Page 478 of 496
478What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
●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
Page 480 of 496
480What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 68)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 387.
●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
Page 485 of 496

485Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211 Function ................................ 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) ................................ 211 Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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492Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
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