2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID warning

741-2. Hybrid system
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
There is an air intake vent on the
left side of the rear seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery output.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leak-
age. If the emergency shut off syst em activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 422)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

751-2. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel le\
vel
warning light ( P. 415) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add
to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L, 2.5
Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when
the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore em it approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

85
Instrument cluster2
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 91
Multi-information display ..... 96
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 102

86
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
2. Instrument cluster
◆Instrument cluster
◆Center panel
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

872. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light ( P. 412)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 414)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 413)*1Brake system warning
light (P. 414)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 413)Open door warning light
(P. 414)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 413)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 415)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 413)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 415)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 413)*1Master warning light
(P. 415)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 413)*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 415)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 414)
*2
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 201)

892. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 194) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 189)
Headlight indicator
( P. 197) Eco drive mode indicator
(
P. 236)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 198) Sport mode indicator
(
P. 236)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 206)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 201)
“READY” indicator
( P. 183)
*1, 2 Slip indicator
(P. 239)
EV indicator ( P. 7 1 )
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 239)
Security indicator
( P. 79, 81)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 246)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 239)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 47)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 217, 221)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 221)
AIR BAG

902. Instrument cluster
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunc-
tion in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

962. Instrument cluster
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Distance to empty ( P. 9 7 )
● Average fuel economy
( P. 97)
● Current fuel economy
( P. 98)
● Energy Flow ( P. 102)
● Digital speedometer ( P. 98)
● Turn-by-turn navigation (vehi-
cles with a navigation system)
Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
●Settings ( P. 9 8 )
● Warning messages ( P. 422)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems. The display
returns to the previous screen by
pressing the “DISP” button.
( P. 97)
● Cruise control display (if
equipped) ( P. 217)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 221)
● Tachometer ( P. 192)
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents