Page 480 of 500
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
Page 482 of 500
482What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
●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. 388.
●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
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488Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 399
If you have a flat tire ............. 400
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 426
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 423
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 160
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch........................ 159
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine ......... 159
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start ...... 413
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 159
Overheating .......................... 423 Engine coolant......................... 326
Capacity................................ 434
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine switch .......................... 159
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 390
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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495Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Service reminder indicators ..... 72
Shift lever ................................. 165Automatic transmission......... 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 415
Shift lock system ..................... 415
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Side mirrors ............................. 131
Adjusting and folding ............ 131
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 227
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 132
Mirror position memory ......... 120
Side turn signal lights ............. 169
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Smart key system ...................... 93
Antenna location ..................... 95
Entry functions ........................ 93
Starting the engine................ 159 Snow tires ................................ 239
Spare tire .................................. 400
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Storage location.................... 401
Spark plug ................................ 434
Specifications .......................... 430
Speedometer.............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 162
Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Storage feature ........................ 256
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 426
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 138
Sun visors ................................ 267