2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID trunk release

781-3. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly 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 sy stem 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 emi tted 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, recyc ling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 548)

1493-2. 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 th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic 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 wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s 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 t runk 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.

1503-2. 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. 508)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 508)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 461)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 548)
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.
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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.

1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 142)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 4 8 )
● Starts the hybrid system ( P. 2 0 0 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
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 syst em or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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1623-3. 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 shi ft 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 t o 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 sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear co nsole 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 forwar d 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.

564What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 481)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 216)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 478, 488)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
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 con trol.
• Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the hy brid
system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 488)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 478, 488.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

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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579Alphabetical index
SwitchesAutomatic High Beam switch ................................. 226
Brake hold switch.................. 220
Cruise control switch............. 281
Door lock switches ................ 144
Driving mode select switches.............................. 342
Driving position memory switches.............................. 163
Emergency flasher switch ..... 470
EV drive mode switch ........... 206
Fuel door opener switch ....... 237
Garage door opener switches.............................. 399
Heated steering wheel .......... 371
Ignition switch ....................... 200
Light switch ........................... 222
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
switch ................................. 269
Meter control switches .......... 103
“MOOD” switch ..................... 376
Moon roof switches ............... 181 “ODO/TRIP” switch ............... 104
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 174
Paddle shift switches ............ 212
Parking brake switch ............ 216
Power door lock switch ......... 144
Power switch ........................ 200
Power window switches........ 177
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 365
Seat heater switches ............ 371
Seat ventilators switches ...... 371
“SOS” button........................... 69
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release switch ............. 170
Trunk opener switch ............. 148
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 281
VSC OFF switch ................... 345
Window lock switch .............. 177
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 230
Wireless charger switch........ 388