2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID maintenance

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Output Power Reduced” is shown
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operati ng condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
Handling method: P. 517
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be
a gap in the duct.
● If the air intake vent or filter is dirty, refer to P. 456 for cleaning the air intake
vent and filter.
● If the message is being displayed and the air intake vent and f ilter are not
dirty, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain From the Use of N
Position” is shown
This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped .
■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Rest art” is
shown
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
has become extremely low because the shift lever has been left in N for a cer-
tain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid s ystem.
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
power switch off with the shift lever in any position other tha n P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerat or Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and
the shift lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and shif t the shift lever to
D or R.
■ If “Press Brake When Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overh eat”
is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain
the vehicle position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 415)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 415)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and che ck if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 484
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption Power to Climate Temporarily Limited” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the 12-
volt battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected b y your Toyota
dealer.
■ If “Maintenance Required For Traction Battery At Your Dealer” is
shown
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is scheduled to be inspected or
replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Continuing to drive the vehicle without having the hybrid batte ry (traction
battery) inspected will cause the hybrid system not to start.
● If the hybrid system does not start, contact your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.

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8Vehicle specifications
8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 524
Fuel information ................ 532
Tire information ................. 535
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 548
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............... 557

5248-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: Vehicles with 235/45R18 tires and 235/40R19 tires
*3: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length195.9 in. (4975 mm)
Overall width 72.8 in. (1850 mm)
Overall height*156.5 in. (1435 mm)
Wheelbase113.0 in. (2870 mm)
Tread
Front62.6 in. (1590 mm)*2
63.0 in. (1600 mm)*3
Rear63.2 in. (1605 mm)*2
63.6 in. (1615 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)
940 lb. (425 kg)
Seating capacity
Seating capacity
5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

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Vehicle specifications
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required• After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 415
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres-sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 439
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) (If equipped)• After reconnecting or chang-
ing the 12-volt batteryP. 332

569Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 223
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 365
Rear window ......................... 365
Windshield ............................ 365
Dimensions .............................. 524
Dinghy towing .......................... 199
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 270
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 421
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 374
Wattage ................................ 531
Door lock
Doors .................................... 142
Smart key system ................. 142
Wireless remote control ........ 142
Doors ........................................ 142 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 145
Door lock............................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors...... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 145
Side doors............................. 142
Side windows ........................ 177 Drive-Start Control .................. 187
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 187
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 481
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 188
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving mode select switches ............................. 342
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 351
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 354
Driving information ................. 106
Driving position memory ........ 163
Memory recall function ......... 166
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 187 Sudden start restraint
control ................................ 187
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 281
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

574Alphabetical index
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ...... 261
Language (multi- information display) .............. 118
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 423
Hood lock release lever ........ 423
Internal trunk release lever ... 150
Shift lever .............................. 209
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 170
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Wiper lever............................ 230
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 467
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Cornering lights..................... 223
Daytime running light system ......... ....................... 223
Door courtesy lights .............. 374
Headlight switch.................... 222
Illuminated entry system ....... 376
Interior lights ......................... 375
Interior lights list .................... 374
Personal lights ...................... 375
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Trunk light ............................. 149
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Vanity lights .......................... 384
Wattage ................................ 531
Welcome lighting .................. 225
Load capacity........................... 197
Lock steering column ............. 203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 261 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 421
General maintenance ........... 416
Maintenance data ................. 524
Maintenance requirements ...................... 414
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 479
Master warning light ............... 481
Memory recall function ........... 166
Meter
Head-up display.................... 123
Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Settings................................. 111
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning messages ............... 488
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 172
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 365
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 174
Vanity mirrors ....................... 384
Moon roof ................................. 181 Door lock linked moon roof operation ............................ 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 181
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576Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 281
Radiator .................................... 430
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 309
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 304
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 323
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 481
Rear personal lights ................ 375
Rear seat
Folding down ........................ 161
Rear seat heaters..................... 371
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215 Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 172
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 174
Rear window defogger ............ 365
Refueling .................................. 234 Capacity................................ 526
Fuel types ..................... 526, 532
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 238
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 237
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 461
Fuses .................................... 464
Light bulbs ............................ 467
Tires...................................... 494
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 560
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 415
Road accident cautions ............ 83
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