
3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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 a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following acti ons if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.

3967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 438
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Warning light ......................... 389
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 170
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake assist ............................. 215
Break-in tips ............................. 144
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 227 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 156
Cargo net.................................. 265
Chains ...................................... 238
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

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Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lightsWattage ................................ 438
Doors ........................................ 111 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 113
Door glasses ......................... 134
Door lock............................... 111
Open door warning buzzer ..... 97
Open door warning light........ 391
Outside rear view mirrors...... 131
Rear door child-protector ...... 112
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 120
Driving ...................................... 142 Break-in tips .......................... 144
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 213
Procedures ........................... 142
Winter drive tips .................... 236
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 198 Eco Drive Indicator.................. 144
Eco drive mode........................ 213
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 390
Electronic key ............................ 90 Battery-saving function ......... 101
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 416
Replacing the battery............ 350
Emergency flashers ................ 380
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 416
If the engine will not start ...... 413
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 415
If the trunk opener is not actuated ............................. 116
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 419
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 388E

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Flat tire...................................... 400
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 435
Brake .................................... 436
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 181
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 181
Wattage ................................ 438
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 254
Front seats ............................... 118
Adjustment ............................ 118
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 120
Head restraints ..................... 125
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 120
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 438
Fuel ........................................... 432
Capacity................................ 432
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 439
Refueling .............................. 189
Type.............................. 189, 432
Warning light......................... 391
Fuel filler door ......................... 189 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 192
Refueling .............................. 189
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 257
Grocery bag hooks.................. 265
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Head restraints ........................ 125
Headlights ................................ 172Automatic high beam ............ 176
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 378
Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs ................... 364, 365, 375
Wattage ................................ 438
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 242
Outside rear view mirrors...... 252
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Hood ......................................... 319
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 281
Grocery bag hooks ............... 265
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 171 I/M test ...................................... 315
Identification
Engine .................................. 431
Vehicle .................................. 431
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 159
Illuminated entry system ........ 255
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 75
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 335
Inside rear view mirror ............ 129
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 79
Interior lights ........................... 253
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 320
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 401
Jack handle .............................. 401
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 138
Power windows..................... 135
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Keyless entry ............................. 93Smart key system ................... 93
Wireless remote control ........ 108
Keys ............................................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 101
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch........................ 159
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 416
Key number plate.................... 90
Keyless entry .................. 93, 108
Mechanical key ....................... 90
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Warning buzzer....................... 97
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 108
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 ... 115
Shift lever .............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wiper lever............................ 183 License plate lights ................. 172
Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs ............ 374
Wattage ................................ 438
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 364
Wattage ................................ 438
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 176
Fog light switch ..................... 181
Headlight switch ................... 172
Illuminated entry system ....... 255
Interior light ........................... 254
Interior lights list.................... 253
Personal lights ...................... 254
Replacing light bulbs ............ 364
Trunk light ............................. 115
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Vanity lights .......................... 267
Wattage ................................ 438
Load capacity .......................... 156
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 338
Luggage hook .......................... 265
Luggage net ............................. 265
Luggage security system ....... 115
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