2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID transmission

3356-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal shouldmove smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid transmission “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor? (→P. 443)
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play? (→P. 443)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec-
tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.

3947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

3987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4428-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C):12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transaxle
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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

481Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 408
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 443
Hybrid transmission .............. 442
Washer ................................. 351
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 287
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 329
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 133
Seat heaters ......................... 283
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 283
Front side marker lights.......... 186 Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Front turn signal lights ........... 184 Replacing light bulbs............. 382
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wattage ................................ 444
Fuel ........................................... 438 Capacity ................................ 438
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 445
Refueling............................... 198
Type ...................................... 438
Warning light ......................... 401
Fuel consumption...................... 95
Fuel filler door.......................... 198 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 200
Refueling............................... 198
Fuses ........................................ 375 Garage door opener ................ 307
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 290
Grocery bag hooks.................. 297
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 186
Automatic high beam ............ 189
Discharge headlights precautions......................... 389
Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Wattage ................................ 444
Heaters Air conditioning system......... 274
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 278
Seat heaters ......................... 283
High-voltage components ........ 74
Hill-start assist control ........... 261
Hood ......................................... 341
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 306
Grocery bag hooks ............... 297
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
FG
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482Alphabetical index
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 ..... 266
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 420
Overheating .......................... 429
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 .... 182
S mode ................................. 181 I/M test ...................................... 338
Identification
Engine .................................. 437
Vehicle .................................. 437
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 172
Illuminated entry system ........ 288
Immobilizer system ................... 79
Indicators ................................... 88
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 333
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 357
Inside rear view mirror ............ 143
Instrument panel
light control ............................. 91
Interior lights ........................... 286I

487Alphabetical index
Shift lever ................................. 180Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 182
Shift lock system ..................... 182
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 186 Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 250
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Side turn signal lights ............. 184 Replacing light bulbs............. 387
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 116
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Snow tires ................................ 271 Spare tire .................................. 408
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Storage location.................... 409
Spark plug ................................ 441
Specifications .......................... 436
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 259
Steering lock ............................ 175 Column lock release ............. 175
Steering wheel ......................... 141
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Storage feature ........................ 289
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 433
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 304
Roof ...................................... 152
Sun visors ................................ 299