2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

489What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the
child-protector lock. (P. 136)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the
trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the
key out from the trunk. ( P. 118)
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

490What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 183)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 186)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 120)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 186)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 439)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 440)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in ON mode ( P. 437)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 186)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system 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 hybrid sys-
tem is stopped

491What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 157)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for
a period of time. (P. 185)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts? (P. 415)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 195)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 412, 422)
The windows do not open or cl
ose by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

492What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start
the hybrid system.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 412.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction pro-
cedure appropriate to the message.
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played

493What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (P. 423)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt,
or snow. (P. 448)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

494
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 268Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 238 Function ................................ 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.................................... 200
Automatic high beam .............. 201
Automatic light control system.................................... 197
AUX port ................................... 283
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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495Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 400
Wattage ................................ 460
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 358
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 440
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 262
Warning light ......................... 413
Battery (traction battery)........... 73
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 251
Brake Fluid ...................................... 356
Parking brake........................ 195
Regenerative braking.............. 71
Warning light ................. 412, 414
Brake assist ............................. 238
Break-in tips ............................. 167
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 251 Care .................................. 330, 333
Aluminum wheels ................. 331
Exterior ................................. 330
Interior .................................. 333
Seat belts.............................. 334
Cargo capacity......................... 180
Cargo net.................................. 296
Caution label .............................. 73
Chains ...................................... 264
Child restraint system............... 54 Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 61
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 47
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with
seat belts .............................. 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 65
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496Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Child safety ................................ 5312-volt battery
precautions ................. 360, 443
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 157
Power window precautions ... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 378
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 57
Seat heater precautions........ 306
Trunk precautions ................. 140
Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 330, 333
Aluminum wheels.................. 331
Exterior ................................. 330
Interior................................... 333
Seat belts .............................. 334
Clock ......................................... 299
Coat hooks ............................... 310
Compass .................................. 325
Condenser ................................ 355 Console box ............................. 289
Consumption screen............... 102
Coolant ..................................... 353
Capacity................................ 457
Checking............................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 262
Cooling system........................ 353
Engine overheating............... 444
Hybrid system overheating ... 444
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 221
Cup holders ............................. 290
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 477