2022 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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

554What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 459)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 198)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 455, 465)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or st art
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 465)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 455, 465.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 470)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 495)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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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557Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 412, 491
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 436
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 135
Child-protectors....................... 130
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387 Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser................................ 409
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen .............................. 97, 118
Coolant
Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Cooling system........................ 408 Engine overheating............... 492
Cornering lights....................... 205
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 525
Customized mode ................... 324
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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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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560Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 470
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 504
Brake .................................... 506
Washer ................................. 413
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 459
Front personal lights ............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 144 Adjustment ............................ 144
Cleaning................................ 389
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Fuel Capacity................................ 500
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 454
Information............................ 509
Refueling .............................. 216
Type.............................. 500, 509
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ................... 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 216 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 219
Refueling .............................. 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 454
Fuses ........................................ 438
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks.................. 361
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