2015 TOYOTA AVALON ignition

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 91)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 92)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 350)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off.
(P. 160)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic
key on your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the
radio wave. ( P. 102)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

480What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●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

481What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot
be operated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 134)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running)
for a period of time. ( P. 162)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat
belts?
( P. 391)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 170)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may
also sound. ( P. 388, 399)
The windows do not open or cl
ose by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

482What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●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

488Alphabetical index
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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

490Alphabetical index
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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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496Alphabetical index
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SwitchesBSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ................................. 227
Compass switch.................... 296
Cruise control switch............. 194
“DISP” button .......................... 81
Door lock switches ................ 111
Driving mode select switch ... 213
Driving position memory switches.............................. 120
Dynamic radar cruise
control switch...................... 198
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch........................ 159
Fog light switch ..................... 181
Garage door opener switches.............................. 283
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Light switches ....................... 172
Moon roof switches ............... 137
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 131 Paddle shift switches ............ 166
PCS OFF switch ................... 221
Power door lock switch ......... 111
Power window switches........ 134
Rear sunshade switch .......... 278
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 252
Seat heater switches ............ 274
Seat ventilator switches ........ 274
“SOS” button......................... 290
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 336
Trunk opener main switch .... 115
Trunk opener switch ............. 114
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 201
VSC/TRAC OFF switch ........ 216
Window lock switch .............. 134
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 183