2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID battery

1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
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. 211, 215)
■ 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. 429
■ 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.

1944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 469)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

2725-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor

2735-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes. The oper-
ation time changes according to
the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the ON mode.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mir-
rors.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.

2765-2. Using the interior lights
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the personal/interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off,
the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 469)
Ambient lights (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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5-4. Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Open the cover to use.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Sun visors and vanity mirrors
Sun visors
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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.

2905-4. Other interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■The clock is displayed when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
Type A
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00 AM.
Type B
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00.
■ Time display (Type B)
After pressing “H” or “M” to show the setting screen, press “H” and “M” at the
same time to change between the analog and digital displays.

2945-4. Other interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■The power outlets can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.