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3316-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)■
Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshi eld where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
off
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3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
*1:Vehicles with halogen headlight
*2:Vehicles with discharge headlight
29 AMP 15 A Audio system
30 H-LP LH-LO
15 A*1
Left-hand headlight (low beam)20 A*2
31 H-LP RH-LO15 A*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)20 A*2
32 MNL H-LP LVL*27.5 A No circuit
33 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
34 SMART 5 A Smart key system
35 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
36 ABS NO.2 7.5 A Electronically controlled brake system
37 EFI NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
38 EFI-MAIN NO.2 20 A A/F sensor
39 AM2
7.5 A Hybrid system
40 RADIO-B 20 A Audio system, navigation system
41 DOME7.5 AVanity lights, interior lights, personal
lights, trunk light, door courtesy lights,
illuminated entry system,
ambient light
42 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Smart key system, gauge and meters,
steering sensor, air conditioning system,
outside rear view mirror, front power
seats, multiplex communication system,
starter system
43 SPARE
25 A Spare fuse
44SPARE30 ASpare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit
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3886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)34 PANEL 10 A
Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, rear sunshade, seat heater, Blind
Spot Monitor, driving mode select switch,
steering wheel switch, ambient light, seat
ventilators, trunk opener switch, vehicle
stability control off switch, emergency
flashers, outside rear view mirrors, audio
system, navigation system
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Electric cooling fans, steering sensor,
windshield wipers and washer, rear sun-
shade, seat heater, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, daytime running lights,
Blind Spot Monitor, charging system,
headlight (high beam), rear window
defogger, back up lights, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, fog lights, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, Vehi-
cle Proximity Notification System,
dynamic radar cruise control, pre-colli-
sion system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
seat ventilators, smart key system, tire
pressure warning system, wireless
remote control, multiplex communication
system, audio system, navigation sys-
tem, moon roof, auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror, outside rear view mir-
rors, pre-collision system, dynamic radar
cruise control, air conditioning controls,
rain-sensing windshield wipers, starting
system
FuseAmpereCircuit
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4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners, air-
bags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 38)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
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4808-2. Customization
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)Trunk
(
P. 138)
Trunk opener main
switch
ActivatedDeacti-
vated —— O
Front seats
(
P. 143)
Driver’s seat movement
when exiting the vehi-
cle
*
Full
Off OOO
Partial
Seats operated by the
linking driving position
memory with door unlock
operation
*
Driver’s
door
Driver’s
seat and passen-
ger’s seat —— O
Power
switch
(
P. 183)
Time elapsed before the
power switch related
messages on the multi-
information display turn
off
60 sec- onds
30 sec- onds —— O
600 sec-onds
Automatic
light con-
trol system
(
P. 197) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3
Level 1 to
5 OOO
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed 30 sec-
onds 0 seconds
OOO
60 sec-
onds
90 sec- onds
Lights
(
P. 197,
201) Daytime running light
system
On Off O O O
Automatic high beam
*On Off——O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom- ized
setting
123
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4828-2. Customization
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
*: If equipped
Instrument
panel
(
P. 94)
Instrument panel light
auto dimmer control
Level 3Level 1 to
5
——O
Automatic
air condi-
tioning sys-
tem
(
P. 268)
A/C auto switch opera-
tionAutoManual—OO
Touch
button
(on the
center
panel)
(P. 268,
280)
Button sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 3——O
Rear
sunshade
*
(P. 308)
Reverse operationOnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation fea-
ture activates0.7
seconds
0 second
——O
0.9
seconds
1.2
seconds
CAUTION
■ During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be oper ating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom- ized
setting
123
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492What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start
the hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 412.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction pro-
cedure appropriate to the message.
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played
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506Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Seats ......................................... 142Adjustment ............................ 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 143
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 58
Cleaning................................ 333
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 148
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 143
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 304
Seat position memory ........... 144
Seat ventilators ..................... 304
Sensor Automatic high beam ............ 201
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 199
Humidity sensor .................... 278
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Radar sensor ........ 230, 246, 253
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 210
Service plug ............................... 73
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86 Shift lever ................................. 191
Hybrid transmission .............. 191
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 437
Shift lock system ..................... 437
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 197 Light switch ........................... 197
Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Side mirrors ............................. 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 251
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 155
Mirror position memory ......... 144
Side turn signal lights ............. 194 Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Smart key system .................... 117 Antenna location ................... 119
Entry functions ...................... 117
Starting the hybrid system .... 183
Snow tires ................................ 265