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3
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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
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
17Pictorial index
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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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 377, Wattages: P. 444)
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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi- cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light ( P. 396)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 397)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 396)*1Brake system warning
light (P. 399)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 396)Open door warning light
(P. 399)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 397)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 399)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 397)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 399)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 397)*1Master warning light
(P. 399)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 396)*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 399)
*1, 2, 3PCS warning light
(P. 398)*2, 4LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(P. 398)
932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Customization
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: P. 461)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●When indicating the tachometer (Using the S mode driving): Do not let the
indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed. ( P. 181)
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 428)
2684-6. Driving tips
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●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
323
Maintenance and care6
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
480Alphabetical index
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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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491Alphabetical index
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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”.