trunk release TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

781-3. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid sy stem is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emi tted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. ( P. 80)
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification syst em may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recyc ling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 524)

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk 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 trunk is not yet fully closed.

1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Internal trunk release lever
■ Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 483)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 483)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 439)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 524)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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Before driving
● Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,
it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage
in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.
● Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suff er from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■ Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braki ng or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 138)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 4 4 )
● Starts the hybrid system ( P. 1 9 6 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid syst em or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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1583-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat t o its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not dam age the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

540What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 456)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 212)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 453, 463)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 88)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hy brid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 463)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 453, 463.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

550Alphabetical index
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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SwitchesAutomatic High Beam switch ................................. 222
Brake hold switch.................. 216
Cruise control switch............. 264
Door lock switches ................ 140
Driving mode select switches.............................. 321
Driving position memory switches.............................. 159
Emergency flasher switch ..... 446
EV drive mode switch ........... 202
Fuel door opener switch ....... 233
Garage door opener switches.............................. 377
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Ignition switch ....................... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 258
Light switch ........................... 218
Meter control switches .......... 103
“MOOD” switch ..................... 354
Moon roof switches ............... 177 “ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 104
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 170
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
Parking brake switch ............ 212
Power door lock switch ......... 140
Power switch ........................ 196
Power window switches........ 173
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 343
Seat heater switches ............ 349
Seat ventilators switches ...... 349
“SOS” button........................... 69
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release switch ............. 166
Trunk opener switch ............. 144
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 264
VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch .............. 173
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 226
Wireless charger switch........ 366

558Alphabetical index
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 323
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 79
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 323
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 75
Trailer towing .......................... 194
Transmission
Driving mode select switches.............................. 321
Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
S mode ................................. 207
Trip meters ................................. 98
Trunk......................................... 144
Cargo net .............................. 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Smart key system ................. 144
Trunk light ............................. 145
Trunk opener ........................ 144
Wireless remote control ........ 145
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 145
Wattage ................................ 507
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 444
Turn signal lever ................... 211
USB charging port ................... 364 Vanity lights ............................. 362
Wattage ................................ 507
Vanity mirrors .......................... 362 Vanity lights .......................... 362
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification number ................................... 501
Vehicle proximity notification system...................................... 76
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 323
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 323
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 272
Brake system ....... ................. 453
Downshifting ......................... 208
Electric power steering
system .......... ...................... 455
Intuitive parking assist .......... 295
Lane departure alert
function............................... 254
Light reminder....................... 220
Open door............................. 142
Open hood ............................ 401
Open moon roof.................... 179
Open trunk ............................ 145
Parking brake ....................... 454
Pre-collision warning ............ 242
Seat belt reminder ................ 456
Vehicle sway warning ........... 256
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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