2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID sensor

3236-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshi eld where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
off

3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
*1:Vehicles with halogen headlight
*2:Vehicles with discharge headlight
29 AMP 15 A Audio system
30 H-LP LH-LO
15 A*1
Left-hand headlight (low beam)20 A*2
31 H-LP RH-LO15 A*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)20 A*2
32 MNL H-LP LVL*27.5 A No circuit
33 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
34 SMART 5 A Smart key system
35 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
36 ABS NO.2 7.5 A Electronically controlled brake system
37 EFI NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
38 EFI-MAIN NO.2 20 A A/F sensor
39 AM2
7.5 A Hybrid system
40 RADIO-B 20 A Audio system, navigation system
41 DOME7.5 AVanity lights, interior lights, personal
lights, trunk light, door courtesy lights,
illuminated entry system,
ambient light
42 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Smart key system, gauge and meters,
steering sensor, air conditioning system,
outside rear view mirror, front power
seats, multiplex communication system,
starter system
43 SPARE
25 A Spare fuse
44SPARE30 ASpare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit

3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)34 PANEL 10 A
Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, rear sunshade, seat heater, Blind
Spot Monitor, driving mode select switch,
steering wheel switch, ambient light, seat
ventilators, trunk opener switch, vehicle
stability control off switch, emergency
flashers, outside rear view mirrors, audio
system, navigation system
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Electric cooling fans, steering sensor,
windshield wipers and washer, rear sun-
shade, seat heater, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, daytime running lights,
Blind Spot Monitor, charging system,
headlight (high beam), rear window
defogger, back up lights, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, fog lights, elec-
tronically controlled brake system, Vehi-
cle Proximity Notification System,
dynamic radar cruise control, pre-colli-
sion system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
seat ventilators, smart key system, tire
pressure warning system, wireless
remote control, multiplex communication
system, audio system, navigation sys-
tem, moon roof, auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror, outside rear view mir-
rors, pre-collision system, dynamic radar
cruise control, air conditioning controls,
rain-sensing windshield wipers, starting
system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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.
■
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.

4728-2. Customization
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)Automatic
light con-
trol system
(
P. 191)
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 O O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds0 seconds
OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 191,
195) Daytime running light
system
On Off O O
Automatic high beam
*On Off—O
ItemFunctionDefault set- tingCustomizedsetting12

4748-2. Customization
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
*: If equipped
Automatic
air condi-
tioning sys-
tem
(
P. 262)
A/C auto switch opera-
tionAutoManualOO
Touch
button
(on the
center
panel)
( P. 102,
262)
Button sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 3—O
Rear
sunshade
*
(  P. 299)
Reverse operationOnOff—O
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation fea-
ture activates0.7
seconds
0 second
—O
0.9
seconds
1.2
seconds
CAUTION
■ During customization
As the hybrid system needs to be oper ating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting12

484What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start
the hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 404.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction pro-
cedure appropriate to the message.
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played

498Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Seats ......................................... 136Adjustment ............................ 136
Adjustment precautions ........ 137
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 58
Cleaning................................ 325
Driving position memory ....... 138
Head restraints ..................... 143
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 137
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 138
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Sensor Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 193
Automatic high beam ............ 195
Humidity sensor .................... 272
Inside rear view mirror .......... 148
Radar sensor ........ 224, 240, 247
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 204
Service plug ............................... 73
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86 Shift lever ................................. 185
Hybrid transmission .............. 185
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 429
Shift lock system ..................... 429
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 191 Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs ............ 393
Side mirrors ............................. 149 Adjusting and folding ............ 149
BSM (Blind spot monitor)...... 245
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 150
Mirror position memory ......... 138
Side turn signal lights ............. 188 Replacing light bulbs ............ 393
Turn signal lever ................... 188
Smart key system .................... 111 Antenna location ................... 113
Entry functions ...................... 111
Starting the hybrid system .... 177
Snow tires ................................ 259