Toyota AVALON Hybrid 2013 Manual
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- Page 1 AVALON Hybrid Hybrid 2013 Model © 2012 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. 13 Toyota AVALON Hybrid ERG REV – (12/9/28)
- Page 2 Foreword High voltage electrical safety remains an important factor in the In November 2012, Toyota released the 2013 Toyota AVALON Hybrid emergency handling of the AVALON Hybrid Hybrid Synergy Drive. It gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle in North America. To educate and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page About the AVALON Hybrid AVALON Hybrid Identification Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Key System Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack Low Voltage Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Emergency Response Extrication Fire... -
Page 4: About The Avalon Hybrid
About the AVALON Hybrid The AVALON Hybrid 4-door sedan joins the hybrid model lineup for Toyota. Hybrid Synergy Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric motor for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1. -
Page 5: Avalon Hybrid Identification
In appearance, the 2013 model year AVALON Hybrid is nearly identical logos on the trunk. to the conventional, non-hybrid Toyota AVALON. The AVALON Hybrid is a 4-door sedan. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment logo on the driver and front passenger door. - Page 6 AVALON Hybrid Identification (Continued) Interior The instrument cluster (READY indicator, and warning lights) located in the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the hybrid conventional, non- AVALON. Instead of a tachometer, a hybrid system indicator is used. NOTE: If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster gauges will be “blacked out”, not illuminated.
- Page 7 AVALON Hybrid Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment 2.5-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the plastic engine cover. Engine Compartment View...
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Page 8: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions
Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Passenger Side of A lead-acid battery that supplies power to Auxiliary Trunk the low voltage devices. Battery Hybrid Trunk Area, 244.8 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Vehicle (HV) Mounted behind battery pack consisting of 34 low voltage Battery Pack... - Page 9 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description Electric Engine 3-phase high voltage AC generator that is Generator Compartment contained in the transaxle and recharges the HV battery pack. Engine 3-phase high voltage AC electrically driven Compressor Compartment motor compressor.
- Page 10 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Key Specifications: Gasoline Engine: 156 hp (116 kW), 2.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motor: 141 hp (105 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only HV Battery: 244.8 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight: 3,594 - 3,638 lbs/1,630 - 1,650 kg Fuel Tank: 17 gals/64 liters Frame Material: Steel Unibody Body Material: Steel Panels...
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Page 11: Smart Key System
Smart Key System Trunk (Unlock) The AVALON Hybrid smart key system consists of a smart key There are several methods available to open the trunk. transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, •... - Page 12 If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button. Within the 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY indicator will illuminate).
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Page 13: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation
Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster. - Page 14 Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation (Continued) Vehicle Proximity Notification System AVALON Hybrid has a vehicle proximity notification system that emits a sound when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor at speeds less than 12 mph. The sound is intended to notify pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching.
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Page 15: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack
HV Battery Pack Recycling The AVALON Hybrid features a high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) • The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Toyota dealer or: battery pack that contains sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery modules. United States: (800) 331-4331... -
Page 16: Low Voltage Battery
Low Voltage Battery Auxiliary Battery • The AVALON Hybrid contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. This 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with other conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. -
Page 17: High Voltage Safety
High Voltage Safety • A ground fault monitor in the hybrid vehicle computer continuously battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC monitors for high voltage leakage to the metal chassis while the vehicle is electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power running. -
Page 18: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners
SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • A frontal dual stage driver airbag is mounted in the steering wheel hub. - Page 19 SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) Standard Equipment (Continued) NOTE: The front seatback mounted side airbags and the side curtain airbags may deploy independently of each other. The knee airbags deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The AVALON Hybrid is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag, knee airbag, and seat belt pretensioner.
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Page 20: Emergency Response
Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the AVALON Hybrid may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: •... -
Page 21: Extrication
Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Electric Trunk Opener Switch Procedure #1 Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once. - Page 22 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Open the hood. Remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IG2-MAIN fuse (25 A clear colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
- Page 23 Emergency Response (Continued) NOTE: Extrication (Continued) To prevent accidental airbag deployment when performing front door • Stabilize Vehicle removal/displacement, ensure the vehicle is shut off and the 12 Volt Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. auxiliary battery is disconnected.
- Page 24 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG Roof Removal The AVALON Hybrid is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated.
- Page 25 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Front Seats Tilt and telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.
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Page 26: Fire
Emergency Response (Continued) Fire Offensive Fire Attack Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as Normally, flooding a NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA). of water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV battery pack fire by cooling the adjacent NiMH battery modules to a point below •... -
Page 27: Overhaul
For information regarding If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12 Volt recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Toyota dealer, or: auxiliary battery in the trunk to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle. -
Page 28: Spills
The AVALON Hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in Use a boric acid solution or vinegar. other non-hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the NiMH electrolyte Boric acid solution - 800 grams boric acid to 20 liters water or 5.5 used in the HV battery pack. -
Page 29: Submersion
Emergency Response (Continued) First Aid (Continued) • Inhalation in Fire Situations Toxic gases are given off as by-products of combustion. All responders in the Hot Zone should wear the proper PPE for fire fighting including SCBA. Move a patient from the hazardous environment to a safe area and administer oxygen. -
Page 30: Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is available during the basic warranty period by contacting: United States: (800) 297-0486 (for the first 2 years/25,000 miles) Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828] (for the first 3 years/60,000 km) Shift Lever Remove Cover Push in Shift Lock Release Button Similar to many Toyota vehicles, the AVALON Hybrid uses a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration. - Page 31 Roadside Assistance (Continued) Electric Trunk Opener Electric Trunk Opener Switch The AVALON Hybrid is equipped with an electric trunk opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the trunk can be opened using the following manual procedure: • Pull down the rear armrest and open the door behind it. •...
- Page 32 Spare Tire The tools, jack and spare tire are provided as shown. Jack Tools Spare Tire Tools, Jack and Spare Tire in the Trunk -29-...
- Page 33 If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the instructions and illustrations on page 9 for more details.
- Page 34 Roadside Assistance (Continued) Immobilizer & Anti-Theft Alarm The AVALON Hybrid is equipped with a standard immobilizer system and an anti-theft alarm. • The vehicle can be started only with a registered smart key. • To disarm the anti-theft alarm, unlock the door by using the smart key button, hidden metal cut key, or door handle touch sensor.
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