2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID ECO mode

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator “READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System indicator1,5
Automatic high beam indicator4
Radar cruise control indicator3,4
Master warning light1

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Transmission
* The “POWER” switch must be in ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting

-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Steering lock release
Push
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If the lock does
not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will
be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Angle
Length
Driving mode select
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the
hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain
driving conditions.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired; for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Turn

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Rear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Type A
Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device with the “” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only
be performed with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode. Place a mobile
device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while charging and two LED
indicators are illuminated when the charging is complete.
Push once
to closeOpenSystem ON/OFF
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Type B

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “
SET” button until
the indicator blinks three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced,
turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode and press and hold the “
SET” button
until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should tu\
rn off the light.