2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID ABS

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Maintenance and care
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
the fender liner bolt.
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4137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system

4147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
“PCS” warning light Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (P. 245)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled. ( P. 246)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
Slip indicatorIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, the VSC, the TRAC or
the hill-start assist control system is operating.
Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The regenerative braking system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Automatic High Beam indicator light Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
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Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and
the trunk are closed.

4197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the power switch is turn
ed to ON mode, have it checked by
your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes in sufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a 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 probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e 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 system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) • PCS (if equipped)
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 268Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 238Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 413
Air conditioning filter .............. 375
Air conditioning system.......... 268 Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 413
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 47
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 412
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 238
Function ................................ 238
Warning light......................... 413
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 227
Armrest..................................... 307
Assist grips .............................. 311
Audio input .............................. 283
Audio system ........................... 280 Audio input............................ 283
AUX port/USB port ............... 283
USB memory ........................ 283
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................... 199
Automatic high beam .............. 201
Automatic light control system.................................... 197
AUX port ................................... 283
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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USB port ................................... 283
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 298
Wattage ................................ 460
Vanity mirrors .......................... 298
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 453
Vehicle proximity notification system ...................................... 70
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 238
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 304
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 238 Warning buzzers
Approach warning................. 227
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Downshifting ......................... 192
Pre-collision braking ............. 245
Seat belt reminder ................ 415
Warning lights ........................... 87
ABS ...................................... 413
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Charging system................... 413
Electric power steering ......... 413
Low engine oil pressure........ 413
Low fuel level ........................ 415
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 413
Master warning light ............. 415
Open door............................. 414
Parking brake indicator ......... 412
Pre-collision system.............. 414
Seat belt reminder light......... 415
Slip indicator ......................... 414
SRS ...................................... 413
Tire pressure ........................ 415
Warning messages.................. 422
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