2006 TOYOTA AVALON service indicator

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Tachometer
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Low fuel level warning light
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Odometer and two trip meters
9. Automatic transmission shift range
position display
10. Dynamic laser cruise control display
11. Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light
Instrument cluster overview

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1. Clock
2. Center display
∗1
3. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder
light∗2
4. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights
5. Pattern selector knob (for center display)
∗1: If your vehicle has equipped navigation system, see the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.
∗2: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 145 in Section 1 −6.
Center cluster overview

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 145 in Section 1 −6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 169 in
Section 1 −7.
∗
3: If this light flashes, see “Dynamic laser cruise control” on
page 172 in Section 1 −7.
Turn signal indicator lights
Slip indicator/traction control system off light
Cruise control indicator light∗
2 or dynamic laser
cruise control indicator light∗ 3
Automatic transmission indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Dynamic laser cruise control ready mode
indicator light
Conventional cruise control mode indicator light

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
seat belt pretensioners are operating
properly. This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1
−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
If any seat belt does not retract or
cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc-
tion or activation of the relevant seat
belt pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel, lower portion of driver’s side
instrument panel or dashboard near
the front passenger airbag
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
SRS front airbags are operating proper-
ly. This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1
−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
SRS side airbags and curtain shield air-
bags are operating properly.This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1
−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge142
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Engine coolant temperature gauge 142
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Tachometer 143
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Odometer and two trip meters 143
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 145
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SECTION 1 6

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(a)or
(indicator and buzzer)
If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten driver ’s seat belt.
(c)
(indicator and buzzer)
Fasten front passenger ’s seat belt.
(d)Stop and check.
(e)Stop and check.
(f)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(g)Low fuel level warning lightFill up tank.
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers