2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

811-3. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

821-3. Theft deterrent system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

831-3. Theft deterrent system
1
For safety and security
These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.
Theft prevention labels

841-3. Theft deterrent system

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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 90
Multi-information display............................... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 100

862. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

872. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi- cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light ( →P. 398)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 399)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light (→P. 398)*1Brake system warning
light (→P. 401)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 398)Open door warning light
(→P. 401)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 399)Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 401)
*1ABS warning light
(→P. 399)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 401)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 399)*1Master warning light
(→P. 401)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 398)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 401)
*1, 2, 3PCS warning light
(→P. 400)*2, 4LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(→P. 400)

882. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 184) EV drive mode indicator
(
→P. 178)
Headlight indicator
( →P. 186) Eco drive mode indicator
(
→P. 259)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 186) Sport mode indicator
(
→P. 259)
“READY” indicator
( →P. 172)
*2Automatic high beam
indicator ( →P. 189)
EV indicator ( →P. 7 2 )
*1, 3 Slip indicator ( →P. 262)
*4Security indicator
(→P. 79, 81)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 263)
*2, 5Cruise control indicator
(→P. 246)*1, 2, 6PCS warning light
(→P. 209)
*2, 5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 233)*2, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(→P. 222)
*5Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( →P. 233, 246)*1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (→P. 48)AIR BAG