2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

473What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 172)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 175)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 122)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 175)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 422)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 423)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal
with the power switch in ON mode ( P. 420)
●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 175)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 148)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of
time. (P. 174)
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be tu rned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The power switch is turned off automatically

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

475What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 406)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 432)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

476
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
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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477Alphabetical index
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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
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

478Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 5412-volt battery
precautions ................. 352, 427
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 154
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 113
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 373
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 281
Trunk precautions ................. 119
Child-protectors....................... 113
Cleaning ........................... 324, 327
Aluminum wheels.................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior................................... 327
Seat belts .............................. 328
Clock ......................................... 298
Coat hooks ............................... 304
Compass .................................. 318
Condenser ................................ 347 Console box ............................. 289
Consumption screen............... 100
Coolant ..................................... 345
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 345
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Cooling system........................ 345
Engine overheating............... 428
Hybrid system overheating ... 428
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 245
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 232
Cup holders ............................. 290
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 461

479Alphabetical index
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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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480Alphabetical index
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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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