2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

4498-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Power
control unit3.4 qt. (3.2 L, 2.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

4508-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transaxle
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

4518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,50 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.62 in. (92 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*27  10 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP215/55R17 93V, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
Front
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spar e 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7 J, 17  4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

4528-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: HB3L+ halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: H11 halogen bulbs E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
G: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights Low beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
High beam

9005
900535
60
60A
B
C
Fog lights*55D
Front turn signal/parking lights7444NA28/8E
Side marker lightsW5W5F
Side turn signal lightsWY5W5E
Rear turn signal lights92116F
Back-up lights92116F
License plate lightsW5W5F
Interior Interior/front personal lights W6W 6
F
Interior/rear personal lights 8
F
Vanity lights70651.4G
Door courtesy lights1685F
Trunk light1943.8F

4538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
Fuel infor mation
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher required for optimum engine per-
formance. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower
than 87 may result in engine knocking and significantly reduced
performance. Persistent knocki ng can lead to engine damage
and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane
unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use s hould meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

4548-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)■
Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

4568-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Full-size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire infor mation
Typical tire symbols