2016 TOYOTA AVALON warning lights

3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
● Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in death or serious injury by electric shock.
● Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter. If a tire goes flat,
the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressu re warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
 P. 3 4 5
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is tu rned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

479Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 372
Wattage ................................ 432
Battery ...................................... 336 Battery checking ................... 336
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 413
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 253
Warning light ......................... 386
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 335
Parking brake........................ 170
Warning light ......................... 386
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 146
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 237 Care .................................. 310, 314
Aluminum wheels ................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior .................................. 314
Seat belts.............................. 315
Cargo capacity......................... 157
Cargo net.................................. 281
Chains ...................................... 254
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 63
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 60
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 58
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 64
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door courtesy lightsWattage ................................ 432
Doors .......................................... 97 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 100
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock................................. 99
Open door warning buzzer ... 110
Open door warning light........ 388
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 121
Driving ...................................... 144 Break-in tips .......................... 146
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 246
Procedures ........................... 144
Winter drive tips .................... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 220 Eco Drive Indicator.................... 81
Eco drive mode........................ 246
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 248
Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Electronic key ............................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 410
Replacing the battery............ 358
Emergency flashers ................ 378
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 410
If the engine will not start ...... 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 409
If the trunk opener is not actuated ............................. 106
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................... 413
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 386E

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Flat tire...................................... 395
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 339
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 271
Front seats ............................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 314
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 120
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 267
Front side marker lights.......... 171 Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373 Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel ........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 385
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 184
Type.............................. 184, 426
Warning light......................... 388
Fuel filler door ......................... 184 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 186
Refueling .............................. 184
Fuel pump shut off system..... 385
Fuses ........................................ 360
Garage door opener ................ 292
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box ................................. 274
Grocery bag hooks.................. 281
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Head restraints ........................ 126
Headlights ................................ 171Automatic high beam ............ 174
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 376
Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs ................... 366, 367, 373
Wattage ................................ 432
Heaters Air conditioning system ......... 258
Outside rear view mirrors...... 262
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Hood ......................................... 326
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 291
Grocery bag hooks ............... 281
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 128 I/M test ...................................... 323
Identification
Engine .................................. 425
Vehicle .................................. 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 160
Illuminated entry system ........ 272
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicators ................................... 77
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 318
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 341
Inside rear view mirror ............ 130
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 80
Interior lights ........................... 270
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 327
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 396
Jack handle .............................. 396
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 139
Power windows..................... 136
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Keyless entrySmart key system ........... 97, 103
Wireless remote
control........................... 97, 103
Keys ............................................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
Electronic key ......................... 92
Engine switch........................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 410
Key number plate.................... 92
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Mechanical key ....................... 93
Replacing the battery ............ 358
Warning buzzer..................... 110
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 92
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ......... 209
Language (multi-information display) ..... 85
LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 209
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 326
Hood lock release lever ........ 326
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Shift lever .............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wiper lever............................ 178 License plate lights ................. 171
Light switch ........................... 171
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 366
Wattage ................................ 432
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 174
Headlight switch ................... 171
Illuminated entry system ....... 272
Interior light ........................... 271
Interior lights list.................... 270
Personal lights ...................... 271
Replacing light bulbs ............ 366
Trunk light ............................. 105
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Vanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Load capacity .......................... 157
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 344
Luggage hook .......................... 281
Luggage net ............................. 281
Luggage security system ....... 104
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