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.
2013
Avalon Hybrid
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2
6
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system
1,2
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
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
®
)
3
16
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 22
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 9
iPod
®
/USB/AUX port 21
Lights
1
& 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
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
26-27
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.
3
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Driving position memory switches
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light
1
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
2,3
Telephone controls
2,3
Voice command button
2,3
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
1
Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control
1
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
“PCS” off switch
1
Steering wheel controls
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type A)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
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
1
Rear sunshade switch
1
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.”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM
, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)
4
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
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning
1
Brake system warning light
1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.
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.
Charging system warning
1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Electric power steering system warning
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
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.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator
2
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
1
Low engine oil pressure warning
1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Traction Control OFF indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
SPORT mode indicator
EV indicator
“READY” indicator
EV drive mode indicator
Pre-Collision System indicator
1,5
Automatic high beam indicator
4
Radar cruise control indicator
3,4
Master warning light
1
6
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Trunk lid
Push
Push and hold
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
7
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the Hybrid System not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
* 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.
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Touch
Grasp
8
Hood release
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.”
Light control-Instrument panel
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW
Brightness control
+ -
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
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