2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID towing

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●The hybrid system warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(P. 212)Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Using a flatbed truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

546Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery
precautions ................. 413, 492
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 413, 492
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 180
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 176
Rear door child-protectors .... 141
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 440
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 146
Child-protectors....................... 141
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser ................................ 408
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen............................. 106, 128
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 506
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Cooling system ........................ 407
Hybrid system
overheating......................... 494
Cornering lights ....................... 219Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 526
Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 343
Rear window ......................... 343
Windshield ............................ 343
Dimensions .............................. 502
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 258
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 509
Door lock
Doors .................................... 138
Smart key system ................. 138
Wireless remote control ........ 138
Doors ........................................ 138
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 141
Door lock .............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 141
Side doors ............................ 138
Side windows........................ 173
Drive-Start Control .................. 184
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 458
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557Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 98
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 88
Immobilizer system................. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 427
Maintenance data ................. 508
Warning light ......................... 458
Tire information ....................... 513
Glossary................................ 520
Size ....................................... 516
Tire identification number ..... 515
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 518
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................. 417
Installing tire pressure
warning valve and
transmitters......................... 417
Registering ID codes ............ 419
Warning light ......................... 458Tires .......................................... 415
Chains .................................. 334
Checking............................... 415
Glossary ............................... 520
If you have a flat tire ............. 471
Inflation pressure .................. 508
Replacing.............................. 471
Rotating tires ........................ 415
Size....................................... 508
Snow tires ............................. 335
Spare tire .............................. 471
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 416
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 518
Warning light......................... 458
Tools ......................................... 471
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 193
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Emergency towing ................ 451
Trailer towing ........................ 194
Toyota parking assist
monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 235
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 242
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

558Alphabetical index
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 323
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 79
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 323
Traction motor
(electric motor) ........................ 75
Trailer towing .......................... 194
Transmission
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 321
Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
S mode ................................. 207
Trip meters ................................. 98
Trunk......................................... 144
Cargo net .............................. 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Smart key system ................. 144
Trunk light ............................. 145
Trunk opener ........................ 144
Wireless remote control ........ 145
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 145
Wattage ................................ 509
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Turn signal lever ................... 211
USB charging port ................... 364Vanity lights ............................. 362
Wattage ................................ 509
Vanity mirrors .......................... 362
Vanity lights .......................... 362
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 503
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 323
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 323
Warning buzzers
Approach warning................. 271
Brake system ........................ 455
Downshifting ......................... 208
Electric power steering
system ................................ 457
Intuitive parking assist .......... 295
Lane departure alert
function............................... 253
Light reminder....................... 220
Open door............................. 142
Open hood ............................ 401
Open moon roof.................... 179
Open trunk ............................ 145
Parking brake ....................... 456
Pre-collision warning ............ 242
Seat belt reminder ................ 458
Vehicle sway warning ........... 255
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