warning lights TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 (in English) User Guide
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning 
light ( P. 452) Parking brake indicator 
(
P. 453)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 452)*1, 3
Brake hold operated 
indicator ( P. 454)
*2High  coolant  tempera-
ture warning light 
(P. 452)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering 
system warning light
(P. 454)
*2Charging system 
warning light ( P. 452)*1, 4PCS warning light 
(P. 454)
*2
Low engine oil pressure 
warning light ( P. 452)*1, 3
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator 
(P. 454)
*1
Malfunction indicator 
lamp ( P. 453)*2
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 454)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 453)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 455)
*1ABS warning light 
(P. 453)Low fuel level warning 
light ( P. 455)
*2Brake  Override  System/
Drive-Start  Control/Intel-
ligent  Clearance  Sonar
(if  equipped)  warning
light (P. 453)Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
(P. 455) 
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate  that  a  system  check  is  being  performed.  They  will  turn  off   after  the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal function in
a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come  on,  or  turn  off.  Have  the  veh icle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights 
( P. 455)*1Tire pressure warning 
light ( P. 455)
*1Master warning light 
(P. 455) 
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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate  that  a  system  check  is  being  performed.  They  will  turn  off   after  the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal function in
a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come  on,  or  turn  off.  Have  the  veh icle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light turns on when the system is off.
*4: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*5: These  indicators  will  illuminate  in  the  following  situations  t o  indicate  that
the system initial check is being performed: 
• When  the  BSM  function  or  RCTA  function  is  enabled  and  the  powe r
switch is turned to ON mode.
• When the power switch is ON mode and the BSM function is enabl ed.
• When the power switch is ON mode and the RCTA function is enab led.
(At this time, a buzzer will also sound). 
The  indicators  will  turn  off  after  a  few  seconds.  If  the  indicators  do  not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the  RCTA func-
tion  is  enabled,  the  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  veh icle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*6: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*7: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*8: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lo wer,  this
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  warning  lights  not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that  these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, whic h could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs. 
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2164-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Push  the  lever  away  from  you
with the headlight switch in the or   position.
Press  the  Automatic  High
Beam switch.
The  Automatic  High  Beam  indica-
tor  will  come  on  when  the  system
is operating.
Automatic High Beam
The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind
the  upper  portion  of  the  windshi eld  to  assess  the  brightness  of
the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatic ally
turns the high beams on  or off as necessary.
WARNING
■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive saf ely, taking
care  to  observe  your  surroundings  and  turning  the  high  beams  on  or off
manually if necessary.
■ To prevent incorrect operation o f the Automatic High Beam syste m
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic High Beam
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2214-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically operate a
couple  of  times  after  the  washer
squirts.
(After  operating  several  times,  the
wipers  operate  once  more  time
after  a  short  delay  to  prevent  drip-
ping.  However,  the  dripping  pre-
vention  does  not  operate  while  the
vehicle is moving.)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles  are not  blocked if there is  washe r  fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
■ When stopping the hybrid system in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operating when the hybrid system is stopped, the
windshield  wipers  will  operate  in  high  speed  operation.  After  t he  vehicle  is
stopped,  operation  will  return  to  normal  when  the  power  switch  is  turned  to
ON mode, or operation will stop when the driver’s door is opene d.
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WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When  it  is  cold,  do  not  use  the  washer  fluid  until  the  windshie ld  becomes
warm. The  fluid may freeze  on  the  windshield and cause low visi bility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage  to  the  washer  fluid  pump  may  be  caused  if  the  lever  is  p ulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. 
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2334-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly  leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If  the  windshield  is  dirty  or  covered  with  an  oily  film,  water   droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will  still be neces-
sary  to  use  the  windshield  wipers  to  remove  water  droplets,  etc .  from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is  installed
is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If  the  part  of  the  windshield  in  front  of  the  camera  sensor  is  fogged  up  or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger t o remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 337)
● If  water  droplets  cannot  be  properly  removed  from  the  area  of  t he  wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers,  replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your  Toyota dea ler.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. 
When  cleaning  the  inside  of  the  windshield,  do  not  allow  glass  cleaner  to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your  Toyota dealer.
● Do  not attach objects,  such as  stickers,
transparent stickers, and so forth, to the
outer  side  of  the  windshield  in  front  of
the  camera  sensor  (shaded  area  in  the
illustration). 
A:  From  the  top  of  the  windshield  to
approximately  0.4  in.  (1  cm)  below  the
bottom of the camera sensor 
B:  Approximately  7.9  in.  (20  cm)
(Approximately  4.0  in.  [10  cm]  to  the
right and left from the center of the cam-
era sensor) 
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2344-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the cam era sensor or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
● Do  not  modify  any  components  of  the  vehicle  around  the  camera  s ensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sens or to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your  Toyota dealer  for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roo f, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights. 
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2514-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The  system  may  not  operate  properly  and  lead  to  an  accident,  re sulting  in
death or serious injury.
● A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inf lation pres-
sure is low.
● Tires  which  differ  by  structure,  manufacturer,  brand  or  tread  p attern  are
used.
● Objects  or  patterns  that  could  be  mistaken  for  white  (yellow)  l ines  are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective  poles, etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are diffi cult to see due to rain, snow, fo g, dust, etc.
● Asphalt  repair  marks,  white  (yellow)  line  marks,  etc.  are  prese nt  due  to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to  construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
● Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
■ Preventing  LDA  system  malfunctio ns  and  operations  performed  by
mistake
● Do  not  modify  the  headlights  or  place  stickers,  etc.  on  the  sur face  of  the
lights.
● Do  not  modify  the  suspension  etc.  If  the  suspension  etc.  needs  to  be
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, d o not install a
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
● If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer. 
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Driving
This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles
up  to  approximately  328  ft.  (100  m)  ahead,  determines  the  curre nt
vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain  a suit-
able following distance from the vehicle ahead.
Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when travel ing on down-
hill slopes.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no  vehicles ahead
The  vehicle  travels  at  the  speed  set  by  the  driver. The  desired  vehicle-to-
vehicle  distance  can  also  be  set  by  operating  the  vehicle-to-ve hicle  dis-
tance switch.
Example of deceleration crui sing and follow-up cruising
When  a  preceding  vehicle  driving  slower  than  the  set  speed
appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates  your  vehicle.  When  a  greater  reduction  in  vehicle  s peed  is
necessary,  the  system  applies  the  brakes  (the  stop  lights  will  come  on  at
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of  the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach  warning  warns  you  when  the  system  cannot  decelerate  su ffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle  ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you stops, your vehicle will also sto p (vehicle is
stopped by system control). After the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the
“+  RES”  switch  or  depressing  the   accelerator  pedal  will  resume follow-up
cruising.
Driving in vehicle-to-vehi cle distance control mode
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4186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Select  “Set  Pressure”  then
press  and  hold    until
the  tire  pressure  warning
light blinks 3 times.
Then  a  message  will  be  dis-
played on the multi-information
display.
“---”  will  be  displayed  on  the
multi-information  display  for
the  inflation  pressure  of  each
tire  while  initialization  is  being
performed.
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.
Initialization is complete when the position of each tire is determined
and the inflation pressure of ea ch tire is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Initialization  may  ta ke  longer  than  approximately  1  hour  in  cer tain
situations,  such  as  when  the  veh icle  is  stopped  for  a  long  time at
traffic lights, etc. ( P. 423)
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