2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID automatic transmission

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 171
Vehicle load limits ............. 174
Trailer towing..................... 175
Dinghy towing.................... 176
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 177
EV drive mode................... 183
Hybrid transmission........... 185
Turn signal lever................ 188
Parking brake .................... 189
Horn .................................. 190
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ....... 195
Fog light switch ................. 200
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 201 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 206
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 211
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 215
Driving mode select switch .............................. 230
Driving assist systems ....... 232
Hill-start assist control ....... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 239
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 245
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 254
Winter driving tips .............. 256
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AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 171
Vehicle load limits ............. 174
Trailer towing..................... 175
Dinghy towing ................... 176
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 177
EV drive mode .................. 183
Hybrid transmission........... 185
Turn signal lever................ 188
Parking brake .................... 189
Horn .................................. 190
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ....... 195
Fog light switch ................. 200
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 201 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 206
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 211
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 215
Driving mode select switch .............................. 230
Driving assist systems ...... 232
Hill-start assist control ....... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 239
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 245
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 254
Winter driving tips ............. 256

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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.

493Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Garage door opener ................ 303
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 278
Grocery bag hooks .................. 286
Head restraints ........................ 143
Headlights ................................ 191Automatic high beam ............ 195
Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 396
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 393
Wattage ................................ 452
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 262
Outside rear view mirrors...... 273
Seat heaters ......................... 295
High-voltage components ........ 73
Hill-start assist control............ 237
Hood ......................................... 338
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 301
Grocery bag hooks ............... 286
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 Horn .......................................... 190
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 73
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 74
Hybrid system............................ 69 Emergency shut off system .... 74
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 102
EV drive mode ...................... 183
High voltage components ....... 73
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 94
Hybrid system precautions ..... 73
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 254
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 427
Overheating .......................... 436
Power (ignition) switch.......... 177
Starting the hybrid system .... 177
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 94
Hybrid transmission................ 185
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 429
S mode ................................. 186
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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