2011 TOYOTA AVALON warning light

116 1-7. Safety information
AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Unoccupied
■System malfunction
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot
illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
DevicesFront passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger sideActivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated

119 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat-
back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front
passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving.
Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the
seat belt system.
●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated, If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if
that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
●When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. (P. 125)
●Do not modify or remove the front seats.
●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction on the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.

When driving2
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) .......................... 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) .......................... 153
Automatic
transmission................... 156
Turn signal lever .............. 161
Parking brake ................... 162
Horn ................................. 1632-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 164
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 167
Multi-information
display............................ 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 173
Fog light switch ................ 176
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 177
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 182
Rear view monitor
system ........................... 186
Driving assist systems ..... 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 200
Vehicle load limits ............ 205
Winter driving tips ............ 207
Trailer towing ................... 212
Dinghy towing .................. 213

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the
target region.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 470
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
P. 165

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Center panel

169 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. (P. 467)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1
*1*1

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Washer fluid
If any washer does not work or
the low washer fluid warning light
comes on, the washer tank may
be empty. Add washer fluid.
CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the washer fluid tank.

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Maintenance and care
411 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U (OM41428U)■How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in safe place and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, initialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. (P. 514)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system).
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Vehicles with smart key system: Wait for a few minutes with
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode,
and then turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system: Wait for a few minutes
with the engine switch in the “ON” position, and then turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position.