
480What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 159)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 162)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? 
(P. 96)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? 
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. 
(P. 417)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 419)
●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. 415)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. 
(P. 162)
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 

486Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Child-protectors....................... 112
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 422
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
Power window precautions ... 136
Rear door child-protectors .... 112
Removed electronic  key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender  precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 116
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306
Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 268
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 258 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 423
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Cup holders ............................. 259
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 455
Daytime running light  system.................................... 174
Defogger Front windshield ................... 247
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 252
Rear window ......................... 252
Dimension ................................ 430
Dinghy towing.......................... 158
Display Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 399
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487Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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 

491Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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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493Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 170Operation .............................. 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 388
Parking lights ........................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 220 Function ................................ 220
PCS OFF switch ................... 221
Warning light ......................... 390
Personal lights ......................... 254
Power easy access system .... 119
Power outlets ........................... 271
Power steering (Electric 
Power Steering system) ....... 215 Warning light ......................... 390
Power windows........................ 134
Jam protection function......... 135
Operation .............................. 134
Window lock switch............... 134
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 220 Function ................................ 220
PCS OFF switch ................... 221
Warning light ......................... 390 Radar cruise control (dynamic 
radar cruise control) ............. 198
Radiator .................................... 328
Rear personal lights ................ 254
Rear seat heaters .................... 275
Rear sunshade......................... 278
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169 Replacing light bulbs ............ 371
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 438
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 129
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 131
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 252
Refueling .................................. 189 Capacity................................ 432
Fuel types ............................. 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 192
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 191
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 350
Fuses .................................... 352
Light bulbs ............................ 361
Tires...................................... 400
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners...................... 464
Resetting the message 
indicating maintenance 
is required.............................. 310
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”. 

499Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 204
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 391
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 389
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Charging system ................... 389
Electric power steering ......... 390
Low engine oil pressure ........ 389
Low fuel level ........................ 391
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 389
Master warning light.............. 391
Open door ............................. 391
Parking brake indicator ......... 388
Pre-collision system .............. 390
Seat belt reminder light ......... 391
Slip indicator ......................... 390
SRS ...................................... 389
Tire pressure......................... 392
Warning messages .................. 399
Washer...................................... 183
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Switch ................................... 183
Washing and waxing ............... 302 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Load limits ............................ 156
Weight .................................. 430
Wheels ...................................... 345
Replacing wheels ................. 345
Size....................................... 437
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Power windows..................... 134
Rear window defogger.......... 252
Windshield wipers ................... 183 Intermittent windshield 
wipers with interval 
adjuster .............................. 183
Rain-sensing windshield 
wipers ................................. 185
Winter driving tips ................... 236
Wireless remote control  key .......................................... 108 Battery-Saving Function ....... 101
Locking/Unlocking ................ 108
Replacing the battery............ 350
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.