2011 TOYOTA AVALON horn

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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 .................................... 163
2-2. 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 .............................. 1772-4. 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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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 173
P. 161
P. 176
Gauges and meters P. 164
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 177
Glove box P. 338
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 73
Parking brake pedal

P. 162
Tilt lock release lever P. 73
Driving position
memory switches

P. 58
Tire pressure warning reset switch
(hidden under panel)
P. 410
Horn P. 163

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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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2-1. Driving procedures
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Hor n
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

434 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 RR DEF 50 ARear window defogger, outside
rear view mirror defogger
2 ABS/VSC No.2 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
3 RDI FAN 50 A Electric cooling fan
4 ABS/VSC No.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
5 HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system
7 MAIN 40 A Headlights
8ALT140 A
or
120 ACharging system, RR DEF, ABS/
VSC No.2, HEATER, ABS/VSC
No.1, RDI FAN, WASHER,
S-HORN

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
FuseAmpereCircuit
21 EFI No.1 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, fuel pump
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 HEAD LH UPR 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
24 HEAD RH UPR 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
25 A/F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor
26 WASHER 20 A Windshield washer
27 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
28 DOME 7.5 AGauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 ACenter display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 AAudio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 AStop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
34 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 149, P. 153), consider each of the following
points.
■The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. (P. 149)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 9 1 )
■The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 496)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
■The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(P. 149)

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACC mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 496)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.