2016 TOYOTA AVALON check engine

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 93)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 109)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 358)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 161)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 114)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 100)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( P. 105)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 388)
●
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. 386, 394)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or
start the engine.
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Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 386.
●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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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 386
If the warning message is displayed......................... 394
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 384
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 379
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 380
If your vehicle overheats ....... 417
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 328
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 326
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 407
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 417 Engine coolant......................... 332
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 329
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 329
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

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Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 171Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 389
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 341Function ................................ 341
Initializing .............................. 341
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 341
Registering ID codes ............ 343
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 342
Warning light ......................... 389
Tires .......................................... 340 Chains................................... 254
Checking ............................... 340
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 395
Rotating tires......................... 340
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 255
Spare tire .............................. 395
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 341
Warning light ......................... 389
Tools ......................................... 396 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 380
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 188
Automatic High Beam ........... 174
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 196
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 248
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 409
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 281
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 290
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 169 Replacing light bulbs .... 368, 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
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USB port*
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Vanity mirrors .......................... 283
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 425
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 248
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 267
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 248
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 227
Brake system ....... ................. 386
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights............................ 75
ABS....................................... 387
Brake system ....... ................. 386
Charging system ................... 386
Electric power steering ......... 387
Low engine oil pressure ........ 386
Low fuel level ........................ 388
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 386
Master warning light.............. 389
Open door ............................. 388
Parking brake indicator ......... 386
Pre-collision system .............. 387
Seat belt reminder light ......... 388
Slip indicator ......................... 388
SRS ...................................... 387
Tire pressure......................... 389 Warning messages.................. 394
Washer ..................................... 178
Checking............................... 339
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Switch ................................... 178
Washing and waxing ............... 310
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 157
Load limits ............................ 157
Weight .................................. 424
Wheels ...................................... 353 Replacing wheels ................. 353
Size....................................... 431
Window glasses ...................... 135
Window lock switch ................ 135
Windows................................... 135 Power windows..................... 135
Rear window defogger.......... 262
Windshield wipers ................... 178
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 178
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 180
Winter driving tips ................... 253
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 92Battery-Saving Function ....... 113
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 103
Replacing the battery............ 358
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.