hood open TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener .......... 3776-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 399
Hood .................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack....... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
12-volt battery .................... 411
Tires................................... 415
Tire inflation pressure ........ 427
Wheels............................... 430
Air conditioning filter .......... 432
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter.................................. 434
Electronic key battery ........ 439
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 442
Light bulbs ......................... 445
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 504
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 415
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Front turn signal lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Daytime running lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front turn signal lights/cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Rear turn signal lights/ rear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 445, Watts: P. 509)
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531-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

881-4. Theft deterrent system
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function
or wireless remote control.
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
●Unlock the doors.
●Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
●Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
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The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

891-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(P. 490)

2414-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.
●In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has
been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are
detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-
tional.
If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.
• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely
cold environment
• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such
as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining
into the front camera
SituationActions
When the area around a sensor
is covered with dirt, moisture
(fogged up, covered with con-
densation, ice, etc.), or other
foreign matterTo clean the part of the windshield in front
of the front camera, use the windshield
wipers or the windshield defogger of the
air conditioning system (P. 343).
When the temperature around
the front camera is outside of
the operational range, such as
when the vehicle is in the sun or
in an extremely cold environ-
ment
If the front camera is hot, such as after
the vehicle had been parked in the sun,
use the air conditioning system to
decrease the temperature around the
front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the vehi-
cle was parked, depending on its type,
the sunlight reflected from the surface
of the sunshade may cause the tem-
perature of the front camera to become
excessively high.
If the front camera is cold, such after the
vehicle is parked in an extremely cold
environment, use the air conditioning
system to increase the temperature
around the front camera.
The area in front of the front
camera is obstructed, such as
when the hood is open or a
sticker is attached to the part of
the windshield in front of the
front camera.
Close the hood, remove the sticker, etc.
to clear the obstruction.

4016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
■Open hood 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 hood is not fully closed.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
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4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. (P. 90)
Open the hood and remove the
fuse box cover.
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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4977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or
more, start the hybrid system again and check for the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the vehicle
may be driven normally.
However, if the message appears again frequently, contact your To y o t a
dealer.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
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●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indi-
cator is off. When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may
automatically start, or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the
gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the
fan, which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muf-
fler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
hybrid system and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additives.
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548Alphabetical index
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch........................ 196
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 196
Identification number ............ 503
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 449
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 196
Overheating .......................... 494
Power switch......................... 196
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 506
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 505
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Engine switch .......................... 196
Enhanced VSC ......................... 323
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 324
Warning light ......................... 457
EV drive mode.......................... 202
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting
terminal .................................. 487Flat tire ..................................... 471
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 507
Hybrid transmission .............. 507
Washer ................................. 410
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 458
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
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Fuel
Capacity................................ 504
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 510
Refueling .............................. 230
Type.............................. 504, 510
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ........... 106, 131
Fuel filler door ......................... 230
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 234
Refueling .............................. 230
Fuses ........................................ 442F