2009 TOYOTA AVALON warning

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_OM41430U
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 0
Moon roof P. 74
Engine oil
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 325
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 338
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
d for normal system operation.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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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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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................91
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint system............103
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 107
Moon roof ................................74
Power window lock switch....... 69
Power window precautions .....71
Removed key battery precautions .........................356
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt precautions ..............61
Seat heater precautions ........ 285
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Climate control seat.................284
Clock ......................................... 279
Compass ...................................297
Condenser ................................328
Console box ............................. 271
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 416
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................158
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................161
Cup holders ..............................275
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features............. 445
Daytime running light system .................................... 150
Defogger Rear window .........................200
Side mirror............................. 200
Dimension.................................422
Dinghy towing .......................... 187 Display
Trip information ..................... 148
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 314
Door pocket .............................. 276
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 388
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 119
Correct posture ....................... 83
Procedures............................ 118
Winter driving tips ................. 181
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency flashers Switch ..................................... 376
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 385
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 406
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 408
If the battery is discharged ... 412
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 385
If the warning light turns on............................... 385
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you lose your keys ............. 409
If you think something is wrong .................................. 381
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 377
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
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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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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 385
Downshifting ......................... 137
Open door ........................... 387
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 387
Automatic heading light leveling system .... .............. 387
Brake system........................ 385
Charging system .... .............. 386
Dynamic laser cruise control
master warning light ........... 389
Low fuel level........................ 387
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 386
Open door ............................ 387
Seat belt reminder light ........ 388
SRS airbags ......................... 386
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 388
Vehicle stability control ......... 387
Washer
Checking .............................. 335
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing............... 302
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 177
Load limits ............................ 180
Weight .................................. 422
Wheels...................................... 349
Window glasses ....................... 69
Window lock switch .................. 69
Windows Power windows ...................... 69
Rear window defogger ......... 200
Washer ................................. 153
Windshield wipers................... 153
Winter driving tips................... 181 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............354
WMA disc ..................................220W

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What to do if...
AVALON_U_OM41430U
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 385If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 3 8 5P. 386
P. 388
or
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 6P. 387
P. 3 8 7P. 386
P. 3 8 6P. 389
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 9
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master
warning