2018 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID engine

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INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap
7
Hood release
8
Indicator symbols
4-5
Instrument cluster
4
Instrument panel
2-3
Instrument Panel Light Control/
Trip meter display
8
Keyless entry1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 18-19
Audio
20
Auto lock/unlock2 10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
16
Clock
22
Cup holders
22
Door locks
22
Driving mode select
11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 15
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
9
Hybrid transmission
10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moon roof
12
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 14
Parking brake
11
Power outlets-12V DC
17
Rear sunshade
13
Rear view monitor system
17
Seat adjustments-Front
13
Seat ventilators/heaters
19
Seats-Head restraints
13
Steering lock release
11
Steering wheel switches
20
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
12
Traction control (TRAC) OFF
16 USB/AUX port
21
Windows-Power
12
Windshield wipers & washers
14
Wireless charger
21
Door
s-Child protector rear door locks
34
Floor mat installation
39
Safety Connect
34
Seat belts
35
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
35
Spare tire & tools
36
Star Safety System
™ 38-39
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS)
37
Trunk-Internal release
37
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 40-49
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 33
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
30-32
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA)
26-29
Pre-Collision System Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD)
24-26
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 23
Sensors
23
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES

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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches2Telephone switches2Voice command
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) main switch
1
Hood lock release lever
Rear sunshade switch1
Pre-Collision System (PCS) switch
VSC OFF switchTrunk opener
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Emergency flasher switch
Gauges and meters “ENGINE START STOP” switch Lane Departure Alert
with Steering Assist
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) switch or
Cruise control switch
Headlights, turn signals and
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
controls

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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2018 Owner’s
Manual.
Hybrid System indicator Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range display
Trip meter reset/
Instrument panel light controlFuel gauge
Cruise control indicator2
Cruise control SET indicatorAirbag SRS warning1
Automatic High Beam indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning1
ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
indicator3
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Open door warning
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a malfunction.
Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 201\
8 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2018 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1
Electric power steering system
warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) indicator
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) warning1
“READY” indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF
indicator1
Security indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,4
Seat belt reminder (alarm sounds
for speeds over 12 mph)

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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
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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