2022 TOYOTA AVALON power steering

4457-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase th e effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cann ot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicl e
speed as much as possible.
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a s afe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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2
3
4
3
Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
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4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
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 ful ly
released, the system is operating normally.
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Amber)
LTA i n d i c a t o r
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (P. 257)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*5: Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
■ 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. 38)
■ 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 battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tem porarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may com e on and the
warning buzzer may sound.

4627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usua l.
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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.

5198-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

5298-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Power windows and moon roof* ( P. 162, 166)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* (  P. 166)
*: If equipped
■
Driving position memory* (  P. 148)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked
operationOffOn—O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)—O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is used (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only—O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting doors linked to
the memory recall func-
tion
Driver’s doorAll doors—O
Driver’s seat movement
when exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Steering wheel move-
ment Tilt onlyTelescopic only
OO
Tilt & telescopic
Off
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553What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 186)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 188)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 137)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 188)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 485)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 487)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 195)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 188)
●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. 162)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 188)
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 tur ned off automatically

559Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 329 Warning light ......................... 457
Electronic key .......................... 124 Battery-saving function ......... 139
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 484
Replacing the battery ............ 435
Emergency flashers ................ 444
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 455
If a warning light turns on...... 455
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 465
If the battery is discharged.... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 484
If the engine will not start ...... 482
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................... 446
If you have a flat tire ............. 470
If you lose your keys ..... 125, 126
If you think something is wrong.................................. 453
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 445
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 448
If your vehicle overheats ....... 492 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 187
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch ....................... 186
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the engine......... 186
Identification number ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 445
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 186
Overheating .......................... 492
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 186
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329 Warning light......................... 457
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
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