transmission oil TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

1934-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud denly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 494)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

5428-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

571Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 200
Hood ..................................... 423
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 200
Identification number ............ 525
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 200
Overheating .......................... 517
Power switch......................... 200
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 528
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine switch .......................... 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 344
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
EV drive mode.......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 510 Flat tire ..................................... 494
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 529
Hybrid transmission .............. 529
Washer ................................. 432
Front interior light ................... 375
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 481
Front personal lights............... 375
Front seat heaters ................... 371
Front seats ............................... 159 Adjustment............................ 159
Cleaning ............................... 411
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Seat heaters ......................... 371
Seat ventilators ..................... 371
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Fuel Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 532
Refueling .............................. 234
Type.............................. 526, 532
Warning light......................... 481F