2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID warning light

474What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 399)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 184)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P. 396, 405)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the
hybrid system.
●
Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 396.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
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 displayed

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A/C ............................................ 272Air conditioning filter ............. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 272
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 260Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 397
Air conditioning filter .............. 370
Air conditioning system.......... 272 Air conditioning filter ............. 370
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 272
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 397
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 396
Anchor brackets ........................ 59
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 121
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 397
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 239
Armrest..................................... 302
Assist grips .............................. 304
Audio system
*
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 187
Automatic high beam .............. 188
Automatic light control system.................................... 185
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 385
Wattage ................................ 444
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 350 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 268
Warning light ......................... 396
Battery (traction battery)........... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 249
Brake Fluid ...................................... 348
Parking brake........................ 184
Regenerative braking.............. 72
Warning light ................. 396, 399
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 249 Care .................................. 324, 327
Aluminum wheels ................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior .................................. 327
Seat belts.............................. 328
Cargo capacity......................... 169
Cargo net.................................. 295
Caution label .............................. 74
Chains ...................................... 269
Child restraint system............... 55 Booster seats, definition ......... 56
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 56
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 56
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 60
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 186
Defogger Front windshield.................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 276
Rear window ......................... 276
Dimensions .............................. 436
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ...................... 232
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 221
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 337
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 444
Door lock Doors .................................... 110
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 110 Doors ........................................ 110
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 113
Door glasses......................... 148
Door lock .............................. 112
Open door warning buzzer ... 122
Open door warning light ....... 399
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear door child-protector ...... 113
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 156 Break-in tips.......................... 157
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving mode select switch ... 258
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 265
Procedures ........................... 156
Winter drive tips .................... 268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 232
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Eco drive mode ........................ 258
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 70
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) ....................... 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 397
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 421
Replacing the battery ............ 372
Emergency flashers ................ 390
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 423
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 421
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 418
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 420
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 119
If the warning
buzzer sounds .................... 396
If the warning light turns on .............................. 396
If the warning message is displayed......................... 405
If you have a flat tire ............. 406
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 395
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 432
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 391
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 392
If your vehicle overheats ....... 428 Energy monitor ........................ 100
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 173
Compartment ........................ 341
Engine switch ....................... 172
Hood ..................................... 339
How to start the hybrid system .... ................. 172
Identification number ............ 437
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 172
Overheating .......................... 428
Power switch ........................ 172
Engine coolant......................... 345
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine oil ................................. 342 Capacity................................ 439
Checking............................... 342
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Engine switch .......................... 172
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)..................... 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 397
EV drive mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Flat tire...................................... 406
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 443
Hybrid transmission .............. 442
Washer ................................. 349
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 285
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 327
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 133
Seat heaters ......................... 281
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 281
Front side marker lights.......... 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Front turn signal lights ........... 183 Replacing light bulbs............. 381
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Wattage ................................ 444
Fuel ........................................... 438 Capacity ................................ 438
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 445
Refueling............................... 197
Type .............................. 197, 438
Warning light ......................... 399
Fuel consumption...................... 95
Fuel filler door.......................... 197 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 199
Refueling............................... 197
Fuses ........................................ 374 Garage door opener ................ 305
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 288
Grocery bag hooks.................. 295
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 185
Automatic high beam ............ 188
Discharge headlights precautions......................... 388
Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Wattage ................................ 444
Heaters Air conditioning system......... 272
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 276
Seat heaters ......................... 281
High-voltage components ........ 74
Hill-start assist control ........... 260
Hood ......................................... 339
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 295
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
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Horn .......................................... 141
Hybrid battery (traction battery)...................... 74
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 75
Hybrid system ............................ 70 Emergency shut off system .... 75
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 100
EV drive mode ...................... 178
High voltage components ....... 74
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 92
Hybrid system precautions ..... 74
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 265
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 418
Overheating .......................... 428
Power (ignition) switch .......... 172
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Vehicle proximity notification system ......... ......................... 71
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 92
Hybrid transmission ................ 180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 420
S mode ................................. 181 I/M test ...................................... 336
Identification
Engine .................................. 437
Vehicle .................................. 437
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 172
Illuminated entry system ........ 286
Immobilizer system ................... 79
Indicators ................................... 88
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 331
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 355
Inside rear view mirror ............ 143
Instrument panel
light control ............................. 91
Interior lights ........................... 284I

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JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 340
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 407
Jack handle .............................. 407
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 152
Power windows ..................... 149
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 110, 116
Wireless remote
control......................... 110, 116
Keys .......................................... 106
Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Electronic key ....................... 106
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 421
Key number plate.................. 106
Keyless entry ........................ 106
Mechanical key ..................... 106
Power switch......................... 172
Replacing the battery ............ 372
Warning buzzer..................... 122
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 37 Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control (LDA)................... 221
LATCH anchors ......................... 60
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control).................... 221
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 339
Hood lock release lever ........ 339
Internal trunk release lever ... 118
Shift lever.............................. 180
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Wiper lever ........................... 192
License plate lights ................. 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 379
Wattage ................................ 444
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 188
Headlight switch ................... 185
Illuminated entry system ....... 286
Interior light ........................... 285
Interior lights list.................... 284
Personal lights ...................... 285
Replacing light bulbs ............ 379
Trunk light ............................. 118
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Vanity lights .......................... 297
Wattage ................................ 444
Load capacity .......................... 169
Lock steering column ............. 175
Luggage net ............................. 295
Luggage security system ....... 117
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