TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

531What 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)
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●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. 464)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 466)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal 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 period 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 turned off automatically

532What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 438)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 196)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 434, 444)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
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 control.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 444)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 434, 444.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 449)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 474)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when 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

533Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 309
Warning light ......................... 435
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System .............. 310
Air conditioning filter .............. 413
Air conditioning
system .................................... 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 519
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 435
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 334
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 135
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 309
Warning light......................... 435
Approach warning ................... 255
Armrest..................................... 355
Assist grips .............................. 355
Audio Plus
*
Audio/visual system*
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
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
A
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

534Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 421
Battery ...................................... 391
Battery checking ................... 391
If the battery is discharged.... 466
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Replacing .............................. 469
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 260
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 267
Bottle holders .......................... 337
Brake
Brake Hold ............................ 200
Fluid ...................................... 486
Parking brake........................ 196
Warning light ......................... 434
Brake assist ............................. 309
Brake Hold................................ 200
Warning light ......................... 436
Brake override system ............ 171
Break-in tips ............................ 171
Brightness control
Ambient lights ....................... 334
Instrument panel light
control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 260
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 264
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 267Care
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior .................................. 369
Seat belts.............................. 370
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 367
Cargo capacity......................... 181
Cargo net.................................. 341
Chains ...................................... 318
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 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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535Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 392, 470
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 ............. 416
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 367
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 389
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Cooling system ........................ 388
Engine overheating ............... 471
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 505
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 478
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 242
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 488
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 ........................ 438
D
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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 .................... 317
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 146
Memory recall function.......... 149
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 247
Eco drive mode ........................ 305
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR
(Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Electronic key .......................... 122
Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 463
Replacing the battery ............ 415
Emergency flashers ................ 424Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 434
If a warning light turns on ..... 434
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 444
If the battery is discharged ... 466
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 463
If the engine will not start ...... 461
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 425
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 427
If your vehicle overheats....... 471
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 185
Compartment ........................ 383
Engine switch ....................... 184
Hood ..................................... 381
How to start the engine......... 184
Identification number ............ 480
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 184
Overheating .......................... 471
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537Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 481
Checking ............................... 385
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 11Flat tire ..................................... 449
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 484
Brake .................................... 486
Washer ................................. 393
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
Front personal lights............... 333
Front seat heaters ................... 329
Front seats ............................... 142
Adjustment............................ 142
Cleaning ............................... 369
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 146
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Seat heaters ......................... 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421F

538Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 480
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 433
Information ............................ 489
Refueling............................... 214
Type .............................. 480, 489
Warning light ......................... 437
Fuel consumption.................... 116
Fuel filler door.......................... 214
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 217
Refueling............................... 214
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 433
Fuses ........................................ 418
Garage door opener ................ 357
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 336
Grocery bag hooks .................. 341Head restraints ........................ 151
Head-up display....................... 109
Headlights ................................ 202
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 205
Heated steering wheel ............ 329
Heaters
Automatic air
conditioning system............ 322
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Seat heaters ......................... 329
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 421
Hill-start assist control ........... 309
Hood ......................................... 381
Hooks
Coat hooks ........................... 356
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 154
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 109
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539Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 378
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 284
Warning light ......................... 437
Warning messages ............... 295
Identification
Engine................................... 480
Vehicle .................................. 479
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 184
Illuminated entry system ........ 334
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 295
Items to initialize ................... 513
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 396
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 284
Warning light ......................... 437
Warning messages ............... 295
Interior lights............................ 332
Switch ................................... 333
Intuitive parking assist............ 276Jack
Positioning the jack............... 382
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 450
Jack handle .............................. 450
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 ........... 463
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
Key number plate ................. 122
Keyless entry ........................ 122
Mechanical key ..................... 122
Replacing the battery............ 415
Warning buzzer .................... 136
Wireless remote control ........ 122
Knee airbags .............................. 36
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540Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 237
Language
(multi-information display) ... 105
LATCH anchors ......................... 61
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)............ 237
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 381
Hood lock release lever ........ 381
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Shift lever .............................. 189
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 153
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Wiper lever............................ 210
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 421
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Cornering lights..................... 203
Daytime running light
system ................................ 204
Door courtesy lights .............. 332
Headlight switch.................... 202
Illuminated entry system ....... 334
Interior lights ......................... 333
Interior lights list .................... 332
Personal lights ...................... 333
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Trunk light ............................. 132
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 342
Wattage ................................ 488
Welcome lighting .................. 205
Load capacity........................... 181
Lock steering column ............. 186Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 379
General maintenance ........... 374
Maintenance data ................. 478
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 372
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 373
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 435
Master warning light ............... 438
Memory recall function ........... 149
Meter
Head-up display.................... 109
Indicators ................................ 87
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 91
Meters..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 93
Settings................................. 100
Warning lights ......................... 85
Warning messages ............... 444
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 324
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Vanity mirrors ....................... 342
Moon roof ................................. 164
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................ 165
Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation .............................. 164
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