2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID tire pressure

4578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Tire related termMeaning

4588-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the ma intenance being performed on
the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required• After the maintenance is per- formedP. 331
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When changing the tire size
• When changing the tire infla-tion pressure by changing
traveling speed or load
weight, etc.
P. 356

482Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Horn .......................................... 141
Hybrid battery (traction battery)...................... 74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 75
Hybrid system ............................ 70 Emergency shut off system .... 75
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 100
EV drive mode ...................... 178
High voltage components ....... 74
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 92
Hybrid system precautions ..... 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 265
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 418
Overheating .......................... 428
Power (ignition) switch .......... 172
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 71
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission ................ 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 420
S mode ................................. 181 I/M test ...................................... 336
Identification
Engine .................................. 437
Vehicle .................................. 437
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 172
Illuminated entry system ........ 286
Immobilizer system ................... 79
Indicators ................................... 88
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 331
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 355
Inside rear view mirror ............ 143
Instrument panel
light control ............................. 91
Interior lights ........................... 284I

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Shift lever ................................. 180Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 420
Shift lock system ..................... 420
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Side turn signal lights ............. 183 Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 116
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Snow tires ................................ 270 Spare tire .................................. 406
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Storage location.................... 407
Spark plug ................................ 441
Specifications .......................... 436
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 258
Steering lock ............................ 175 Column lock release ............. 175
Steering wheel ......................... 141
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Storage feature ........................ 287
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 432
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 302
Roof ...................................... 152
Sun visors ................................ 297

488Alphabetical index
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

489Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Tachometer .............................. 181
Tail lights .................................. 185Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 81
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 443
Maintenance data ................. 443
Warning light ......................... 399
Tire information ....................... 448
Glossary................................ 455
Size ....................................... 451
Tire identification number ..... 450
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 453
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 355Function ................................ 355
Initializing .............................. 355
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 355
Registering ID codes ............ 357
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 356
Warning light ......................... 399 Tires .......................................... 354
Chains .................................. 269
Checking............................... 354
If you have a flat tire ............. 406
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Information............................ 448
Replacing.............................. 406
Rotating tires ........................ 354
Size....................................... 443
Snow tires ............................. 270
Spare tire .............................. 406
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 355
Warning light......................... 399
Tools ......................................... 407
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Emergency towing ................ 392
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 201
Automatic High Beam ........... 188
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 232
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 208
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

491Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 239
Brake system ....... ................. 396
Downshifting ......................... 181
Seat belt reminder ................ 399
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 397
Brake system ....... ................. 396
Charging system ................... 396
Electric power steering ......... 397
Low engine oil pressure ........ 396
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 396
Master warning light.............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Parking brake indicator ......... 396
Pre-collision system .............. 398
Seat belt reminder light ......... 399
Slip indicator ......................... 397
SRS ...................................... 397
Tire pressure......................... 399
Warning messages .................. 405 Washer ..................................... 192
Checking............................... 349
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Switch ................................... 192
Washing and waxing ............... 324
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 169
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 436
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 367
Size....................................... 443
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger.......... 276
Windshield wipers ................... 192 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .......... 192
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 194
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control key ............................. 106Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Locking/Unlocking ........ 110, 116
Replacing the battery............ 372
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.