key TOYOTA AVALON 2020 (in English) Repair Manual

522What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( P. 123)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft inc reases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 124)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 414)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 185)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 123, 137)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 128)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left insi de the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( P. 132)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

523What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 184)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 186)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 135)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 186)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 460)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 462)
●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. 193)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 186)
●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. 160)
●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. 186)
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

525Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 322Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 322
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 309
Warning light ......................... 431
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 310
Air conditioning filter .............. 412
Air conditioning
system .................................... 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
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 ............... 511
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 431
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 334
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 309
Warning light......................... 431
Approach warning ................... 256
Armrest..................................... 355
Assist grips .............................. 355
Audio/visual system
*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic High Beam ............. 206
Automatic light control
system.................................... 202
Automatic transmission ......... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 339
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

527Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 391, 465
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 128
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 415
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Aluminum wheels.................. 367
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 388
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Cooling system ........................ 387 Engine overheating ............... 466
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248 Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 497
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 472
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 243
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 440
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 480
Door lock Doors .................................... 125
Smart key system ................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 125
Doors ........................................ 125 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 128
Door lock .............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Rear door child-protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 125
Side windows........................ 160
Drive-Start Control .................. 171
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
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Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 146
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 171
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switches.............................. 305
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter drive tips .................... 316
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 146
Memory recall function.......... 149
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 146
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 248
Eco drive mode ........................ 305
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 310 Warning light ......................... 432
Electronic key .......................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 459
Replacing the battery ............ 414
Emergency flashers ................ 422 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 430
If a warning light turns on ..... 430
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 440
If the battery is discharged ... 462
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 459
If the engine will not start ...... 457
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
If you think something is wrong ................................. 428
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 423
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats....... 466
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 185
Compartment ........................ 383
Engine switch ....................... 184
Hood ..................................... 381
How to start the engine......... 184
Identification number ............ 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 423
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 184
Overheating .......................... 466
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531Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 378
ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) ..................................... 284 Warning light ......................... 433
Warning messages ............... 295
Identification Engine................................... 474
Vehicle .................................. 473
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 184
Illuminated entry system ........ 334
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 295
Items to initialize ................... 505
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 395
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)............................. 284 Warning light ......................... 433
Warning messages ............... 295
Interior lights............................ 332 Switch ................................... 333
Intuitive parking assist............ 276 Jack
Positioning the jack............... 382
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 446
Jack handle .............................. 446
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 165
Power window ...................... 160
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 125, 131
Wireless remote control ........................ 125, 131
Keys .......................................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 137
Electronic key ....................... 122
Engine switch ....................... 184
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 459
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
Key number plate ................. 122
Keyless entry ........................ 122
Mechanical key ..................... 122
Replacing the battery............ 414
Warning buzzer .................... 136
Wireless remote control ........ 122
Knee airbags .............................. 36
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534Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 248
Radiator .................................... 388
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 272
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 267
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 286
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
Rear personal lights ................ 333
Rear seat heaters..................... 329
Rear seats Folding down ........................ 144
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 419
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirrors...... 157
Rear window defogger ............ 324
Refueling .................................. 214 Capacity ................................ 474
Fuel types ............................. 474
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 217
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 216
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 414
Fuses .................................... 416
Light bulbs ............................ 419
Tires ...................................... 445 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 508
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 373
Safety Connect .......................... 71
Seat belt reminder light .......... 433
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 370
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 433
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 509
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 431
Seat heaters ............................. 329
Seat ventilators........................ 329
Seating capacity ...................... 181
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535Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144Adjustment .................... 142, 144
Adjustment precautions ................. 143, 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 369
Driving position memory ....... 146
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 144
Front seat heaters................. 329
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 204
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 206
Camera sensor ..................... 220
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 238
Radar sensor ........................ 220
Service reminder indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189 Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190 Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Side mirrors ............................. 157 Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 261
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 318
Spare tire .................................. 445 Inflation pressure .................. 478
Storage location.................... 446
Spark plug ................................ 476
Specifications .......................... 472
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 305
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 186
Steering wheel ......................... 153 Adjustment............................ 153
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Meter control switches ............ 94
Power easy access
system .......... ...................... 146
Stoplights Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335

537Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 393Chains................................... 317
Checking ............................... 393
Glossary................................ 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
Inflation pressure .................. 478
Replacing .............................. 445
Rotating tires......................... 393
Size ....................................... 478
Snow tires ............................. 318
Spare tire .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 394
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 489
Warning light ......................... 434
Tools ......................................... 446
Top tether strap ......................... 67
Total load capacity .................. 181
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 425
Trailer towing ........................ 182
Toyota Entune
*
Toyota parking assist monitor
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 218 Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 238
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 226 TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 309
Traction Control
(TRAC) ......... 309
Trailer towing .......................... 182
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 189
Driving mode select switches ............................. 305
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Trip information ....................... 116
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk ........................................ 131 Cargo net .............................. 341
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Smart key system ................. 131
Trunk light ............................. 132
Trunk opener ........................ 131
Wireless remote control ........ 131
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 132
Wattage ................................ 480
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs................................... 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
USB charging port................... 344
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.