2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID automatic transmission

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 182
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 183
EV drive mode................... 189
Hybrid transmission........... 191
Turn signal lever................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn .................................. 196
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Automatic High Beam ....... 201
Fog light switch ................. 206
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 212
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 221
Driving mode select switch .............................. 236
Driving assist systems ....... 238
Hill-start assist control ....... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 251
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 260
Winter driving tips .............. 262
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4Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage ........... 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing ................... 182
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 183
EV drive mode .................. 189
Hybrid transmission........... 191
Turn signal lever................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn .................................. 196
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 197
Automatic High Beam ....... 201
Fog light switch ................. 206
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 212
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 221
Driving mode select switch .............................. 236
Driving assist systems ...... 238
Hill-start assist control ....... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 245
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 260
Winter driving tips ............. 262

1934-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)■
When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 217, 221)
■ 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.)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 437
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
CAUTION
■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.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge
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.

501Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Garage door opener ................ 312
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 288
Grocery bag hooks .................. 296
Head restraints ........................ 148
Headlights ................................ 197Automatic high beam ............ 201
Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 404
Light switch ........................... 197
Replacing light bulbs............. 401
Wattage ................................ 460
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 268
Seat heaters ......................... 304
Outside rear view mirrors...... 279
Hill-start assist control............ 243
High-voltage components ........ 73
Hood ......................................... 346
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 310
Grocery bag hooks ............... 296
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 Horn .......................................... 196
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 73
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 74
Hybrid system............................ 69 Emergency shut off system .... 74
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 102
EV drive mode ...................... 189
High voltage components ....... 73
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 94
Hybrid system precautions ..... 73
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 260
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 435
Overheating .......................... 444
Power (ignition) switch.......... 183
Starting the hybrid system .... 183
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 94
Hybrid transmission................ 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 437
S mode ................................. 192
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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