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4728-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning 
         
        
        
     
        
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4768-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Designated seating 
capacity, Number of  occupantsVehicle normal load, 
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in  a normally loaded vehi- cle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second 
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in  fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second 
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in  fourth seat 
         
        
        
     
        
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503Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 346
Hood lock release lever ........ 346
Internal trunk release lever ... 139
Shift lever .............................. 191
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wiper lever............................ 207
License plate lights ................. 197 Light switch ........................... 197
Replacing light bulbs............. 401
Wattage ................................ 460
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 392
Wattage ................................ 460
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 201
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Headlight switch.................... 197
Illuminated entry system ....... 286
Interior light ........................... 285
Interior lights list .................... 284
Personal lights ...................... 285
Replacing light bulbs............. 392
Trunk light ............................. 139
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 298
Wattage ................................ 460
Load capacity........................... 180
Lock steering column ............. 186
Luggage net ............................. 296
Luggage security system ....... 139 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 343
General maintenance ........... 338
Maintenance requirements ... 452
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 336
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 413
Master warning light ............... 415
Meter ........................................... 91 Indicators ................................ 89
Instrument panel 
light control ........................... 93
Meters..................................... 91
Multi-information display ......... 96
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 279
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Vanity mirrors ....................... 298
Moon roof ................................. 160
Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation .............................. 160
Multi-information display.......... 96 Cruise control ....................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise 
control ................................ 221
Energy monitor ..................... 103
Switching the display .............. 97
Tachometer .......................... 192
Trip information....................... 97
Warning message................. 422
LM 
         
        
        
     
        
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509Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Tires .......................................... 362Chains................................... 264
Checking ............................... 362
If you have a flat tire ............. 423
Inflation pressure .................. 459
Information ............................ 464
Replacing .............................. 423
Rotating tires......................... 362
Size ....................................... 459
Snow tires ............................. 265
Spare tire .............................. 423
Tire pressure warning 
system ......... ....................... 363
Warning light ......................... 415
Tools ......................................... 424
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 182
Emergency towing ................ 408
Trailer towing ........................ 181
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 238
Traction battery  (hybrid battery) ........................ 73
Traction motor  (electric motor) ........................ 69
Transmission ........................... 191
Driving mode select switch ... 236
Hybrid transmission .............. 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 437
S mode ................................. 192 Trip information ......................... 97
Trip meters ................................. 91
Trunk ........................................ 138
Internal trunk release lever ... 139
Luggage security system ...... 139
Smart key system ................. 118
Trunk features ...................... 296
Trunk grip ............................. 138
Trunk light ............................. 139
Trunk opener main switch .... 139
Trunk opener switch ............. 138
Wireless remote control ........ 132
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 139
Wattage ................................ 460
Turn signal lights .................... 194 Replacing light bulbs .... 396, 398
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage ................................ 460 
         
        
        
     
        
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511Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Washer...................................... 207Checking ............................... 357
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 262
Switch ................................... 207
Washing and waxing ............... 330
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 180
Load limits............................. 180
Weight................................... 452
Wheels
Replacing wheels.................. 372
Size ....................................... 459
Window glasses....................... 157
Window lock switch ................ 157
Windows ................................... 157 Power windows ..................... 157
Rear window defogger .......... 279
Windshield wipers ................... 207 Intermittent windshield wipers 
with interval adjuster........... 207
Rain-sensing windshield  wipers ................................. 209
Winter driving tips ................... 262
Wireless remote  control key ............................. 132Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Locking/Unlocking................. 132
Replacing the battery ............ 377