
2244-5. Using the driving support systems
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LDA
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
● Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
● Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
● Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
● Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
● Vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle.
■ Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by
mistake
● Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc., on the surface of the
lights.
● Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Interior features5
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

3296-1. Maintenance and care
6
Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 221)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parall el to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
• When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds): Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor is dirty or covered with condensation, ice, etc.
Clear the dirt, fog, condensat ion, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 204, 205)
• Operating conditions of the radar sensor or camera sen- sor (temperature, etc.) are not met.
It is possible to drive the vehicle. The PCS can be
operated when the operat ing conditions (tempera-
ture, etc.) are met.
• When the warning light is illuminated: Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Collision System) is disabled or both are disabled.
To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 212, 262)
(Amber)
(If equipped)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert wi th steering control) indica-
tor
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) The light will flash when the LDA
system is operating.
P. 230
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Daytime running light system .................................... 186
Defogger Front windshield.................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 276
Rear window ......................... 276
Dimensions .............................. 436
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 232
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 221
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 337
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 444
Door lock Doors .................................... 110
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 110 Doors ........................................ 110
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door glasses......................... 148
Door lock .............................. 112
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ....... 399
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 156 Break-in tips.......................... 157
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving mode select switch ... 258
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 265
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 232
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 337
General maintenance ........... 332
Maintenance requirements ... 330
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 330
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 396
Master warning light................ 399
Meter ........................................... 90 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 145
Vanity mirrors........................ 297
Moon roof ................................. 151
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Multi-information display .......... 94 Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 232
Energy monitor ..................... 100
Switching the display .............. 95
Tachometer........................... 181
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 439
Opener
Hood ..................................... 339
Trunk .................................... 116
Outer foot lights ...................... 284
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 276
Overheating ............................. 428
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Parking brake ........................... 184Operation .............................. 184
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 396
Parking lights ........................... 185
Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .................................. 208Function ................................ 208
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 212
Warning light ......................... 398
Personal lights ......................... 285
Power control unit ..................... 74
Power control unit coolant ..... 345 Capacity ................................ 441
Checking ............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 268
Power easy access system .................................... 133
Power outlets ........................... 300
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 261Warning light ......................... 397
Power switch............................ 172
Power windows........................ 148
Jam protection function......... 149
Operation .............................. 148
Window lock switch............... 148
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 208 Function ................................ 208
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 212
Warning light ......................... 398 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 232
Radiator .................................... 347
Rear personal lights ................ 285
Rear seat heaters .................... 281
Rear sunshade......................... 302
Rear turn signal lights ............ 183 Replacing light bulbs ............ 383
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Wattage ................................ 444
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 276
Refueling .................................. 197 Capacity................................ 438
Fuel types ............................. 438
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 199
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 199
Regenerative braking ................ 72
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 372
Fuses .................................... 374
Light bulbs ............................ 377
Tires...................................... 406
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 470
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 331
Road accident cautions ............ 77
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
SwitchesBSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 249
Compass switch.................... 318
Cruise control switch..... 232, 245
“DISP” button .......................... 95
Door lock switches ................ 112
Driving mode select switch ... 258
Driving position memory switches.............................. 133
Emergency flashers switch ... 390
EV drive mode switch ........... 178
Garage door opener switches.............................. 305
Ignition switch ....................... 172
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 221
Light switch ........................... 185
Moon roof switches ............... 151
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145 PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 212
Power door lock switch ......... 112
Power switch ........................ 172
Power window switches........ 148
Rear sunshade switch .......... 302
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 276
Seat heater switches ............ 281
Seat ventilator switches ........ 281
“SOS” button......................... 312
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 356
Trunk opener main switch .... 117
Trunk opener switch ............. 116
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 232
VSC OFF switch ................... 261
Window lock switch .............. 148
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 192