automatic transmission TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage............ 194
Vehicle load limits ............. 197
Trailer towing..................... 198
Dinghy towing.................... 199
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 200
EV drive mode................... 206
Hybrid transmission........... 209
Turn signal lever................ 215
Parking brake .................... 216
Brake Hold ........................ 220
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 222
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 226
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 230
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 234 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ...................... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 246
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).............................. 261
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 276
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........................... 297
• BSM function ................. 301
• RCTA function ............... 304
Rear Camera Detection function (vehicles with
panoramic view
monitor) ........................... 309
Intuitive parking assist ....... 313
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 321
Driving mode select switches........................... 342
Driving assist systems ....... 344
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 351
Winter driving tips .............. 354
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ........... 194
Vehicle load limits ............. 197
Trailer towing..................... 198
Dinghy towing ................... 199
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 200
EV drive mode .................. 206
Hybrid transmission........... 209
Turn signal lever................ 215
Parking brake .................... 216
Brake Hold ........................ 220
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 222
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 226
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 230
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 234 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+...................... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 246
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ............................. 261
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ............................. 276
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 281
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................... 297
• BSM function ................ 301
• RCTA function .............. 304
Rear Camera Detection function (vehicles with
panoramic view
monitor)........................... 309
Intuitive parking assist....... 313
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 321
Driving mode select switches .......................... 342
Driving assist systems ...... 344
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 351
Winter driving tips ............. 354

2144-2. Driving procedures
■If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge precaution
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left
with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to
start.

4757-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning message is shown on the multi-informa -
tion display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(  P. 216) Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Fuel consumption............ 106, 134
Fuel filler door.......................... 234If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 238
Refueling............................... 234
Fuses ........................................ 464
Garage door opener ................ 399
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 378
Grocery bag hooks .................. 383
Head restraints ........................ 168
Head-up display ....................... 123
Headlights ................................ 222 Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination .......... 224
Heated steering wheel............. 371
Heaters Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 360
Outside rear view mirrors...... 365
Seat heaters ......................... 371
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 467
High voltage components......... 79
Hill-start assist control............ 344
Hood ......................................... 423 Hooks
Coat hooks ........................... 398
Grocery bag hooks ............... 383
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn .......................................... 171
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 123
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ..................... 79
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent ....................... 80, 456
Hybrid system............................ 75 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ................................. 76
Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 130
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 100
Hybrid system precautions ..... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 351
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 505
Overheating .......................... 517
Power (ignition) switch.......... 200
Starting the hybrid system .... 200
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 100
Hybrid transmission................ 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 213
Paddle shift switches ............ 212
S mode ................................. 211
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 239Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 261
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 246
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 344
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 79
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 344
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 75
Trailer towing .......................... 198
Transmission Driving mode select
switches.............................. 342
Hybrid transmission .............. 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 213
Paddle shift switches ............ 212
S mode ................................. 211
Trip meters ................................. 98
Trunk......................................... 148 Cargo net .............................. 383
Grocery bag hooks ............... 383
Internal trunk release lever ... 150
Smart key system ................. 148
Trunk light ............................. 149
Trunk opener ........................ 148
Wireless remote control ........ 149 Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 149
Wattage ................................ 531
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
USB charging port................... 386
Vanity lights ............................. 384 Wattage ................................ 531
Vanity mirrors .......................... 384 Vanity lights .......................... 384
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 525
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 344
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 344
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.