towing TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 182
Cargo and luggage............ 190
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing.................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 196
EV drive mode................... 202
Hybrid transmission........... 205
Turn signal lever................ 211
Parking brake .................... 212
Brake Hold ........................ 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 218
Automatic High Beam ....... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 226
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 230 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 242
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 264
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 277
• BSM function ................. 281
• RCTA function ............... 283
Rear Camera Detection function ............................ 288
Intuitive parking assist ....... 292
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 300
Driving mode select switches........................... 321
Driving assist systems ....... 323
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 330
Winter driving tips .............. 333
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16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 98
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 98
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 453
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4631
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721-2. Emergency assistance
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. T he
responding agent receives the v ehicle’s location and attempts to
speak with the vehicl e occupants to assess the level of emergency.
If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-
cally treats the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest eme r-
gency services provider to descr ibe the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.
■Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. Af ter filing
a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-8 55-
405-6500 in the United States, 1-877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico or 1-
888-869-6828 in Canada, and follow the prompts for Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforcement with recovery of a sto len
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, und er
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate y our
vehicle. Further information is a vailable at Toyota.com in the United
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
■Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on t he road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect respons e center. The answering agent
will determine your vehicle’s loca tion, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistanc e required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-c enter
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.
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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside As sistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connec t
response-center agent, who can he lp with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance se rvices and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Te rms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
Safety Connect services

831-3. 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 attention.
● 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. 449)
● 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.

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 182
Cargo and luggage ........... 190
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194
Dinghy towing ................... 195
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 196
EV drive mode .................. 202
Hybrid transmission........... 205
Turn signal lever................ 211
Parking brake .................... 212
Brake Hold ........................ 216
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 218
Automatic High Beam ....... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 226
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 230 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 242
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 264
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 277
• BSM function ................ 281
• RCTA function .............. 283
Rear Camera Detection function ........................... 288
Intuitive parking assist....... 292
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 300
Driving mode select switches .......................... 321
Driving assist systems ...... 323
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 330
Winter driving tips ............. 333

1904-1. 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. 193)
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

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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 5 0 0 )
Total load capacity means the co mbined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 1 50 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading inform ation label.
(  P. 427)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci ty,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, res ulting in an accident.

1944-1. Before driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi cy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not des igned for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.

2444-5. 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