oil temperature TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

3745-4. Other interior features
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not opera te correctly:
● When a portable device is fully charged
● When there is a foreign object between the charging area and po rtable
device
● When a portable device becomes hot while charging
● When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up
● When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
● When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that ge nerates strong
radio waves or electrical noise
● When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by a ny of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ To prevent failure or damage to data
● Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
● Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature ins ide the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid sys-
tem stopped.

4006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 427)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 410)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” on the multi-in for-
mation display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and eng ine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coo lant temperature
is high. ( P. 408)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
ItemsParts and tools

4046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off the hybrid sys tem, wait more than 5 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check th e
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(Red)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 492)
Charging system warning light*1
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

5038-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API SN/RC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20 oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced with SAE 0W-
16 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill ―
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

547Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch........................ 196
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 196
Identification number ............ 501
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 447
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 196
Overheating .......................... 492
Power switch......................... 196
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 504
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 333
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 503
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 333
Engine switch .......................... 196
Enhanced VSC ......................... 323
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) ..... 324 Warning light......................... 455
EV drive mode ......................... 202
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting
terminal .................................. 485
Flat tire ..................................... 469
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Brake .................................... 505
Hybrid transmission .............. 505
Washer ................................. 410
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 456
Front personal lights............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Cleaning ............................... 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 159
Head restraints ..................... 164
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 159
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

552Alphabetical index
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 6
Odometer.................................... 98
OilEngine oil .............................. 503
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 233
Hood ..................................... 401
Trunk..................................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 170 Adjusting and folding ............ 170
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 277
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 171
Mirror position memory ......... 159
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 343
Outside temperature display ...................................... 98
Overheating, Hybrid
system .................................... 492 Paddle shift switches .............. 208
Panic mode .............................. 135
Panoramic view monitor*
Parking brake........................... 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message............................. 215
Warning light......................... 454
Parking lights........................... 218 Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 242
Warning light......................... 455
Personal lights......................... 353
Power control unit ..................... 79
Power control unit coolant ..... 407 Capacity................................ 504
Checking............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 333
Power outlet ............................. 363
Power steering
(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 324 Warning light......................... 455
Power switch ........................... 196
Power windows ....................... 173 Door lock linked window operation ............................ 175
Jam protection function ........ 173
Operation .............................. 173
Window lock switch .............. 173
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 242 Warning light......................... 455
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559Alphabetical index
Warning lights............................ 93ABS....................................... 454
Brake hold operated indicator .............................. 455
Brake Override System......... 454
Brake system ....... ................. 453
Charging system ................... 453
Drive-Start Control ................ 454
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 456
Electric power steering ......... 455
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder............... 456
High coolant temperature ..... 453
ICS OFF indicator ................. 455
LDA indicator ........................ 455
Low engine oil pressure ........ 453
Low fuel level ........................ 456
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 454
Master warning light.............. 456
Parking brake indicator ......... 454
PCS warning light ................. 455
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ....... 456
Seat belt reminder light ......... 456
Slip indicator ......................... 456
SRS ...................................... 454
Tire pressure......................... 456
Warning messages .................. 463 Washer ..................................... 226
Checking............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 333
Switch ................................... 226
Washing and waxing ............... 386
Weight ...................................... 500 Cargo capacity...................... 193
Load limits ............................ 193
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 500
Wheels ...................................... 430 Replacing.............................. 430
Size....................................... 506
Window glasses ...................... 173
Window lock switch ................ 173
Windows................................... 173 Power windows..................... 173
Rear window defogger.......... 343
Washer ................................. 226
Windshield wipers ................... 226
Winter driving tips ................... 333
Wireless charger ..................... 366
Wireless remote control ......... 134 Battery-Saving Function ....... 150
Locking/Unlocking ........ 138, 145
Panic mode........................... 135
Replacing the battery............ 439