2010 TOYOTA AVALON warning light

402 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire pressure warning light continues to comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute frequently
Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer. Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute when
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it checked by your Toy-
ota dealer.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter. The tire pressu re warning light will turn on if the tire inflation
pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat
tire is replaced with the spare tire, the tire pressure warning light does
not turn off. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the
proper tire inflation pressure. The ti re pressure warning light will turn off
after a few minutes.

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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

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CAUTION
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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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 ............................................ 198
ABS........................................... 181
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 198
Steering switches ................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 97
Airbag warning light .............. 394
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 102
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 93
SRS airbags ........................... 90
Alarm .......................................... 85
Antenna .................................... 217
Anti-lock brake system ........... 181
Armrest .................................... 295
Ashtrays ................................... 290
Audio input .............................. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................ 217
Audio input ........................... 238
AUX adapter ......................... 238
CD player/changer ............... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 228
Optimal use .......................... 236
Portable music player ........... 238
Radio .................................... 213
Steering switches ................. 239
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 156 Automatic light control
system ....................................156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................416
S mode ..................................142
AUX adapter .............................238
Back-up lights Wattage .................................438
Battery Checking ...............................341
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................189
Bluetooth
®................................243
Brake Fluid ......................................338
Parking brake ........................146
Brake assist ..............................181
Break-in tips .............................125
Care Exterior ..................................312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Cargo capacity .........................184
CD player/changer ...................220
Center display ..........................154
Chains .......................................191
Child-protectors .........................42
Child restraint system Definition ...............................109
Installation .............................113
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................114
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................116
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................120
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................97
Child-protectors ....................... 42
Child restraint system............109
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 113
Moon roof ................................79
Power window lock switch....... 74
Power window precautions .....76
Removed key battery precautions .........................365
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 62
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 294
Trunk .......................................48
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Climate control seat.................293
Clock ......................................... 288
Compass ...................................306
Condenser ................................337
Console box ............................. 280
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 424
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................165
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................168
Cup holders ..............................284
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features............. 454
Daytime running light system .................................... 157
Defogger Rear window .........................208
Side mirror............................. 208
Dimension.................................430
Dinghy towing .......................... 195 Display
Trip information ..................... 155
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door pocket .............................. 285
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 36
Rear door child-protector ........ 42
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 396
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 125
Correct posture ....................... 88
Procedures............................ 124
Winter driving tips ................. 189
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 418
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 418
If the engine will not start ...... 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 420
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 393
If the warning light turns on............................... 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 405
If you lose your keys ............. 417
If you think something is wrong .................................. 389
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 427
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 385
If your vehicle overheats ....... 424
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Shift lock system ..................... 416
Shopping bag hooks ............... 299
Side airbags................................90
Side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 156
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 72
Mirror position memory ...........55
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................437
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................435
Specifications...........................430
Speedometer ............................ 148
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 68
Audio switches ......................239
Climate switches ...................206
Steering wheel memory .......... 55
Storage compartment ..............283
Storage feature.........................278
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................427
Sun visors.................................286
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Engine switch ................133, 137
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................384
Ignition switch................133, 137
Light switches........................ 156
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wipers and washer switch ....160 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 379
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage................................. 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 83
Theft prevention labels ............. 87
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary ................................ 447
Size ....................................... 444
Tire identification number...... 443
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 445
Tires Chains ................................... 191
Checking ............................... 345
If you have a flat tire.............. 405
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information ............................ 442
Replacing .............................. 405
Rotating tires ......................... 345
Size ....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 192
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 346, 396
Tools ......................................... 405
Total load capacity .................. 188
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Trailer towing ........................ 194
TRAC ......................................... 181
Trip information ....................... 155
Trunk Extending a space ................ 300
Opener .................................... 46
Wattage................................. 438
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 438T

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Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 287
Wattage ................................ 438
Vanity mirrors .......................... 287
Vehicle identification number................................... 431
Vehicle load limits ................... 188
VSC ........................................... 181
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 393
Downshifting ......................... 143
Open door ........................... 395
Seat belt reminder ................ 396
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 395
Automatic heading light
leveling system .... .............. 395
Brake system........................ 393
Charging system .... .............. 394
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light ........... 397
Low fuel level........................ 395
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 394
Open door ............................ 395
Seat belt reminder light ........ 396
SRS airbags ......................... 394
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 396
Vehicle stability control ......... 395
Washer Checking .............................. 344
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 189
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 184
Load limits ............................ 188
Weight .................................. 430 Wheels ......................................358
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74
Windows
Power windows .......................74
Rear window defogger ..........208
Washer ..................................160
Windshield wipers ...................160
Winter driving tips ...................189
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................36
Replacing the battery ............363
WMA disc ..................................228V
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