478What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 155)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 158)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 94)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 159)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 416)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 418)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shif t lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
( P. 414)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 158)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
485Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Keyless entry ............................. 91Smart key system ................... 91
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys ............................................ 88
Battery-saving function ........... 99
Electronic key ......................... 88
Engine switch........................ 155
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 415
Key number plate.................... 88
Keyless entry .................. 91, 106
Mechanical key ....................... 88
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Warning buzzer....................... 95
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Language (multi-information display) ..... 83
LATCH anchors ......................... 56
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 319
Hood lock release lever ........ 319
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Shift lever .............................. 161
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wiper lever............................ 179 License plate lights ................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 374
Wattage ................................ 436
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 172
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Headlight switch ................... 168
Illuminated entry system ....... 256
Interior light ........................... 255
Interior lights list.................... 254
Personal lights ...................... 255
Replacing light bulbs ............ 364
Trunk light ............................. 113
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 364
Wattage ................................ 436
Load capacity .......................... 152
Lock steering column ............. 158
Low profile tire......................... 338
Luggage hook .......................... 266
Luggage net ............................. 266
Luggage security system ....... 113
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Paddle shift switches .............. 162
Parking brake ........................... 166Operation .............................. 166
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 387
Parking lights ........................... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 255
Power easy access system .... 117
Power outlets ........................... 272
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................... 211Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 130
Jam protection function......... 131
Operation .............................. 130
Window lock switch............... 130
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 194
Radiator .................................... 328
Rear personal lights ................ 255
Rear seat heaters .................... 275
Rear sunshade......................... 278
Rear turn signal lights ............ 165 Replacing light bulbs ............ 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear window defoggers .......... 248
Refueling .................................. 185 Capacity................................ 430
Fuel types ............................. 430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 187
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 350
Fuses .................................... 352
Light bulbs ............................ 361
Tires...................................... 399
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 462
Reset the maintenance data ... 310
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Side mirrors ............................. 127Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Side turn signal lights ............. 165 Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Smart key system ...................... 91 Antenna location ..................... 93
Entry functions ........................ 91
Starting the engine................ 155
Snow tires ................................ 235
Spare tire .................................. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Storage location .................... 400
Spark plug ................................ 432
Specifications .......................... 428
Speedometer .............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 158 Column lock release ............. 159
Steering wheel ......................... 124
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Storage feature ........................ 257 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 425
Sun shade Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 134
Sun visors ................................ 268
Switches BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 223
Compass switch ................... 296
Cruise control switch ............ 190
“DISP” button .......................... 81
Door lock switches................ 109
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 118
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 194
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch ....................... 155
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 283
Ignition switch ....................... 155
Light switches ....................... 168
Moon roof switches............... 133
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 127
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switches........ 130
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Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 200
Brake system ....... ................. 387
Downshifting ......................... 164
Seat belt reminder ................ 390
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 388
Brake system ....... ................. 387
Charging system ................... 388
Electric power steering ......... 389
Low engine oil pressure ........ 388
Low fuel level ........................ 390
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 388
Master warning light.............. 390
Open door ............................. 390
Parking brake indicator ......... 387
Pre-collision system .............. 389
Seat belt reminder light ......... 390
Slip indicator ......................... 389
SRS ...................................... 388
Tire pressure......................... 391
Warning messages .................. 398
Washer...................................... 179
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 232
Switch ................................... 179
Washing and waxing ............... 302 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 152
Load limits ............................ 152
Weight .................................. 428
Wheels ...................................... 345
Replacing wheels ................. 345
Size....................................... 435
Window glasses ...................... 130
Window lock switch ................ 130
Windows................................... 130 Power windows..................... 130
Rear window defogger.......... 248
Windshield wipers ................... 179 Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 179
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 181
Winter driving tips ................... 232
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 106Battery-Saving Function ......... 99
Locking/Unlocking ................ 106
Replacing the battery............ 350
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