2007 TOYOTA AVALON tire pressure

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Smart key system
Users of any electrical medical devices such as implanted
pacemakers should consult the manufacturer of the device
for information about its operation under the influence of ra-
dio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on
the operation of such medical devices. For details, see
“Keys” on page 14 and “Smart key system” on page 27 in
Section 1−2.
Tires and loading on yourTo y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and ex-
cess load may result in the deterioration of steering
ability and braking ability, leading to an accident.
Check the tire inflation pressure periodically and be
sure to stay with the load limits given in this Owner’s
Manual. For details about tire inflation pressure and
load limits, see pages 289 and 361.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may
cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems
of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.
Leak detection pump
This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This
check is done approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. So you may hear sound coming from underneath
the luggage compartment for several minutes. It does not
indicate a malfunction.

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1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center cluster
5. Garage door opener switches
6. Auxiliary boxes
7. Front personal lights, interior lightand/or electric moon roof switches
8. Center vents
9. Glove box
10. Power door lock switches
11. Power window switches
12. Trunk opener main switch
13. Rear console box
14. Rear vents
15. Power outlets
16. Seat ventilator/heater switches
17. Cup holder
18. Automatic transmission selector lever
19. Tire pressure warning reset switch (On bottom of the instrument panel)
20. Hood lock release lever
21. Parking brake pedal
22. Window lock switch
23. Driving position memory switches
Instrument panel overview
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Brake system warning light∗1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
or
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1or
Open door warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
Vehicle stability control system and traction
control system warning light∗1
or
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
Smart key system warning light∗1
Low tire pressure warning light∗1
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(h)orTake vehicle to Toyota dealer.
If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(i)
(indicator and buzzer)
Close all doors.
(j)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(k)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(l)Adjust tire inflation pressure (including spare tire). If the light blinks,
contact Toyota dealer.
(m)Add washer fluid.
(n)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

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(k) “VSC” Warning Light
The light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
system or traction control system.
The light will come on when the ignition
switch is set at ON and will go off after
about a few seconds.
If the light comes on while driving, the
vehicle stability control system and trac-
tion control system do not work. However,
as conventional braking operates when ap-
plied, there is no problem to continue your
driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The light does not come on after the
ignition is turned to on.
The light is left on after the ignition is
turned to on.
The light comes on while driving.
(l) Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pres-
sure of one or more of your tires is low.
The light comes on when the ignition
switch is set at ON. It goes off after a
few seconds. This indicates that the tire
pressure warning system is functioning
properly. If the warning light comes on, stop your
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
sible and check that the inflation pressure
of all tires is as specified on the tire and
loading information label. (See “Checking
tire inflation pressure“ on page 361 in
Section 7
−2.) The light should go off a
few minutes after the tire pressure is ad-
justed.
If the warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 169 in Section 1 −7.
(m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 375 in
Section 7 −3.)
The light will come on when the ignition
switch is set at ON and will go off after
about a few seconds. (n) Automatic Headlight Leveling Sys-
tem Warning Light
This light warns that when there is a
problem somewhere in the automatic
headlight leveling system.
The light will come on when the ignition
switch is set at ON and will go off after
a few seconds.
If it comes on, have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer.
(o) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
switch is set at ON and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 15 seconds
with the ignition switch is set at ON. If
you continue driving without replacing the
engine oil, and if the distance driven ex-
ceeds 8000 km (5000 miles), the light will
come on after the ignition switch is set at
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If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on,
replace it as soon as possible.
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system by
the following procedure:1. Turn the engine off with the odometer reading shown. (For details, see
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 143 in this Section.)
2. Turn the ignition switch is set at ON while holding down the trip meter reset
knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec-
onds. The odometer indicates “000000”
and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
continue flashing.
(p) Smart Key System Warning Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer warn that there is a
problem somewhere in the operation of
the smart key system. See “Driving and
parking using smart key system” on page
300 in Section 3. (q) Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Mas-
ter Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the dynamic laser cruise
control system.
The light will come on when the ignition
switch is set at ON and go off after a few
seconds.
When the light comes on, the alarm
sounds and the warning code will appear
on the display. At this time, dynamic laser
cruise control is cancelled. For details,
see “Dynamic laser cruise control” on
page 179 in Section 1 −7.
(r) Key Reminder Buzzer (vehicles with key cylindertype ignition switch)
This buzzer act as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine off. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Set the ignition switch at ON, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on. The “ABS” and “VSC” warn-
ing lights, tire pressure warning light,
low windshield washer fluid level warn-
ing light, automatic headlight leveling
system warning light, engine oil re-
placement reminder light and dynamic
laser cruise master warning light go off
after a few seconds. The SRS warning
light goes off after about 6 seconds.
(slip indicator light and “READY” [dy-
namic laser cruise ready mode] indica-
tor light also come on and go off after
a few seconds. Front passenger occu-
pant classification indicator lights also
come on and go off after about 4 sec-
onds.)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch158
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Automatic transmission 161
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Traction control system 165
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Vehicle stability control system 167
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Tire pressure warning system 169
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Parking brake 175
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Cruise control 176
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Dynamic laser cruise control 179
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The tire pressure warning system warns
you that the tire inflation pressure is
low.
The tire pressure warning system is not
a substitute for checking normal tire infla-
tion pressure. Check the tire inflation
pressure with a tire pressure gauge regu-
larly.
CAUTION
The warning system may not activate
immediately if the tire bursts or sud-
den air leakage should occur.
AI17008
The tire pressure warning light comes on
when the ignition switch is set at ON and
goes off after a few seconds. This means
the tire pressure warning light is operating
properly. If the tire inflation pressure be-
comes low, the light comes on again. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure will turn off the light after a few
minutes. If the light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system is not working properly.Indicator
status
MeaningsDo this
ONTire inflation
pressure is
lowAdjust the
tire inflation
pressure
ON after
blinking for
1 minuteTire pres-
sure warn-
ing system
malfunctionHave the
system
checked at
your Toyota
dealer
Tire pressure warning system