2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID trunk

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 47
Safety information for children ........................ 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
Installing child restraints ...... 58
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 69
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm ................................... 81
Theft prevention labels ........ 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 91
Multi-information display ...... 96
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 102
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 108
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system .............. 111
Wireless remote control.............................. 126
Doors ................................. 129
Trunk ................................. 132
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 136
Driving position memory ........................... 138
Head restraints .................. 143
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ....... 147
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 149
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 152
Moon roof .......................... 155
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 262
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 273
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 274
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 275
• Personal/ interior lights ................. 275
• Ambient lights ............... 276
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 277
• Glove box...................... 278
• Console box .................. 279
• Cup holders .................. 280
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 281
Trunk features ................... 286 5-4. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 288
Clock.................................. 289
Outside temperature display ............................. 291
Power outlets ..................... 292
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 295
Armrest .............................. 298
Rear sunshade .................. 299
Coat hooks ........................ 301
Assist grips ........................ 302
Garage door opener .......... 303
Safety Connect .................. 310
Compass ........................... 316
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112, 126
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406, 414
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112, 126
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406, 414
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2731
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■Switches
Driving position memory switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 398
PCS OFF switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 133
Rear sunshade switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 245
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
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531-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the powe r window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety infor mation for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to pr operly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
CAUTION
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatur es inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

571-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■ When the child restraint system is not in use
● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.
● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

681-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
CAUTION
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■Important points while driving
● Keep the trunk lid closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi\
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cle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

721-2. Hybrid system
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After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from under the vehicle.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system
starts or stops.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the left side of
the rear seatback.
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.