2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID engine

4468-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)■
Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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.

4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

478Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Child safety ................................ 5412-volt battery
precautions ................. 352, 427
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 113
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 373
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 281
Trunk precautions ................. 119
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 324, 327
Aluminum wheels.................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior................................... 327
Seat belts .............................. 328
Clock ......................................... 298
Coat hooks ............................... 304
Compass .................................. 318
Condenser ................................ 347 Console box ............................. 289
Consumption screen............... 100
Coolant ..................................... 345
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Cooling system........................ 345
Engine overheating............... 428
Hybrid system overheating ... 428
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 232
Cup holders ............................. 290
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 461

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Eco drive mode ........................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 70
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) ....................... 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 397
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 421
Replacing the battery ............ 372
Emergency flashers ................ 390
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 423
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 421
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 418
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 420
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 119
If the warning
buzzer sounds .................... 396
If the warning light turns on .............................. 396
If the warning message is displayed......................... 405
If you have a flat tire ............. 406
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 395
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 432
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 391
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 392
If your vehicle overheats ....... 428 Energy monitor ........................ 100
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 173
Compartment ........................ 341
Engine switch ....................... 172
Hood ..................................... 339
How to start the hybrid system .... ................. 172
Identification number ............ 437
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 172
Overheating .......................... 428
Power switch ........................ 172
Engine coolant......................... 345
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine oil ................................. 342 Capacity................................ 439
Checking............................... 342
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Engine switch .......................... 172
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)..................... 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 397
EV drive mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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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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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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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”.