2022 TOYOTA AVALON warning lights

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of appr oximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
*3: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
*4: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver's seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastene d, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
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
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Driver’s and front passenger’ s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*4
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)
*5
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. 465
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the veh icle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 4 6 1 )
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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.
■
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.

4667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■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. 456)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 459)
● Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 458)
■ 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.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 492)
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Auto Power Off to Con serve Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed s lightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

5328-2. Customization
■Illumination (P. 352)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
engine switch turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff—O
Ambient lights*OnOff—O
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WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

555Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 342Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 328
Warning light ......................... 456
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 329
Air conditioning filter .............. 433
Air conditioning
system .................................... 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 342
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 540
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 456
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 137
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 328
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
*
Audio/visual system*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic High Beam ............. 208
Automatic light control system.................................... 204
Automatic transmission ......... 191 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

556Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 441
Battery ...................................... 411 Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 336
Replacing .............................. 490
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 202
Fluid ...................................... 506
Parking brake........................ 198
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 328
Brake Hold................................ 202 Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 173
Break-in tips ............................ 174
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286 Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387
Cargo capacity......................... 183
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 337
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 67
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558Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 206
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 344
Rear window ......................... 344
Windshield ............................ 344
Dimensions .............................. 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 185
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 252
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 508
Door lock
Doors .................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 127
Wireless remote control ........ 127
Doors ........................................ 127 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 130
Door lock............................... 129
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear door child-protector ...... 130
Side doors............................. 127
Side windows ........................ 162 Drive-Start Control .................. 173
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 459
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 148
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switches ............................. 324
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter drive tips .................... 336
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 148 Memory recall function ......... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 148
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 173 Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 263
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