Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2019 year). Instruction — part 6

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For safet

y and s

ecurity

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Certifications for the immobilizer system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using

the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
(The doors will lock again automatically.)

● The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function

or wireless remote control.

● The hood is opened.

Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

Do one of the following to deactivate or 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. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

Alarm

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safet

y and s

ecurity

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●

The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(

P. 487)

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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Instrument cluster

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2.

Instrument cluster
Warning lights and

indicators . . . . . . .. 86

Gauges and meters . . . 92
Multi-information

display. . . . . . . ... 96

Head-up display . . . . 115
Energy monitor/

consumption screen. . 122

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2. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, cen-
ter panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the
status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations dis-
play all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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2. Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.

Warning lights

*

1

(Red)

Brake system warning
light (

P. 452)

Parking brake indicator
(

P. 453)

*

1

(Yellow)

Brake system warning
light (

P. 452)

*

1, 3

Brake hold operated
indicator (

P. 454)

*

2

High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(

P. 452)

*

1

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering
system warning light
(

P. 454)

*

2

Charging system
warning light (

P. 452)

*

1, 4

PCS warning light
(

P. 454)

*

2

Low engine oil pressure
warning light (

P. 452)

*

1, 3

(if equipped)

ICS OFF indicator
(

P. 454)

*

1

Malfunction indicator
lamp (

P. 453)

*

2

(Amber)

LDA indicator (

P. 454)

*

1

SRS warning light
(

P. 453)

*

1

Slip indicator (

P. 455)

*

1

ABS warning light
(

P. 453)

Low fuel level warning
light (

P. 455)

*

2

Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/Intel-
ligent Clearance Sonar
(if equipped) warning
light (

P. 453)

Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(

P. 455)

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1

: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

3

: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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4

: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

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5

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

5

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(

P. 455)

*

1

Tire pressure warning

light (

P. 455)

*

1

Master warning light
(

P. 455)

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Instrument cluster

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(

P. 205)

*

2

Radar cruise control
indicator (

P. 258)

Headlight indicator
(

P. 212)

*

2

Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(

P. 258)

Headlight high beam
indicator (

P. 212)

*

1, 3

PCS warning light
(

P. 239)

*

2

Automatic High Beam
indicator (

P. 216)

*

1, 3

(if equipped)

ICS OFF indicator
(

P. 297)

*

2

AGC (Auto Glide Con-
trol) indicator (

P. 316)

*

2

(White)

LDA indicator (

P. 247)

Parking brake indicator
(

P. 206)

*

2

(Green)

LDA indicator (

P. 247)

*

1

Brake hold operated
indicator (

P. 210)

*

2, 4

(Amber)

LDA indicator (

P. 247)

*

1

Brake hold standby
indicator (

P. 210)

*

1, 4

Slip indicator (

P. 318)

*

2

Cruise control indicator
(

P. 258)

*

1, 3

VSC OFF indicator
(

P. 319)

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2

“BSM” indicator
(

P. 271)

*

2

“SPORT” indicator
(

P. 315)

*

2

“RCTA” indicator
(

P. 271)

*

2

“ECO MODE” indicator
(

P. 315)

*

5, 6

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(

P. 271)

*

2

EV drive mode indicator
(

P. 196)

*

1, 7

“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(

P. 48)

*

2

EV indicator (

P. 71)

*

7

Security indicator
(

P. 80, 82)

“READY” indicator
(

P. 190)

*

2

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist
indicator (

P. 286)

*

2, 8

Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (

P. 92)

*

2

Smart key system indi-
cator (

P. 190)

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Instrument cluster

*

1

: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

3

: This light turns on when the system is off.

*

4

: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

5

: These indicators will illuminate in the following situations to indicate that

the system initial check is being performed:

• When the BSM function or RCTA function is enabled and the power

switch is turned to ON mode.

• When the power switch is ON mode and the BSM function is enabled.
• When the power switch is ON mode and the RCTA function is enabled.

(At this time, a buzzer will also sound).
The indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the indicators do not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion is enabled, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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6

: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

*

7

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

8

: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this

indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

WARNING

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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (

P. 94)

Shift position (

P. 199)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (

P. 96)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (

P. 462)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter

P. 111)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Gauges and meters

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4

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7
8

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Instrument cluster

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

The brightness of some of the interior lights will be changed when the
brightness of the instrument panel lights is adjusted. (→P. 346)

Darker
Brighter

• The brightness of the instrument

panel lights can be adjusted
individually for day mode and
night mode

*

.

• If the brightness is adjusted

when the surroundings are
bright and the tail lights are on
(day mode brightness adjust-
ment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at
the same time.

*

: Day mode and night mode:

P. 94

Instrument panel light control

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The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)

●

The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but

the surrounding area is bright

• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark

●

When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.

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Hybrid System Indicator

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)

●

By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving
can be achieved.

●

Charge area indicates “regeneration”

*

status. Regenerated energy will be

used to charge the battery.

*

: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of

energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

The Hybrid System Indicator will not operate in the following situations:

●

The “READY” indicator is not illuminated.

●

The shift lever is in any position other than D.

Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area

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Instrument cluster

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Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.

■

Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:

●

When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])

●

When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “

” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (

P. 491)

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2. Instrument cluster

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the display settings
and other settings.

Indicators (

P. 86)

Driving assist system status display area

Displays the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (

P. 258)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (

P. 247)

Speed limit display (vehicles with a navigation system) (U.S.A.
only)
Speedometer

The speedometer display can be enabled/disabled in

on the multi-

information display. (

P. 105)

When

is selected, the speedometer may be displayed in the content

display area.

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in
some situations.

• Menu icon content (

P. 98)

• Suggestion function (

P. 112)

• Warning message (

P. 462)

Multi-information display

Summary of functions

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