2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID warning lights

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)(Flashes)
ICS OFF indicator
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, etc.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system
• The ABS; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is
operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (6.7
L, 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’ s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.
 Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light (warning buzzer)
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 488
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
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 extremely unstable during braki ng, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steerin g is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extre mely
heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier 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 inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
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.

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may dif fer
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedu re
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi -informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes on 
Sounds Indicates an important situation,
such as when a system related to
driving is malfunctioning or that
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed

Comes
on or
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation,
such as when the systems shown
on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as
when damage to the vehicle or
danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components,
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as
when an operation has been per-
formed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation cor-
rectly

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 479)
● Malfunction in the brake system
The brake system warning light (yellow) comes on. ( P. 478)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 482)
● Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 481)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction .
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual”
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 517)
● If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 456)

566Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 360Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 360
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 344
Warning light ......................... 479
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 76
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 343
Air conditioning filter .............. 454
Air conditioning system .................................... 360
Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 360
S-FLOW mode ...................... 363
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 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 ................. 479 Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 376
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 344
Warning light......................... 479
Approach warning ................... 290
Armrest..................................... 397
Assist grips .............................. 397
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 343
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 360
Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic High Beam ............. 226
Automatic light control system.................................... 222
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 381
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 467
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 433 Battery checking ................... 433
If the battery is discharged.... 510
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Replacing .............................. 514
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 304
Bottle holders .......................... 379
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 220
Fluid ...................................... 529
Parking brake........................ 216
Warning light ......................... 478
Brake assist ............................. 344
Brake Hold................................ 220 Warning light ......................... 480
Brake override system ............ 187
Break-in tips ............................ 188
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 376
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 304 Care
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior .................................. 411
Seat belts.............................. 412
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 409
Cargo capacity......................... 197
Cargo net.................................. 383
Chains ...................................... 355
Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 61
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 65
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

569Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 223
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 365
Rear window ......................... 365
Windshield ............................ 365
Dimensions .............................. 524
Dinghy towing .......................... 199
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 281
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 270
Multi-information display ....... 102
Warning messages ............... 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 421
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 374
Wattage ................................ 531
Door lock
Doors .................................... 142
Smart key system ................. 142
Wireless remote control ........ 142
Doors ........................................ 142 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 145
Door lock............................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors...... 174
Rear door child-protector ...... 145
Side doors............................. 142
Side windows ........................ 177 Drive-Start Control .................. 187
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 187
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 481
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 163
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 188
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving mode select switches ............................. 342
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 351
Procedures ........................... 186
Winter drive tips .................... 354
Driving information ................. 106
Driving position memory ........ 163
Memory recall function ......... 166
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 187 Sudden start restraint
control ................................ 187
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 281
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

571Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 200
Hood ..................................... 423
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 200
Identification number ............ 525
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 200
Overheating .......................... 517
Power switch......................... 200
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 528
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine switch .......................... 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 344
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
EV drive mode.......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 510 Flat tire ..................................... 494
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 529
Hybrid transmission .............. 529
Washer ................................. 432
Front interior light ................... 375
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 481
Front personal lights............... 375
Front seat heaters ................... 371
Front seats ............................... 159 Adjustment............................ 159
Cleaning ............................... 411
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Seat heaters ......................... 371
Seat ventilators ..................... 371
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Fuel Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 532
Refueling .............................. 234
Type.............................. 526, 532
Warning light......................... 481F