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

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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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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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Instrument cluster

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

Warning lights

*

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(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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: 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.

*

4

: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

*

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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2

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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2

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.

*

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

■

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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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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2

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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.

■

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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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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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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