2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID service

4478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)■
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 (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, 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.

4538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must c onform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 wo uld wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tire s depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits , service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditio ns on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

486Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Safety Connect ........................ 312
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 328
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 399
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 397
Seat heaters ............................. 281
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 281
Seating capacity ...................... 169 Seats ......................................... 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 59
Cleaning ............................... 327
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 132
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 281
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 281
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 186
Automatic high beam ............ 188
Camera sensor ............. 203, 205
Humidity sensor .................... 280
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Radar sensor ........ 203, 204, 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 195
Service plug ............................... 74
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
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