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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of 
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for 
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
7When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 
     
        
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1.  For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information  for children ........................ 54
Child restraint systems ........ 55
Installing child restraints ...... 59
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 70
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 74
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm ................................... 81
Theft prevention labels ........ 83 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 86
Gauges and meters ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 100
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 106
3-2.  Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk
Doors ................................. 110
Trunk ................................. 116
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 131
Driving position memory .... 133
Head restraints .................. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 141
Inside rear view mirror ....... 143
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 145
3-5. Opening, closing  the windows and 
moon roof
Power windows.................. 148
Moon roof .......................... 151
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of 
each component 
     
        
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 90
Multi-information display ..... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 100 
     
        
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems. 
For the purpose of explanation,  the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated. 
     
        
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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) 
     
        
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 183) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 178)
Headlight indicator 
( P. 185) Eco drive mode indicator
(
P. 258)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 185) Sport mode indicator
(
P. 258)
“READY” indicator 
( P. 172)
*2Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 188)
EV indicator ( P.  7 2 )
*1, 3 Slip indicator ( P. 261)
*4Security indicator 
(P. 79, 81)*1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 262)
*2, 5Cruise control indicator
(P. 245)*1, 2, 6PCS warning light 
(P. 208)
*2, 5Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 232)*2, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator 
(P. 221)
*5Cruise control set indica-
tor ( P. 232, 245)*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 48)AIR BAG 
     
        
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*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 that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: The light turns on when the system is off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning  light does not come on 
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs. 
     
        
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Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 92)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data ( P. 94)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
P.  9 1
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( P. 180)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Gauges and meters
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