2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID traction control

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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
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General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regard ing children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

741-2. Hybrid system
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The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt-
age system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts
that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit with DC/DC
converter
High voltage cables (orange)
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)Service plug
Electric motor (traction motor)
Caution label1
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2604-5. Using the driving support systems
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◆ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)
The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Ve hicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional st ability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controllin g steering performance.
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline or slippery slope
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.

3977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, the VSC, the TRAC or
the hill-start assist control system is operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must c onform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 wo uld wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tire s depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits , service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditio ns on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

477Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 385
Wattage ................................ 444
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 350 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 268
Warning light ......................... 396
Battery (traction battery)........... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 249
Brake Fluid ...................................... 348
Parking brake........................ 184
Regenerative braking.............. 72
Warning light ................. 396, 399
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 249 Care .................................. 324, 327
Aluminum wheels ................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior .................................. 327
Seat belts.............................. 328
Cargo capacity......................... 169
Cargo net.................................. 295
Caution label .............................. 74
Chains ...................................... 269
Child restraint system............... 55 Booster seats, definition ......... 56
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 56
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 56
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 60
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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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TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 260
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ........................ 74
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 70
Transmission ........................... 180 Driving mode select switch ... 258
Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 420
S mode ................................. 181
Trip information ......................... 95
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk......................................... 116 Internal trunk release lever ... 118
Luggage security system ...... 117
Smart key system ................. 116
Trunk features....................... 295
Trunk grip.............................. 117
Trunk light ............................. 118
Trunk opener main switch..... 117
Trunk opener switch ............. 116
Wireless remote control ........ 116
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 118
Wattage ................................ 444
Turn signal lights..................... 183
Replacing light bulbs..... 381, 383
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Wattage ................................ 444 USB port
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 297
Wattage ................................ 444
Vanity mirrors .......................... 297
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 437
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 71
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 281
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 260
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