Toyota 2015 Avalon User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual....................14
How to search.............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 26
For safety drive ...................28
Seat belts............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 47
Safety information
for children ........................ 53
Child restraint systems........ 54
Installing child restraints...... 58
Exhaust gas precautions..... 68
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features .......69
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm................................... 81
Theft prevention labels........ 83
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators...........................86
Gauges and meters.............91
Multi-information display......96
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........102
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................108
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system..............111
Wireless remote
control..............................126
Doors.................................129
Trunk .................................132
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................136
Driving position
memory ...........................138
Head restraints..................143
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel...................146
Inside rear view mirror.......147
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................149
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows..................152
Moon roof ..........................155
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 171
Vehicle load limits .............174
Trailer towing..................... 175
Dinghy towing.................... 176
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch......177
EV drive mode................... 183
Hybrid transmission........... 185
Turn signal lever................ 188
Parking brake.................... 189
Horn .................................. 190
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Automatic High Beam ....... 195
Fog light switch .................200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 201
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap...................................206
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control ....................211
Dynamic radar cruise
control..............................215
Driving mode select
switch ..............................230
Driving assist systems.......232
Hill-start assist control .......237
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)...........................239
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor).........245
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................254
Winter driving tips..............256
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5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ........ 262
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers........................ 273
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................274
• Personal/interior light
main switch................... 275
• Personal/
interior lights ................. 275
• Ambient lights ............... 276
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 277
• Glove box...................... 278
• Console box.................. 279
• Cup holders .................. 280
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 281
Trunk features................... 286
5-4. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors.............................288
Clock..................................289
Outside temperature
display.............................291
Power outlets.....................292
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators................295
Armrest..............................298
Rear sunshade..................299
Coat hooks ........................301
Assist grips........................302
Garage door opener..........303
Safety Connect..................310
Compass ...........................316
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.......... 322
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior........... 325
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 328
General maintenance........330
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 334
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 335
Hood.................................. 338
Positioning a floor jack...... 339
Engine compartment......... 341
12-volt battery ................... 350
Tires.................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure........ 361
Wheels.............................. 364
Air conditioning filter.......... 367
Electronic key battery........ 369
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 371
Light bulbs......................... 382
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........398
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................399
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................400
If you think something is
wrong...............................403
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................404
If a warning message is
displayed.........................414
If you have a flat tire..........415
If the hybrid system will
not start ...........................427
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.............429
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........430
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................432
If your vehicle
overheats.........................436
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................440
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 444
Fuel information ................ 453
Tire information ................. 456
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 469
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 475
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................ 478
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).....................480
Alphabetical index......................486
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
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For vehicles with a audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for infor-
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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Vehicle data recordings