2015 TOYOTA AVALON brake

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

481What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
●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

484
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 242Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 242
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light ......................... 389
Air conditioning filter .............. 348
Air conditioning system.......... 242 Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Air conditioning system ......... 242
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 36
Airbag warning light .............. 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 44
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 36
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 68
Alarm ...................................... 68
Warning buzzer .................... 388
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas (smart key system) ................. 95
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 215
Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 389
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 204
Armrest..................................... 277
Armrest door............................ 280
Assist grips .............................. 282
Audio system
*
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 175
Automatic high beam .............. 176
Automatic light control system.................................... 172
Automatic transmission ......... 165 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 415
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 260
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485Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

489Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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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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”.