Toyota 2013 Avalon Hybrid Owner's Manual page 56

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1-2. Hybrid system
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After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
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Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
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Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
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Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system
starts or stops.
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Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
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Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed.
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Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
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Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the left side of
the rear seatback.
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Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
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In very noisy areas
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In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
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Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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