2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID ignition

3
1
8 7
6
5
4
3
2
9
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage............ 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode................... 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 184
Parking brake .................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Automatic High Beam ....... 189
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 198 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 202
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 222
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 233
Cruise control .................... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 250
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 252
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection
areas ............................. 257
Driving mode select switch .............................. 259
Driving assist systems ....... 261
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 266
Winter driving tips .............. 269
4Driving

155
Driving4
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage ........... 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing ................... 171
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 172
EV drive mode .................. 178
Hybrid transmission........... 180
Turn signal lever................ 184
Parking brake .................... 185
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 186
Automatic High Beam ....... 189
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 198 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 202
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 209
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 222
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 233
Cruise control .................... 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 250
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 252
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection
areas ............................. 257
Driving mode select switch .............................. 259
Driving assist systems ...... 261
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 266
Winter driving tips ............. 269

1724-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Messages indicating how to start the hybrid system and how to turn to
ACCESSORY mode will be displayed alternately on the multi-information
display.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
1
2
3
4
5

1994-4. Refueling
4
Driving
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

4418-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Power
control unit3.4 qt. (3.2 L, 2.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK16HR-A8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

480Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 259
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 70
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) ....................... 262 Function ................................ 262
Warning light ......................... 399
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 422
Replacing the battery ............ 373
Emergency flashers ................ 392
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 424
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 422
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 420
If the trunk opener is not
actuated.............................. 119
If the warning buzzer sounds .................... 398
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 398
If the warning message is displayed......................... 407
If you have a flat tire ............. 408
If you think something is wrong .............................. 397
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 433
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 393
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 394
If your vehicle overheats ....... 429 Energy monitor ........................ 100
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 173
Compartment ........................ 343
Engine switch ....................... 172
Hood ..................................... 341
How to start the hybrid system .... ................. 172
Identification number ............ 437
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 172
Overheating .......................... 429
Power switch ........................ 172
Engine coolant......................... 347
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 347
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine oil ................................. 344 Capacity................................ 439
Checking............................... 344
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .......................... 172
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)..................... 262 Function ................................ 262
Warning light......................... 399
EV drive mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
E

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

488Alphabetical index
SwitchesBSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 250
Compass switch.................... 320
Cruise control switch..... 233, 246
“DISP” button .......................... 95
Door lock switches ................ 112
Driving mode select switch ... 259
Driving position memory switches.............................. 133
Emergency flashers switch ... 392
EV drive mode switch ........... 178
Garage door opener switches.............................. 307
Ignition switch ....................... 172
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 222
Light switch ........................... 186
Moon roof switches ............... 151
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 145 PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 213
Power door lock switch ......... 112
Power switch ........................ 172
Power window switches........ 148
Rear sunshade switch .......... 304
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 278
Seat heater switches ............ 283
Seat ventilator switches ........ 283
“SOS” button......................... 314
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 358
Trunk opener main switch .... 117
Trunk opener switch ............. 116
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 233
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch .............. 148
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 193