3997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Brake system warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The regenerative braking system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7 L,
2.1 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 405
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 401)
• Flat tire ( P. 406)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
4007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Brake system warning buzzer:When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with any door open.
*3: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode, the
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the\
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat
belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 38)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
4528-1. Specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tread
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
Tire section names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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474What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●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
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
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*: 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
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Safety Connect ........................ 312
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 328
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 399
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 397
Seat heaters ............................. 281
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 281
Seating capacity ...................... 169 Seats ......................................... 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 59
Cleaning ............................... 327
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 132
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 281
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 281
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 186
Automatic high beam ............ 188
Camera sensor ............. 203, 205
Humidity sensor .................... 280
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Radar sensor ........ 203, 204, 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 195
Service plug ............................... 74
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
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491Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 239
Brake system ....... ................. 396
Downshifting ......................... 181
Seat belt reminder ................ 399
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 397
Brake system ....... ................. 396
Charging system ................... 396
Electric power steering ......... 397
Low engine oil pressure ........ 396
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 396
Master warning light.............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Parking brake indicator ......... 396
Pre-collision system .............. 398
Seat belt reminder light ......... 399
Slip indicator ......................... 397
SRS ...................................... 397
Tire pressure......................... 399
Warning messages .................. 405 Washer ..................................... 192
Checking............................... 349
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Switch ................................... 192
Washing and waxing ............... 324
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 169
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 436
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 367
Size....................................... 443
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger.......... 276
Windshield wipers ................... 192 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .......... 192
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 194
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control key ............................. 106Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Locking/Unlocking ........ 110, 116
Replacing the battery............ 372
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.