
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of 
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for 
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
7When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1.  For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information  for children ........................ 54
Child restraint systems ........ 55
Installing child restraints ...... 59
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 70
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 74
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm ................................... 81
Theft prevention labels ........ 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 100
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 106
3-2.  Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk
Doors ................................. 110
Trunk ................................. 116
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Driving position memory .... 133
Head restraints .................. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 141
Inside rear view mirror ....... 143
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing  the windows and 
moon roof
Power windows.................. 148
Moon roof .......................... 151
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of 
each component 

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage............ 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode................... 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 183
Parking brake .................... 184
4-3.  Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 185
Automatic High Beam ....... 188
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 192 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 197
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 201
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) ........................... 208
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert with steering 
control) ............................ 221
Dynamic radar cruise  control.............................. 232
Cruise control .................... 245
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 249
• The Blind Spot Monitor 
function.......................... 251
• The Rear Cross Traffic  Alert function detection 
areas ............................. 256
Driving mode select  switch .............................. 258
Driving assist systems ....... 260
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 265
Winter driving tips .............. 268
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)5-1.  Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Automatic air  conditioning system ........ 272
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 281
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 284
• Personal/interior light  main switch ................... 285
• Personal/interior  lights ............................. 285
• Ambient lights ............... 286
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features...... 287
• Glove box...................... 288
• Console box .................. 289
• Cup holders .................. 290
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 291
Trunk features ................... 295 5-4.  Other interior features
Other interior features........ 297
• Sun visors ..................... 297
• Vanity mirrors ................ 297
• Clock ............................. 298
• Outside temperature  display ........................... 299
• Power outlets ................ 300
• Armrest.......................... 302
• Rear sunshade .............. 302
• Coat hooks .................... 304
• Assist grips .................... 304
Garage door opener .......... 305
Safety Connect .................. 312
Compass ........................... 318
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 324
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 327
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 330
General maintenance ........ 332
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 336
6-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 337
Hood.................................. 339
Positioning a floor jack ...... 340
Engine compartment ......... 341
12-volt battery ................... 350
Tires .................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure........ 364
Wheels .............................. 367
Air conditioning filter .......... 370
Electronic key battery ........ 372
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 374
Light bulbs ......................... 377 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 390
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency....................... 391
7-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 392
If you think something is  wrong............................... 395
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 396
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 405
If you have a flat tire .......... 406
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 418
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P .................. 420
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 421
If the 12-volt battery is  discharged ....................... 423
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 428
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 432
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Exterior
Doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 110
Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 110
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 148
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 421
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 399, 405
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 116
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 116
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 116
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 399, 405
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Adjusting the mirror angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 145
Driving position memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 133
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 2761
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 192
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 268
Precautions against car wash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 325
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 197
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 197
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 339
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 339
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 439
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 428
Headlights/side marker lights/
daytime running lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 185
Front turn signal/parking lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 183
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 185
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 183
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 180
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 185
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(Replacing method: P. 377, Wattages: P. 444)
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Power switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 391
When the hybrid system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 418
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 180
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 180
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 420
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 90
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . .  P. 90
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 86
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 3961
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