2013 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 387)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 389)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 387)Open door warning light
(P. 390)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 388)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 390)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 388)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 388)*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 388)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 388)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 389)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 388)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 389)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 388)*1
Master warning light
(P. 390)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 391)*2
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 172)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 165)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(P. 209)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 169)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 177)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 212)
Security indicator
( P. 66, 68)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 217)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 140)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 44)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 212) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 190, 194)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 190)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 194)
AIR BAG

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS 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 immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on where the
vehicle is sold.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (
P. 80)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
P. 78, 79
Gauges and meters
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 161)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the trip meter display
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation system
screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch position.
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: P. 453)
Instrument panel light control
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2
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 422)

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Distance to empty ( P. 8 1 )
● Average fuel economy
( P. 81)
● Current fuel economy
( P. 82)
● ECO Drive Level ( P. 8 2 )
● Digital speedometer ( P. 82)
● Turn-by-turn navigation (vehi-
cles with a navigation system)
Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
●Settings ( P. 8 3 )
● Warning messages ( P. 398)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems. The display
returns to the previous screen by
pressing the “DISP” button.
( P. 81)
● Cruise control display (if
equipped) ( P. 190)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 194)
Multi-infor mation display
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