2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID reset

3296-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.
■ Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the data, follow the procedure described below:
Turn the power switch off with the trip meter A reading shown. ( P. 93)
While pressing the trip meter reset knob ( P. 93), turn the power switch to
ON mode
Continue to press and hold the knob until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty cove rage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.
CAUTION
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the 12-volt battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● 12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your
hands after handling. ( P. 350)
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3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( P. 451)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressu re to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the power switch in ON mode and
then turn the power switch off.
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3586-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy ro ads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use
year-round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all
season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations fo r possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 256)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the system with the tire infl ation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tire s as snow tires is lost.
■If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When initialization of the tire pr essure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following
cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not oper-
ate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings
are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure wa rning reset switch, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After driving for a certain period of time since the initialization has been
completed, the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute.

3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Tire pressure warning system certification
FCC ID: PAXPMVC010
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two cond itions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different ma kes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first
adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the
tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation
pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is
actually normal.

4097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■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
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, airbags, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. ( P. 3 8 )
■ 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.
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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.

4247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 451)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 356)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, lo w inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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495Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 338
Hood lock release lever ........ 338
Internal trunk release lever ... 133
Shift lever .............................. 185
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Wiper lever............................ 201
License plate lights ................. 191 Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 393
Wattage ................................ 452
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 384
Wattage ................................ 452
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 195
Fog light switch ..................... 200
Headlight switch.................... 191
Illuminated entry system ....... 276
Interior light ........................... 275
Interior lights list .................... 274
Personal lights ...................... 275
Replacing light bulbs............. 384
Trunk light ............................. 133
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Vanity lights .......................... 288
Wattage ................................ 452
Load capacity........................... 174
Lock steering column ............. 180
Luggage net ............................. 286
Luggage security system ....... 133 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 335
General maintenance ........... 330
Maintenance requirements ... 444
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 328
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 405
Master warning light ............... 407
Meter ........................................... 91 Indicators ................................ 89
Instrument panel light control ........................... 93
Meters..................................... 91
Multi-information display ......... 96
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 147
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 273
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 149
Vanity mirrors ....................... 288
Moon roof ................................. 155 Jam protection function ........ 156
Operation .............................. 155
Multi-information display.......... 96
Cruise control ....................... 211
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 215
Energy monitor ..................... 102
Switching the display .............. 97
Tachometer .......................... 186
Trip information....................... 97
Warning message................. 414
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497Alphabetical index
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 215
Radiator .................................... 347
Rear personal lights ................ 275
Rear seat heaters..................... 296
Rear sunshade ......................... 299
Rear turn signal lights............. 188 Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Wattage ................................ 452
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 147
Outside rear view mirrors...... 149
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defoggers .......... 273
Refueling .................................. 206 Capacity ................................ 446
Fuel types ............................. 446
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 209
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 208
Regenerative braking ................ 71
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 369
Fuses .................................... 371
Light bulbs ............................ 382
Tires ...................................... 415
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 478
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 329
Road accident cautions ............ 76 Safety Connect ........................ 310
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 326
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pre-collision seat belts............ 31
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 407
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 405
Seat heaters ............................. 295
Seat position memory ............. 138
Seat ventilators........................ 295
Seating capacity ...................... 174
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.