2009 TOYOTA AVALON alarm

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock func-
tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● Vehicles with the glass brea kage sensor: The side windows
are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
Vehicles without smart key system
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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CAUTION
■When the laser radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle
ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the proximity alarm ( P. 168) will not be activated, and an accident may
result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar
sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident
may result.
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the
trunk etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more with any door open.
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 9 mph (15 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will continue to sound.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

(U.S.A.)
Engine oil replacement
reminder light
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flasher for
about 15 seconds:
Engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. Check and the engine oil,
and change if necessary.
Comes on and remains:
Engine oil should be
changed. Check and change the
engine oil.

(if equipped) Dynamic laser cruise con-
trol master warning light
Malfunction in the dynamic
laser cruise control sys-
tem. When the light comes
on, the alarm sounds and
the warning code will
appear on the display. P. 168

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors key linked functionsUsing the mechanical key in
order to perform the following
operations:Locks all doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” sw itch modes and starting the
engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 28) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
STEP1
STEP2

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 190
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 351
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 190
Steering switches ................. 198
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 386
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 94
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 88
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna .................................... 209
Anti-lock brake system ........... 174
Armrest .................................... 286
Ashtrays ................................... 281
Audio input .............................. 230
Audio system Antenna ................................ 209
Audio input ........................... 230
AUX adapter ......................... 230
CD player/changer ............... 212
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 220
Optimal use .......................... 228
Portable music player ........... 230
Radio .................................... 205
Steering switches ................. 231
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 149 Automatic light control
system ....................................149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
S mode ..................................136
AUX adapter .............................230
Back-up lights Wattage .................................429
Battery Checking ...............................332
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................412
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Bluetooth
®................................234
Brake Fluid ......................................329
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................174
Break-in tips .............................119
Care Exterior ..................................302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD player/changer ...................212
Center display ..........................147
Chains .......................................183
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition ...............................103
Installation .............................107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................108
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................110
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................114
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Spare tireInflation pressure...................428
Spare tire............................... 397
Spark plug ................................426
Specifications...........................422
Speedometer ............................ 141
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 64
Audio switches ......................231
Climate switches ...................198
Steering wheel memory .......... 51
Storage compartment ..............274
Storage feature.........................269
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................419
Sun visors.................................277
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 376
Engine switch ................127, 131
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................376
Ignition switch................127, 131
Light switches........................ 149
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............69
Window lock switch ................. 69
Wipers and washer switch ....153
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 370
Switch.................................... 149
Wattage .................................429
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................80
Engine immobilizer system .....78
Theft prevention labels..............82
Tire inflation pressure ............. 428
Tire information Glossary ................................438
Size ....................................... 435 Tire identification number...... 434
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 436
Tires Chains ................................... 183
Checking ............................... 336
If you have a flat tire.............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 428
Information ............................ 433
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires ......................... 336
Size ....................................... 428
Snow tires ............................. 184
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 337, 388
Tools ......................................... 397
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Trailer towing ........................ 186
TRAC ......................................... 174
Trip information ....................... 148
Trunk Extending a space ................ 291
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 429
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 429
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 278
Wattage................................. 429
Vanity mirrors .......................... 278
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 423
Vehicle load limits ................... 180
VSC ........................................... 174
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 397If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 406If the engine will not start
P. 412If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 408If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 416If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 409If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 412If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 419If the vehicle becomes stuck