2014 TOYOTA AVALON Charging system

691-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

732. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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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)

1043-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( P. 95)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 350)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appl iances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 350
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 453)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 106, 415
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 106, 114
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 416
● Stopping the engine: P. 1 5 6

3316-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start when the engine switch turned from off. However, the engine
will operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
CAUTION
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
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3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Fuse block
Fuse block on the back of the cover
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 METER-IG2 5 A Gauge and meters
2 FAN 50 A Electric cooling fans
3 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
5ALT 140 A
*1
Charging system
120 A*2
6 ABS NO.2 30 A Vehicle stability control system

3556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)7 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system
8 H-LP-MAIN 30 A
H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, headlights
(low beam)
9 ABS NO.1 50 A Vehicle stability control system
10 EPS 80 A Electric power steering 11 S-HORN 7.5 A S-HORN
12 HORN 10 A Horns
13 EFI NO.2 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electronic
controlled transmission
14 EFI NO.3 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15 INJ 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
16 ECU-IG2 NO.3 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, steering
lock system, electronic controlled trans-
mission, stop lights, high-mounted stop
light
17 IGN 15 A Starter system
18 D/L-AM2 20 A No circuit
19 IG2-MAIN 25 A IGN, INJ, METER-IG2, ECU-IG2 NO.3,
A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2, ECU-IG2 NO.1
20 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
21 MAYDAY 5 A MAYDAY
22 TURN&HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency flashers,
gauge and meters
23 STRG LOCK 10 A Steering lock system
24 AMP 15 A Audio system
25 H-LP LH-LO 20 A
*1
Left-hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
26 H-LP RH-LO 20 A*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
FuseAmpereCircuit

3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)33 TAIL 10 A
Parking lights, side marker lights, stop/tail
lights, rear turn signal lights, back up
lights, license plate lights, fog lights
34 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, glove box light, interior lights, per-
sonal lights, audio system, navigation
system, rear sunshade, seat heater,
Blind Spot Monitor, driving mode select
switch, steering wheel switch, ambient
light, trunk opener switch, vehicle stability
control off switch, emergency flashers,
outside rear view mirrors
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system, electric
cooling fans, steering sensor, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, charging system,
rear window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, rain-sensing windshield
wipers, Blind Spot Monitor, rear sun-
shade, dynamic radar cruise control, mul-
tiplex communication system, rear seat
heater, backup lights, fog lights, headlight
(high beam), daytime running light, pre-
collision system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
smart key system, tire pressure warning
system, wireless remote control, multi-
plex communication system, audio sys-
tem, navigation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror, outside
rear view mirrors, pre-collision system,
air conditioning controls, rain-sensing
windshield wipers, starting system,
dynamic radar cruise control
FuseAmpereCircuit

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic 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
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system