2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID airbag

4707-1. 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 hy brid 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.

4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)
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When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Brake Override System
• The Drive-Start Control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-
ing ( P. 321)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive- Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override Sys-
tem is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■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, “A IR BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 36)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warnin g
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warnin g 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 w arning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the vol tage 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 ............................................ 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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Child safety ................................ 5312-volt battery precautions ................. 435, 515
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 435, 515
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Moon roof precautions .......... 184
Power window lock switch .... 177
Power window precautions ... 180
Rear door child-protectors .... 145
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 462
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 32
Seat heater precautions........ 371
Trunk precautions ................. 150
Child-protectors....................... 145
Cleaning ........................... 408, 411 Exterior ................................. 408
Interior................................... 411
Seat belts .............................. 412
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 409 Coat hooks ............................... 398
Condenser................................ 430
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 378
Consumption
screen ............................ 106, 130
Coolant
Capacity................................ 528
Checking............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 354
Cooling system........................ 429 Hybrid system
overheating ........................ 517
Cornering lights....................... 223
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 281
Cup holders ............................. 380
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 548

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I/M test ...................................... 420
ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) ..................................... 321 Warning light ......................... 481
Warning messages ............... 332
Identification Engine................................... 525
Vehicle .................................. 525
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 200
Illuminated entry system ........ 376
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 332
Items to initialize ................... 557
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 438
Inside rear view mirror ............ 172
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)............................. 321 Warning light ......................... 481
Warning messages ............... 332
Interior lights............................ 374 Switch ................................... 375
Intuitive parking assist............ 313 Jack
Positioning the jack............... 424
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 494
Jack handle .............................. 494
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 182
Power window ...................... 177
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 142, 148
Wireless remote control ........................ 142, 149
Keys .......................................... 138 Battery-saving function ......... 154
Electronic key ....................... 138
Engine switch ....................... 200
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 507
If you lose your keys ..... 139, 141
Key number plate ................. 138
Keyless entry ........................ 138
Mechanical key ..................... 139
Power switch ........................ 200
Replacing the battery............ 461
Warning buzzer .................... 153
Wireless remote control ........ 138
Knee airbags .............................. 34
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Service reminder indicators ................................. 92
Service plug ............................... 79
Shift lever ................................. 209
Hybrid transmission .............. 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 213
S mode ................................. 211
Shift lock system ..................... 213
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 222 Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Side mirrors ............................. 174 Adjusting and folding ............ 174
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 297
Heaters ................................. 365
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Smart key system .................... 152 Antenna location ................... 152
Entry functions .............. 142, 148
Starting the hybrid system .... 200
Snow tires ................................ 356 Spare tire .................................. 494
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Storage location.................... 494
Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 524
Speedometer.............................. 98
Sport mode .............................. 342
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 203
Steering wheel ......................... 170
Adjustment............................ 170
Heated steering wheel .......... 371
Meter control switches .......... 103
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Storage feature ........................ 377
Storage precautions................ 377
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 521
Sun visors ................................ 384
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 182