2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID run flat

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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2194-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-
face
● Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar
sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating prop-
erly
*5:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx- imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-
ing their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc., hiding part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-
cle
• Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or brightness as their surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.) on the road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside rear view mirror, etc.)
*5: Depending on the region in which the vehicle was sold, the pedestrian
detection function may not be available.

3356-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

3957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The regenerative braking system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L,
2.1 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 405
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 401)
• Flat tire ( P. 406)
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
 Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

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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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 339 P. 116 P. 199
Hood lock release leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 339P. 443
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 197, 438
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 4 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 3 9
Engine oil type
P. 439