ( P. 128)
Select “Info” on t he “Menu” screen.
Select “ECO” on the “Information” screen.
If “Energy Monitor” or “History” screen is displayed, select “T rip Informa-
tion”.
Resetting the consumption
data
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid sys-
tem was started
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started
Fuel consumption in t he past 15 minutes
Cruising range
Regenerated energy i n the past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up to 5 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual co ndi-
tions.
Current fuel consumption
Fuel consumption screen
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1322. Instrument cluster
■HistoryPress the “MENU” button. ( P. 128)
Select “Info” on t he “Menu” screen.
Select “ECO” on the “Information” screen.
If “Energy Monitor” or “Trip Inf ormation” screen is displayed, select “His-
tory”.
Resetting the past record
data
Best past fuel consumption
Current fuel economy
Previous fuel consumption
record
Entune Audio Plus
Displays the daily average fuel consumption. (Instead of the da te,
“Trip 1” through “Trip 5” will be displayed.)
Entune Premium Audio
Displays the daily average fuel consumption. Updating the average fuel consumption data
Displays a maximum of five past record of the average fuel cons ump-
tion.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual co ndi-
tions.
■ Resetting the consumption data
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset t he fuel consump-
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes. Select ing “Clear” on
the “History” screen will reset the past records and best past fuel consump-
tion. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the
data.
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3214-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
While in Eco drive mode or Sport mode, press the “NORMAL” switch to
change the driving mode to normal mode.
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.
When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the multi-information display.
Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for exampl e, when driving on mountain road s.
When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the multi-information display.
Driving mode select switches
The driving modes can be select ed to suit driving condition.
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3304-6. Driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/coo ling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. ( P. 321)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the needle of H ybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 100)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using
the N, there is no positive effe ct on fuel consumption. In the N, the
gasoline engine operates but e lectricity cannot be generated. A lso,
when using the air conditioning s ystem, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelerat ion and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) witho ut
having to use gaso line engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (tracti on battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological dri ving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:

3314-6. Driving tips
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Driving
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits a t
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic re ports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to releas e the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of el ec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tempe rature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasolin e engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of t he
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Impr oper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are app ro-
priate for the season.