TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2021 (in English) User Guide

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Instrument panel light control
DarkerBrighter
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Washer fluid tank

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. When the brakes are applied, the braking force generates electr\
icity, which
is then sent to the traction battery to conserve energy. In addition, th\
e engine shuts
off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy an\
d reduced
vehicle emissions.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and/or Audio Multimedia System
screen.
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and messages will be displayed on the Multi-
Information Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light \
remains steady
and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM

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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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Driving mode select
EV drive mode
Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequ\
ent
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired\
; for
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise early in \
the morn-
ing and late at night in residential areas or to cut emissions when par\
king in a small
garage or indoor car park.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES

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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
screens

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Seats-Head restraints
Seat adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Seat position (forward/backward)Seat cushion (front) angle Seat height Lumber support
firmness*/height*
Seatback angle
Lock release button
Seat folding-Rear
(1)(2)
Tip: To fold rear seats, the release button is located in the trunk.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
Fold down * If equipped
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.

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Moonroof (if equipped)
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting i\
s in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
Push once to open partway.
Push again to open completely.Push once to open completely.
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windshield wipers & washers
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wiper frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeMist and single
wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
OFF
Cup holders
FrontRear