2016 TOYOTA AVALON battery

475What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 160)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 162)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 109)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 4 1 1 )
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 413)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal
with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
( P. 409)
●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 162)
●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. 135)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 162)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically

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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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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 337, 416
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 359
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 267
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 310, 314 Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
Clock ......................................... 284
Coat hooks ............................... 291
Compass .................................. 305
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 274 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 417
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
Cup holders ............................. 275
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 172
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 262
Rear window ......................... 262
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394
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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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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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Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 170Operation .............................. 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 386
Parking lights ........................... 171 Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 368
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 200
Warning light ......................... 387
Personal lights ......................... 271
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 286
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 248Warning light ......................... 387
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 200
Warning light ......................... 387 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 220
Radiator .................................... 334
Rear personal lights ................ 271
Rear seat heaters .................... 267
Rear sunshade......................... 289
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169 Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defoggers .......... 262
Refueling .................................. 184 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 186
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 186
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 358
Fuses .................................... 360
Light bulbs ............................ 363
Tires...................................... 395
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 318
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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”.