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Table of Contents
About the AVALON Hybrid.........................................................................................................................1
AVALON Hybrid Identification ..................................................................................................................2
Exterior .........................................................................................................................................................3
Interior...........................................................................................................................................................4
Engine Compartment....................................................................................................................................5
Hybrid Component Locations & Descriptions...........................................................................................6
Specifications................................................................................................................................................7
Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation................................................................................................................8
Vehicle Operation..........................................................................................................................................8
Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack and Auxiliary Battery........................................................................9
HV Battery Pack............................................................................................................................................9
Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack.............................................................................................9
HV Battery Pack Recycling.........................................................................................................................10
Auxiliary Battery..........................................................................................................................................10
High Voltage Safety ....................................................................................................................................11
High Voltage Safety System........................................................................................................................11
Service Plug Grip........................................................................................................................................12
Precaution to be observed when dismantling the vehicle........................................................................13
Necessary Items .........................................................................................................................................13
Spills.............................................................................................................................................................14
Dismantling the vehicle..............................................................................................................................15
Removal of HV battery ..............................................................................................................................19
HV Battery Caution Label.........................................................................................................................29