2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID AUX

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener .......... 3776-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 399
Hood .................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack....... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
12-volt battery .................... 411
Tires................................... 415
Tire inflation pressure ........ 427
Wheels............................... 430
Air conditioning filter .......... 432
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter.................................. 434
Electronic key battery ........ 439
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 442
Light bulbs ......................... 445
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 3545-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener.......... 377

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Interior features
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 3 5 9 )
Glove box (P. 3 5 6 )
Bottle holders/door pockets
(P. 3 5 7 )Cup holders (P. 358)
Console box (P. 356)
Auxiliary box/open tray
(P. 359, 360)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
●When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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3595-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B
Push the lid. Pull the armrest down.
Ty p e C
Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.
The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

3605-3. Using the storage features
■When using wireless charger (if equipped)
P. 366
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■When opening or closing the tray (type C)
●To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.
●To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.
●When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.
Open tray
WARNING
Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

4016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
■Open hood warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
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544Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 338
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Warning light ......................... 456
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ..................................... 76
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 322
Air conditioning filter .............. 432
Air conditioning
system .................................... 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 338
S-FLOW mode ...................... 341
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34
SRS warning light ................. 456Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 148
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 323
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 271
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 322
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic High Beam ............. 222
Automatic light control
system.................................... 218
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Identification
Engine................................... 503
Vehicle .................................. 503
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 311
Items to initialize ................... 535
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Interior lights............................ 352
Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist............ 292
Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 471
Jack handle .............................. 471
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173Keyless entry
Smart key system ......... 138, 144
Wireless remote
control ........................ 138, 145
Keys .......................................... 134
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 134
Engine switch ....................... 196
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 484
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
Key number plate ................. 134
Keyless entry ........................ 134
Mechanical key ..................... 135
Power switch ........................ 196
Replacing the battery............ 439
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control ........ 134
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 252
Language (multi-
information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ........... 252
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Shift lever.............................. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 166
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 226
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
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