2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID trunk release

781-3. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (P. 80)
■Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases, the acoustic vehicle alerting system may be difficult for
surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (P. 526)

1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
◆Wireless remote control
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
●When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
●If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
●The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■Open trunk 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 trunk is not yet fully closed.

1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (P. 485)
■If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. (P. 485)
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■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (P. 526) The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,
it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage
in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.
●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
■Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 138)
●Opens the trunk (P. 1 4 4 )
●Starts the hybrid system (P. 1 9 6 )
■Antenna location
■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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1583-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■When returning the seat to its original position
●Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
●If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (P. 30)
■Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

542What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 458)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 212)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 455, 465)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 88)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hybrid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 465)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 455, 465.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

550Alphabetical index
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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556Alphabetical index
Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 222
Brake hold switch.................. 216
Cruise control switch............. 263
Door lock switches ................ 140
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 321
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 159
Emergency flasher switch ..... 448
EV drive mode switch ........... 202
Fuel door opener switch ....... 233
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 377
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Ignition switch ....................... 196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 257
Light switch ........................... 218
Meter control switches .......... 103
“MOOD” switch ..................... 354
Moon roof switches ............... 177“ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 104
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 170
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
Parking brake switch ............ 212
Power door lock switch ......... 140
Power switch ........................ 196
Power window switches........ 173
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 343
Seat heater switches ............ 349
Seat ventilators switches ...... 349
“SOS” button........................... 69
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 166
Trunk opener switch ............. 144
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch ................... 263
VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch .............. 173
Windshield wiper and
washer switch..................... 226
Wireless charger switch........ 366