lights TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G User Guide

451-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Adult*1
■Child*4
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF” or “AIR BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated

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Child restraint system with infant*5
■Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
*6
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated

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For safety and security
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There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller
adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize
him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
*3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt
*4: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert-ible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors
which may affect this can be the physique or posture.
*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passengerseat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on
the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. ( P. 51)
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how
to install the child restraint system properly. ( P. 55)
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
On
Seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated

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Instrument cluster2
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 72
Gauges and meters ............ 77
Multi-information display ..... 80
Fuel consumption information ........................ 86

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2. Instrument cluster
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.
◆Center panel
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

732. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 388)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 388)Open door warning light
(P. 391)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 389)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 391)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 389)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 391)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 389)*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 389)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 389)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 390)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 389)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 389)*1
Master warning light
(P. 391)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 392)*2
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 176)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
● When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
● When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation sys-
tem screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch
position.
■ Customization
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: P. 455) 
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 423)

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Trunk:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
■ Security feature
P. 9 3
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 68)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 102 When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.