lock TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
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INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap
 7
Hood release 
 8
Indicator symbols
 4-5
Instrument cluster
 4
Instrument panel
 2-3
Instrument panel light control
 8
Keyless entry1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 20
Audio
 22
Auto lock/unlock2 10
Bird’s Eye View Camera 
with Perimeter Scan
 27
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear  
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
 26
Clock
 19
Cup holders
 17
Door locks
 12
Driving mode select
 11
Electric parking brake
 14
EV drive mode
 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 19
Head-Up Display
 15
Heated/ventilated seats
 21
Heated steering wheel
 18
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
 9
Hybrid transmission
 10
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear   
Cross Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB)
 28
Intuitive parking assist
 29
Lights1 & turn signals 18
Moonroof
 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 15
Power outlets-12V DC
 23
Power windows
 12
Qi Wireless charger
 23
Rear view monitor system
 25 Seat adjustments-Front
 16
Seat folding-Rear
 16
Seats-Head restraints
 16
Steering lock release
 12
Steering wheel switches & 
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 24
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
 13
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/ 
TRAC OFF Switch 
 25
USB charge ports
 21
USB media port
 22
Windshield wipers & washers
 17
Floor mat installation
 46
Rear door child safety locks 
 41
Safety Connect® 41
Seat belts
 42
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
 42
Spare tire & tools
 43
Star Safety System
™   45-46
Tire Pressure Monitoring  
(warning) System (TPMS)
 44
Trunk-Internal release
 42
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION 48-50
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 40
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)
 37-39
Lane Departure Alert with  
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
 33-36
Pre-Collision System with 
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
 31-33
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 30
Sensors
 30
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES 
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio volume control 
switch2
Audio control switches2
Meter control switches
Telephone switch
2
Voice command switch2
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Lane Departure Alert with Steering 
Assist (LDA w/SA) switch Full-Speed Range 
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC) switch
Paddle shifters1
Tilt and telescopic 
steering lock 
release lever
1
Power tilt and 
telescopic steering 
control switch
1
Bird’s Eye View Camera ON/OFF switch1,2“ODO/TRIP” switch
Instrument panel light control switch
Automatic High Beams (AHB) switch
Heated steering 
wheel switch
1
VSC OFF switch
Fuel tank door release switch
Trunk opener switch
Hood lock 
release lever
Meters/Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wiper and washer control
“POWER” button
Headlights/turn signals control 
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, \
2021 Owner’s 
Manual.
Airbag SRS warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel 
tank door position
Auto Glide Control (AGC)
indicator
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 
indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 
warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator
Brake hold operating indicator1,2
BSM w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
(RCTA) Indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake Override System/Drive-Start 
Control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar 
(ICS)
4 warning
Brake system warning [yellow]1
Brake system warning [red]1
Charging system warning
Indicator symbols
Hybrid System Indicator Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge Outside temperature display Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range display Fuel gauge
Service indicators and warning lights 
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Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Carry Smart 
Key remote
Carry Smart  Key remote
Push
Push and hold
All-door lock
Touch
Grasp
Front door unlock*
LOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
TRUNK LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
 only, or 
all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will unl\
ock all 
doors. 
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program\
 the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Push and hold
Push
Carry Smart  Key remote 
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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power switch will chang\
e the 
operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the 
Park position selected and the brake pedal depressed, push the “POWER” 
switch.
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used. 
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is 
heard. If the cap is not locked or 
tightened, check engine “
” 
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Close
Store 
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Hybrid transmission
* The vehicle must be on and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Par\
k.
Auto lock/unlock
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
 turned 
OFF.
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
N
P
R
N
D
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Shift lever
Paddle shifters**** If equipped
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For 
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever 
in the “D” position.
 Shift lever type:
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release) Paddle shifters type (if equipped):+ : Upshift (pull and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
DEFAULT SETTING
CUSTOMIZED SETTING
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE 
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Steering lock release
A message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will be\
 displayed 
on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P\
. Press the 
power switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Turn
LockUnlock
Door locks
Power windows
All window auto up/down  
Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to \
fully open 
or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite\
 direction.
Window lock switch  
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to operate all wi\
ndows. 
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
FEATURES & OPERATIONS 
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Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
MANUAL (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER (IF EQUIPPED)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Power easy access system (if equipped): The steering wheel and driver’s seat
move in accordance with power switch mode and the driver’s seat belt \
condition.
UpControl switch
Away from 
the driver
Length
Toward 
the driver
Down Angle
Length
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES 
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Electric parking brake
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
Parking brake light
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until 
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in the Multi-Inf\
ormation Display 
(MID). While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set the 
brake and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. T\
o release 
brake, depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator and the light tur\
n off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift 
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake 
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press 
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator and the light turn off.
Parking brake light
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
 D, S or N 
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle. 
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the 
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
BRAKE HOLD
PARKING BRAKE
FEATURES & OPERATIONS 
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es.
Indicators
“ODO/TRIP” switch
Speed limit display
(with navigation system)
Full-Speed Range DRCC and 
Lane Departure Alert display
Menu icons
Shift positionDisplay area
Speedometer
Outside temperature
Odometer/trip 
meter display
Press meter control switches to change and select information in the fol\
lowing:
Driving assist system information Driving information
Vehicle information
Audio system-linked display
Settings display
Warning message display
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and pr\
ojects a 
variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehic\
le speed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving assist 
system status/ 
navigation system-
linked display area Shift position/speed 
limit display area
Hybrid System Indicator/
Tachometer
Information display area Vehicle speed display
Clock
Return to  
previous screen
Push: enter/ 
Push and hold: 
reset
Scroll/search 
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