display TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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Maintenance and care
■How to register the ID codesSelect    on  the  multi-information  display  using  the  meter  con-
trol switches on the steering wheel. ( P.   1 0 0 )
Select   and then press and hold  .
Select “TPWS” and then press  .
Select  “Change  Wheel”  then
press  and  hold    until
the  tire  pressure  warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.
Then  a  message  will  be  dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
When registration is being per-
formed, the tire pressure warn-
ing  light  will  blink  for
approximately  1  minute  then
illuminate  and  “---”  will  be  dis-
played  for  the  inflation  pres-
sure  of  each  tire  on  the  multi-
information display.
Drive  straight  (with  occasional  left  and  right  turns)  at  approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes.
Registration  is  complete  when  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  t urns
off  and  the  inflation  pressure  of  each  tire  is  displayed  on  the multi-
information display.
Registration  may  take  longer  than  approximately 1 hour in certain
situations,  such  as  when  the  veh icle  is  stopped  for  a  long  time at
traffic lights, etc. ( P. 403)
After  registering  the  ID  codes,  make  sure  to  initialize  the  tir e  pres-
sure warning system. ( P. 395)
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●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• When driving near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio
station,  large  display,  airport  or  other  facilit y  that  generates  strong
radio waves or electrical noise
• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or
other wireless communication device
If  tire  position  information  is  not  correctly  displayed  due  to  the  radio
wave conditions, the display ma y be corrected by changing the l ocation
of the vehicle as the radio wa ve conditions may change.
●When  the  vehicle  is  stopped,  the  time  taken  for  the  warning  to  start  or
turn off may be longer.
●When  the  inflation  pressure  of  a  tire  drops  rapidly,  for  exampl e  when  a
tire has burst, the warning may not operate.
■Initialization procedure
●Make sure  to perform the  initialization procedure after adjusti ng the tire
inflation pressure.
Also,  make  sure  the  tires  are  cold  before  performing  the  initia lization
procedure or adjusting the  tire inflation pressure.
●If  the  engine  switch  is  turned  off  during  initialization,  it  is   not  necessary
to  restart  the  initialization  procedure  from  the  beginning  as  i t  will  begin
automatically  when  the  engine  switch  is  turned  back  to  IGNITION  ON
mode.
●If  initialization  has  accidentally  been  started  when  it  is  not  necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressu re to the specified level when  the tires are
cold and then perform the ini tialization procedure again.
●While the position of each tire is being determined and the inf lation pres-
sures  are  not  being  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display,   if  the
inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning l ight will come
on.
■Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The  warning  of  the  tire  pressu re  warning  system  will  change  in  accor-
dance  with  the  conditions  under  which  it  was  initialized.  For  t his  reason,
the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does no t reach a
low  enough  level,  or  if  the  pressure  is  higher  than  the  pressur e  that  was
adjusted to when the sys tem was initialized. 
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7When trouble arises
7-1.  Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 422
If your vehicle has to be stopped in 
an emergency ................. 423
If the vehicle is trapped  in rising water.................. 424
7-2.  Steps to take in  an emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed ......................... 425
If you think something is  wrong .............................. 428
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................ 429
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 430
If a warning message is  displayed......................... 440
If you have a flat tire.......... 445
If the engine will not  start ................................. 457
If the electronic key does  not operate properly........ 459
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ...................... 462
If your vehicle  overheats ........................ 466
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ............................... 469 
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When trouble arises
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic 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.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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.
Brake  Override  System/Drive- Start  Control/Intelligent
Clearance Sonar warning light (warning buzzer)
*1
When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
• Drive-Start Control is operating;
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
• The  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  (if  equipped)  is  operat- ing ( P. 284)
 Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release  the  accelerator  pedal  and  depress  the  brake
pedal.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
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(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)
LDA indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA
 When  “LDA  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information  display,  turn  the  LDA  system  off,  drive
the  vehicle  for  a  short  time,  and  then  turn  the  LDA
system back on. ( P. 242) 
When  a  message  other  than  above  is  displayed,  fol-
low the instructions displayed in the message.
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
or  that  the  system  is  temporarily  unavailable  due  to  the
vehicle  being  extremely  hot/cold,  or  dirt  around  a  front
sensor, etc. ( P. 236, 440)
 Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display. (P. 236, 440)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P. 237
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
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*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 buzzer sounds to alert the driver that h is or her seat
belt  is  not  fastened.  Once  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  IGNIT ION  ON
mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of
12  mph  (20  km/h),  the  buzzer  sounds  once.  If  the  seat  belt  is  s till  unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the fron t passenger
that  his  or  her  seat  belt  is  not  fastened.  The  buzzer  sounds  on ce  if  the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt i s still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
*5: Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The  rear  passenger’s  seat  belt  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  rear passenger
that  his  or  her  seat  belt  is  not  fastened.  The  buzzer  sounds  on ce  if  the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt i s still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently fo r 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sou nd in a different
tone for 30 more seconds.
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 3 6 )
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
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Master warning light
The  master  warning  light  also
comes  on  or  flashes  in  order  to
indicate  that  a  message  is  cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the approp riate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If  a warning message is displayed
The  multi-information  display  shows  warnings  of  system  mal-
functions, incorrectly performed  operations, and messages that
indicate  a  need  for  maintena nce.  When  a  message  is  shown,
perform the correction procedur e appropriate to the message.
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When trouble arises
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
FlashesSounds
Indicates  a  situation,  such  as
when  damage  to  the  vehicle  or
danger may result
Comes  onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function  of  electrical  components,
their  condition,  or  indicates  the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates  a  situation,  such  as
when  an  operation  has  been  per-
formed  incorrectly,  or  indicates
how  to  perform  an  operation  cor-
rectly 
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■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. 431)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 434)
● Remaining fuel level is low 
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 433)
■ 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. 466)
■ 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. 
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When trouble arises
■If  “A  New  Key  has  been  Registered  Contact  Your  Dealer  for  Detai ls”  is
displayed
This  message  will  be  displayed  each  time  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  when
the  doors  are  unlocked  from  the  outside  for  approximately  one  week  after  a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electro nic key regis-
tered,  ask  your  Toyota  dealer  to  check  if  an  unknown  electronic   key  (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.
■ When “Headlight System  Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displa yed
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle i nspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
● The LED headlight system
● Automatic High Beam
■ “Front  Camera  Unavailable”  or  “Front  Camera  Unavailable  Remove
Debris On Windshield” is displayed
The  following  systems  may  be  suspended  until  the  problem  shown  in  the
message is resolved.
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
● Automatic High Beam
■ If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance  on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 373)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■ If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the  driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform  the  necessary  maintenance.  Please  reset  the  message  aft er  the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 373)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.