2015 TOYOTA AVALON ECU

671-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)■
Certifications for the en gine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

691-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
■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.

752. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 169)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 176)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 172) Eco drive mode indicator
(
P. 213)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 172) Sport mode indicator
(
P. 213)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 173)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 216)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 181)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 216)
Security indicator
( P. 66, 68)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 221)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 144)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( P. 44)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 216) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 194, 198)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 194)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 198)
AIR BAG

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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver
should always carry the electronic key.)
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
Smar t key system
Function summary
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 94)
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 94)
Starts the engine ( P. 159)1
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943-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Some models,
grip the passenger’s door handle
to unlock all the doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 100)
Touch the lock sensor (the inden-
tation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock all the doors.
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.
Unlocking and locking the doors
Unlocking the trunk

993-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off.Turn the
engine switch
off and lock the
doors again.
Once
 Indicates that the electronic key
is not present when attempting
to start the engine. Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
9 times
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
OnceIndicates that the electronic key
battery is low.Replace the
battery.
(
P. 350)
OnceIndicates that the steering lock
has not been released.Release the
steering lock.
(P. 163)
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
Touch the
electronic key
to the engine
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerSituationCorrection procedure

1083-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle.
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)
Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) ( P. 109)
Wireless remote control
Function summary
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Trunk:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
■ Security feature
P. 9 3
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 68)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 102 When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.