2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID oil

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 448
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 449
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water .................. 450
7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 451
If you think something
is wrong........................... 454
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 455
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 465
If you have a flat tire .......... 471
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 482
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly ........................... 484
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ................... 487
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 494
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 4988-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 502
Fuel information ................. 510
Tire information.................. 513
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 526
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................ 535
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................. 538
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 540
Alphabetical index ...................... 544
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Toyota parking assist monitor• Panoramic view monitor
• Connected Services

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 504
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 415
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 401
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Front turn signal lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Daytime running lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Front turn signal lights/cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Rear turn signal lights/ rear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 218
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 445, Watts: P. 509)
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*: If equipped

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 455)Parking brake indicator
(P. 456)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 455)*1, 3
Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 457)
*2High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 455)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 457)
*2Charging system
warning light (P. 455)*1, 4PCS warning light
(P. 457)
*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 455)*1, 3
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 457)
*1
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 456)*2
(Amber)
LDA indicator (P. 457)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 456)*1
Slip indicator (P. 458)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 456)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 458)
*2Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/Intel-
ligent Clearance Sonar
(if equipped) warning
light (P. 456)Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(P. 458)

1513-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping: P. 484)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or
a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

1894-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
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●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 471)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

2384-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front camera
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front camera may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clean the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-
sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the front camera.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the front camera is installed is
dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
●If the part of the windshield in front of the front camera is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation, or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the
fog, condensation, or ice. (P. 343)
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front camera by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
●Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
After replacing the windshield, the front camera must be recalibrated. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer for details.
●Do not allow liquids to contact the front camera.
●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front camera.
●Do not dirty or damage the front camera.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., to the outer
side of the windshield in front of the
front camera (shaded area in the illus-
tration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the
bottom of the front camera
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the front
camera)

3334-6. Driving tips
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Driving
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
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Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

3745-4. Other interior features
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully charged
●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable
device
●When a portable device becomes hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up
●When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong
radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid sys-
tem stopped.