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The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine 
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the 
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force 
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the 
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel 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 energy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
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Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and messages 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.
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Multi-Information Display (MID)
Head-up display (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable features.
Previous screen
Indicators
Enter/Select
Scroll/search 
screens
“ODO/TRIP” switch
Speed limit display
(with navigation system) Full-Speed DRCC and 
Lane Departure Alert display
Menu icons
Shift positionDisplay area
Speedometer Outside temperature
Odometer/trip 
meter display
Push MID control switches to view or change information in the following:
Driving assist system information Driving information
Vehicle information Audio system-linked display
Settings display
Warning display
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and projects a 
variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehicle speed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving assist 
system status/ 
navigation system-
linked display areaShift position/speed 
limit display area
Hybrid System Indicator/
Tachometer Information display areaVehicle speed display 
     
        
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CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL SCREEN
Air conditioning/heating
Temperature selector 
(driver side)Seat heater (driver side) Seat heater  
(passenger side)
Windshield 
airflow/defogger
Air Conditioning 
ON/OFF Climate control OFFFan speed Outside rearview 
mirror/Rear defoggerRecirculate cabin air 
(outside air when OFF)Temperature selector 
(passenger side)
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronized 
temperature settings for 
driver, passengers and rear 
seat. 
Indicator OFF: Separate 
temperature settings for 
driver and passengers. Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting 
will cause the airflow vents, 
air intake and fan to adjust 
automatically.
Airflow vent mode
The control screen can be displayed on the Audio/Navigation display. 
Press “MENU” button on the Entune Audio Plus or Entune Premium Audio, then 
select “Climate”.
Front screenOptions screen
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
     
        
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Audio
Touch screen display
Access  
AUDIO screen
Push to turn ON/OFF or 
turn to adjust volumeTurn to tune radio stations 
manually or select tracks or filesAccess  
Bluetooth  
hands-free system Seek 
station/CD 
track select Access  
HOME screen
Access  
MENU screen
Access
APPS screen
ENTUNE™
 3.0 AUDIO PLUS
ENTUNE™ 3.0 PREMIUM (JBL®) AUDIO, WITH APP SUITE AND DYNAMIC 
NAVIGATION
Access  
MAP screen
USB media port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory stick into 
the USB media port, you can listen to music through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting an AUX cable into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a 
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Open
USB media/AUX port
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while 
driving. Do not use the Entune system if it will distract you.
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Steering wheel telephone switches
Microphone
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without removing your hands 
from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and 
the system. 
* Push and hold to access Mobile Asststant. When a compatible smartphone is 
Bluetooth® connected push and hold the off hook switch 2-3 seconds to access 
Siri® Eyes Free.
 
Refer to the “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section” in this guide for more information 
about phone connections and compatibility.
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for more details.
Back switch
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while 
driving. Do not use the Entune system if it will distract you.
Volume control
Voice command 
switch
Start and end call/ 
Mobile Assistant 
access*“MODE” 
Push to change an audio 
mode. Push and hold to turn 
the audio mutes or pauses.
“ ” 
Use to search within the 
selected audio medium 
(radio, CD, etc.).
Steering wheel switches 
& telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 
     
        
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Clock
Cup holders
FrontRear
LockUnlock
Door locks
1) Push “MENU” button next to the screen. 
2) Select “Setup” or “General” in the touch screen to access the general settings 
screen.
3) Select “Clock.” 
4) Then select desired items to be reset.
 
Refer to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more details.
* Entune™ Premium Audio only
Select to change time zone
Select to daylight savings 
time ON/OFF/AUTO.*
Select to set to automatic 
GPS adjustment of clock.2
Select to set hour display 
to 12 or 24 hour time.
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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when 
changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up) 
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the 
Avalon HV’s blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles’ presence via the 
outside rear view mirror indicators.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before 
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear 
Cross  
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Indicators
Indicators
RCTA function 
displayRear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer Outside rear view mirror indicators
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of 
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located 
above the license plate. 
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “APPS” button 
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.  Select “Camera” to adjust the screen 
contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this 
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25 Display mode change switch Display mode change switchRotation pause switch Body color setting switch Body color setting switch
Rotation pause switch
The Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan function assists the driver in 
viewing the surroundings, when operating at low speeds or parking, by combining 
front, side and rear cameras and displaying an overhead image on the Entune™ 
screen.
To view or turn OFF the screen, press the camera switch when the shift lever is in 
the “P” position. It will display two angles, the Moving view and the See Through 
view.
 
For limitations and more details, refer to section 6-2 in the “Navigation System 
Owner’s Manual.” 
Moving viewSee through view
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan Function 
(if equipped)
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