2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID brake

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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Avalon
Hybrid.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Avalon Hybrid operations. Every Avalon Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015
Avalon Hybrid
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap
6
Hood release
8
Indicator

symbols
4-5
Instrument

cluster
4
Instrument

panel
2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light
control-Instrument panel
8
Smart Key system1,2 7

Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)
21
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 29-38
Clock
20
Cruise control

16
Cup

holders
22
Driving

mode select
11
Dynamic

radar cruise control
17
Garage

door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

22
Hybrid

Synergy Drive System

9
iPod®/USB/AUX port 21
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moonroof
12
Multi-Information

Display
13
Parking

brake
10
Power outlets-12V

DC
14
Seat

adjustments-Front
13
Seat

ventilators/Heaters
19
Seats-Head

restraints
12
Steering

lock release
11
Steering

wheel switches
20
Tilt and

telescopic steering wheel
11
Transmission

10
Windows-Power
12
Windshield wipers & washers

14
Wireless

charger
22

Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks
23
Floor

mat installation
27
Seat

belts
23
Seat

belts-Shoulder belt anchor
24
Spare

tire & tools
25
Star

Safety System
TM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

24
Trunk-Internal

release

25
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Instrument cluster
Hybrid System indicator
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning light1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator “READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System indicator1,5
Automatic high beam indicator4
Radar cruise control indicator3,4
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1

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Keyless entry
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the Hybrid System not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedalCarrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all
doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Trunk lid
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Touch
Grasp
Push
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

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Hood release
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Light control-Instrument panel
Engine maintenance
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Brightness control+ -
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are shown on the multi-information display and/or display audio system/
navigation system screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
5. Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System

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Transmission
* The “POWER” switch must be in ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift
from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting
-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Steering lock release
Push
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If the lock does
not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will
be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Angle
Length
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
Driving mode select
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the
hybrid battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under certain
driving conditions.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired; for example, when driving on mountain roads.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Turn
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Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Set
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Fixed speed mode
(1) Push
System ON/OFF
(2) Push and hold
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
Distance control mode
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE:

Once
vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase
speed by 1 mph, or in 5 mph increments if held. Pushing lever down toward
“- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
Push
Push
System ON/OFF
LONG MIDDLE SHORT
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.

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Rear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
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Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
Type A
Doors-Child safety locks
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Lock
Unlock
Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device with the “” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only
be performed with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode. Place a mobile
device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while charging and two LED
indicators are illuminated when the charging is complete.
Push once
to closeOpenSystem ON/OFF
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Brake
pedal
Type B

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Star Safety SystemTM
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs
during a turn.
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there is only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing Hybrid System
output, and Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy,
or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits Hybrid System output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC),
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake
Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
•

Only
use floor mats designed for your specific model.
•

Use
only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
•

Install
floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Always align the Δ marks.