Toyota AVALON HV 2013 Reference Guide

AvAlon hybrid

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2013

Avalon Hybrid

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Avalon
Hybrid.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Avalon Hybrid operations. Every Avalon Hybrid owner should
review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

Light control-Instrument panel 8

Smart Key system

Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20

Auto lock/unlock

1,2

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1,2

2

10

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 21
Clock 20
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Dynamic radar cruise control 17
Garage door opener (HomeLink

®

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)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 22
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 9

®

iPod

/USB/AUX port 21

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Lights

& turn signals 15

Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 14
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/Heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Transmission 10
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 22

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System

TM

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.

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HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW

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16

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

26-27

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Automatic Air Conditioning

(Type A)

Driving position memory switches

1

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog

1

light

controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Navigation system

1,2

/Display audio system

1,3

“POWER” switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls

2,3

Voice command button
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control

2,3

2,3

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1

Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
“PCS” off switch

1

2

Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet

1

/Wireless charger switch

1

USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
Rear sunshade switch

1

If equipped

2

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3

For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

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NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune

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TM

, please consult the “Navigation

System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Hybrid System indicator
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.

Brake system warning

Brake system warning light

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Electric power steering system warning

Charging system warning

SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

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1

1

1

4

Master warning light

Low engine oil pressure warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

1

1

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Automatic high beam indicator

4

OVERVIEW

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

Slip indicator

1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator

Radar cruise control indicator

Pre-Collision System indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

3,4

1,5

1

ECO drive mode indicator

SPORT mode indicator

“READY” indicator

EV indicator

EV drive mode indicator

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

1

2

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

4

The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.

5

The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

Turn to open

Press

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “

” indicator may illuminate.

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Trunk lid

Push

Push and hold

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60

seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

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Smart Key system

Start function

OVERVIEW

Carrying

Depress
brake pedal

Push

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Power (without starting Hybrid System)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

Locking operation

Front door lock

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Power ON; the Hybrid System not running.

All systems OFF.

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Unlocking operation

Front door unlock*

Touch

Grasp

Trunk unlock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Push

Carry remote to unlock

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Light control-Instrument panel

Hood release

Pull

Brightness control

+ -

Pull up latch and
raise hood

Engine maintenance

Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

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