2018 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Fuel tank door release & cap
Audio and some accessories will operate.
Power ON; all electrical systems can be used.
All systems OFF; emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the
operation mode in succession from:
Press to unlock(1) (2)
Pull to open
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened,
Check engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Turn
Brightness control
Dimmer
Brighter
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank Push
Switch “A” and “B”
Instrument panel light control/
Trip meter display

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el economy,
reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Multi-Information Display (MID) and/or display audio system/
navigation system screen (if equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner\
’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and messages indicating how to start the hybrid\
will
be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light \
remains steady
and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM

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Hybrid transmission
* The “POWER” switch/ignition switch must be “ON” and the br\
ake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
P
R
N
D
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 k\
m/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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Parking brake
Driving mode select
Steering lock release
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If t\
he lock does not
release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locke\
d will be
displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
EV drive mode
EV drive mode allows the electric motor (traction motor), powered by t\
he hybrid
battery (traction battery), to be used to drive the vehicle under cert\
ain driving
conditions.
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequ\
ent
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired\
; for
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Turn

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Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Windows-Power
Moon roof (if equipped)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Length
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the \
switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows. Push once to open; moon roof will automatically stop at the recommended \
position.
Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
SLIDING OPERATION TILTING OPERATION

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Seats-Head restraints
Rear sunshade (if equipped)
Seat adjustments-Front
Lock release buttonLock release button
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat position (forward/backward) Seat cushion angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Seat height
Seat height (if equipped) Lumbar support
Lumbar support (if equipped)
FrontRear
Seatback angle
Seatback angle
Seat cushion length (if equipped)
DRIVER’S SEAT
PASSENGER’S SEAT

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Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wipers & washers
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es. (1) Trip information
(2) Settings
(3) Energy Flow
(4) Warning and reminder messages
(5) Cruise control display
(6) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) display (7) Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
(8) Pre-Collision System (PCS)
(9) Tachometer
(10) Tire Pressure (warning) Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Adjust sensor sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Auto wipe
Slow
Fast
1
Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust frequency
1
WITH AUTO RAIN-SENSING WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)