2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID steering

5298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(When checking the voltage, after turning the
power switch off, wait for 30 seconds with the
high beam headlights illuminated, then turn the
high beam headlights off and check the voltage.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Hybrid transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.3 in. (85 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free play
Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

5428-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

5538-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Moon roof* ( P. 181)
*: If equipped
■
Driving position memory* (  P. 163)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic light control system ( P. 222)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is used (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only—O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting doors linked to
the memory recall func-
tion
Driver’s doorAll doors—O
Driver’s seat movement
when exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Steering wheel move-
ment Tilt onlyTelescopic only
OO
Tilt & telescopic
Off
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2OO
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
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563What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 200)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 202)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 152)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 203)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 508)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 510)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 213)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 203)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 177)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a peri od of
time. ( P. 202)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be t urned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

570Alphabetical index
ECO Accelerator Guidance..... 109
Eco drive mode ........................ 342
Eco guide ................................. 109
Eco score ................................. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 10
Electric motor
(traction motor) ....................... 79
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
Electronic key .......................... 138 Battery-saving function ......... 154
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 507
Replacing the battery ............ 461
Emergency flashers ................ 470 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 478
If a warning light turns on ..... 478
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 488
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 510
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 505
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising................................... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 494
If you lose your keys ..... 139, 141
If you think something is wrong ................................. 477
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 521
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 474
If your vehicle overheats....... 517
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571Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 200
Hood ..................................... 423
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 200
Identification number ............ 525
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 200
Overheating .......................... 517
Power switch......................... 200
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 528
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine switch .......................... 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 344
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
EV drive mode.......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 510 Flat tire ..................................... 494
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 529
Hybrid transmission .............. 529
Washer ................................. 432
Front interior light ................... 375
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 481
Front personal lights............... 375
Front seat heaters ................... 371
Front seats ............................... 159 Adjustment............................ 159
Cleaning ............................... 411
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Seat heaters ......................... 371
Seat ventilators ..................... 371
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Fuel Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 532
Refueling .............................. 234
Type.............................. 526, 532
Warning light......................... 481F

572Alphabetical index
Fuel consumption............ 106, 134
Fuel filler door.......................... 234If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 238
Refueling............................... 234
Fuses ........................................ 464
Garage door opener ................ 399
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 378
Grocery bag hooks .................. 383
Head restraints ........................ 168
Head-up display ....................... 123
Headlights ................................ 222 Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination .......... 224
Heated steering wheel............. 371
Heaters Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 360
Outside rear view mirrors...... 365
Seat heaters ......................... 371
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 467
High voltage components......... 79
Hill-start assist control............ 344
Hood ......................................... 423 Hooks
Coat hooks ........................... 398
Grocery bag hooks ............... 383
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn .......................................... 171
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 123
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ..................... 79
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent ....................... 80, 456
Hybrid system............................ 75 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ................................. 76
Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 130
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 100
Hybrid system precautions ..... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 351
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 505
Overheating .......................... 517
Power (ignition) switch.......... 200
Starting the hybrid system .... 200
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 100
Hybrid transmission................ 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 213
Paddle shift switches ............ 212
S mode ................................. 211
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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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