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AVALON HV 2020
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 sup-
plementary 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 satisfied 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 thro\
ughout
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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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 8
Keyless entry
1,2 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
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 25
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 24
Clock 23
Cup holders 25
Door locks 23
Driving mode select 11
Electric parking brake 12
EV drive mode 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 15
Head-up display 16
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 9
Hybrid transmission 10
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Rear
Cross Traffic Braking (ICS w/RCTB) 26-27
Lights
1 & turn signals 17
Moonroof 14
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 16
Power outlets-12V DC 21
Qi Wireless charger 21
Rear view monitor system 24
Seat adjustments-Front 15
Seat folding-Rear 15
Seat heaters/ventilators 19
Seats-Head restraints 14
Steering lock release 13Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 22
Steering wheel-Heater 17
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 13
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF Switch 26
USB charge-ports 19
USB media/AUX port 20
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 23
Floor mat installation 44
Rear door child safety locks 39
Safety Connect 39
Seat belts 40
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 40
Spare tire & tools 41
Star Safety System
™ 43-44
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 42
Trunk-Internal release 42
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 46-48
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 38
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 35-37
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) 31-34
Pre-Collision System with
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) 29-31
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 28
Sensors 28
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio volume control
switch2
Audio control switches2
Meter control switches
Telephone switch
2
Voice command switch2
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) switch Full-Speed Range
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) switch
Paddle shifters1
Tilt and telescopic
steering lock
release lever
1
Power tilt and
telescopic steering
control switch
1
Bird’s Eye View Camera ON/OFF switch1,2“ODO/TRIP” switch
Instrument panel light control switch
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
Heated steering
wheel switch
1
VSC OFF switch
Fuel tank door release switch
Trunk opener
Hood lock
release lever
Meters/Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wiper and washer control
“POWER” switch
Headlights/turn signals control
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, \
20 20 Owner’s
Manual.
Airbag SRS warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel
tank door position
Auto Glide Control (AGC)
indicator
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) indicator
Brake hold operated indicator1,2
BSM w/Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) Indicator
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicators
Brake hold standby indicator1
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start
Control/Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS)
4 warning
Brake system warning (yellow)1
Brake system warning (red)1
Charging system warning
Indicator symbols
Hybrid System Indicator Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge Outside temperature display Odometer and trip meter display
Shift position and shift range display Fuel gauge
Service indicators and reminders
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Open door warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Electric power steering system
warning1 (red/yellow)
“ECO MODE” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning1,2
“READY” indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF indicator1
Security indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,3
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Full-Speed Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
indicator/DRCC SET indicator
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
High coolant temperature warning
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)
OFF indicator1,2,4
Intuitive parking assist indicator4
Low outside temperature indicator Parking brake indicator
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder indicatorDriver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder (alarm will sound if speed is
over 12 mph)
Smart Key system indicator
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with
steering assist indicator
(white/green/amber
3)
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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
Instrument panel light control
DimmerBrighter
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
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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 Audio Multimedia System
screen.
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.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM
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Electric parking brake
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode (Brake HOLD switch)
Parking brake lightStandby indicatorOperated indicator
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Brake hold
ManualTo turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Parking brake light
FEATURES & OPERATIONS