
AVALON HV 2018
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main 
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for 
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We 
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and 
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding 
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North 
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfi ed driving in your 
new Avalon HV.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon HV operat\
ions. 
Every Avalon HV owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompani\
es 
this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed   information highlighted in color throughout 
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you 
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing. 
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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Using your smartphone, 
you may need to allow 
Entune access to your 
contacts.A confirmation will ap-
pear that your phone 
has been paired and 
connected.
Initiate Bluetooth® on your Entun
e™ Multimedia Head Unit
STEP 12STEP 13
Disclosures
This brochure is accurate at the time of print; content subject to chang\
e based on periodic multimedia 
software updates.
1. Concentrating on the road should always be your fi rst priority while driving. Do not use the hands-free 
phone system if it will distract you.
2. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by \
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use  of such marks by Toyota is under license. A compatible Bluetooth enabled phone must fi rst be paired. 
Phone performance depends on software, coverage & carrier.
3. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
4. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; functionality depends on many fa\
ctors. Select apps use large  amounts of data; you are responsible for charges. Apps & services subjec\
t to change. See Toyota.com/
entune for details.
 Additional Resources
If you’re having trouble pairing your phone, Toyota has you covered. You can get more information
from the following sources:
Online Pairing Guide:
www.toyota.com/connect
Your Toyota Owner’s Manual
Located in the vehicle glovebox
Toyota Customer 
Experience Center
(800) 331-4331 

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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.  
OVERVIEW
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
OVERVIEW
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 

OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW
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 

OVERVIEW
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 

OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Daytime Running Light system (DRL)  Automatically turns on the headlights to make 
vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night. Automatic light cut off system  When the headlights are on: Automatically turns lights off 
after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after lock\
ing. When the tail 
lights are on, it automatically turns lights off when driver’s door i\
s opened.
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1  The right hand signals will flash three times.2  The left hand signals will flash three times.
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink
®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Indicator light
Buttons
Headlights
Parking lights High beam 
flasher
High beam
Auto
OFF Low beam
Lights & turn signals
Garage door opener (HomeLink®) (if equipped)
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS