2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID airbag

4487-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/Intelligent
Clearance Sonar warning light (warning buzzer)
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When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
• Drive-Start Control is operating;
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-
ing (P. 300)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
Operate the parking brake once again.
This light 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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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 position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten-
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■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.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 338
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 323
Warning light ......................... 456
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ..................................... 76
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 322
Air conditioning filter .............. 432
Air conditioning
system .................................... 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 338
S-FLOW mode ...................... 341
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34
SRS warning light ................. 456Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 148
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 323
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 271
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 322
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 338
Air conditioning filter ............. 432
Automatic High Beam ............. 222
Automatic light control
system.................................... 218
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery
precautions ................. 413, 492
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 413, 492
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 180
Power window lock switch .... 173
Power window precautions ... 176
Rear door child-protectors .... 141
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 440
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 146
Child-protectors....................... 141
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser ................................ 408
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen............................. 106, 128
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 506
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Cooling system ........................ 407
Hybrid system
overheating......................... 494
Cornering lights ....................... 219Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 526
Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 343
Rear window ......................... 343
Windshield ............................ 343
Dimensions .............................. 502
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 258
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 509
Door lock
Doors .................................... 138
Smart key system ................. 138
Wireless remote control ........ 138
Doors ........................................ 138
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 141
Door lock .............................. 140
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Rear door child-protector ...... 141
Side doors ............................ 138
Side windows........................ 173
Drive-Start Control .................. 184
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 458
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I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Identification
Engine................................... 503
Vehicle .................................. 503
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 311
Items to initialize ................... 535
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Interior lights............................ 352
Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist............ 292
Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 471
Jack handle .............................. 471
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173Keyless entry
Smart key system ......... 138, 144
Wireless remote
control ........................ 138, 145
Keys .......................................... 134
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 134
Engine switch ....................... 196
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 484
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
Key number plate ................. 134
Keyless entry ........................ 134
Mechanical key ..................... 135
Power switch ........................ 196
Replacing the battery............ 439
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control ........ 134
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 252
Language (multi-
information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ........... 252
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Shift lever.............................. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 166
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 226
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
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Service reminder
indicators ................................. 92
Service plug ............................... 79
Shift lever ................................. 205
Hybrid transmission .............. 205
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 209
S mode ................................. 207
Shift lock system ..................... 209
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 218
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Side mirrors ............................. 170
Adjusting and folding ............ 170
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 276
Heaters ................................. 343
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Smart key system .................... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry functions .............. 138, 144
Starting the hybrid system .... 196
Snow tires ................................ 335Spare tire .................................. 471
Inflation pressure .................. 508
Storage location.................... 471
Spark plug ................................ 506
Specifications .......................... 502
Speedometer.............................. 98
Sport mode .............................. 321
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 199
Steering wheel ......................... 166
Adjustment............................ 166
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Meter control switches .......... 103
Power easy access
system ................................ 159
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
Storage feature ........................ 355
Storage precautions................ 355
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 498
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 178