sensor TOYOTA AVALON 2005 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with
tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air-
bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources
of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag,
or if an object or some part of his or her body has been
placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of
deployment. This is just one example of how the instruc-
tions in Section 1−3 of this Owner ’s Manual will help en-
sure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and
increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami-
ly in the event of an accident.
Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section
1 −3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time
of ownership of this vehicle.Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer-
tain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in
driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Be-
sides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a
system to record data in a crash or a near car crash
event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a
crash or a near car crash event, this device may record
some or all of the following information:
 Engine speed
 Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
 Vehicle speed
 To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
 Position of the transmission selector lever
 Whether the driver and front passenger wore the seat
belts or not
 Driver’s seat position
 Front passenger ’s occupant classification
 SRS airbag deployment data

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1. Instrument panel light control knob
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Speech command switch (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual.”)
5. Climate remote control switches
6. Wiper and washer switches
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Audio system
10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation
system controller (For the navigation
system, see the separate “Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual.”)
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Telescopic steering lock release lever
16. Glass breakage sensor
17. Trunk opener switch

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1. Instrument panel light control knob
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Speech command switch (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual.”)
5. Climate remote control switches
6. Wiper and washer switches
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Audio system
10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation
system controller (For the navigation
system, see the separate “Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual.”)
12. Ignition switch (engine switch)
13. Cruise control switch
14. Distance switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Telescopic steering lock release lever
17. Glass breakage sensor

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Locking operation
Push the lock button on the outside
door handle. All the doors lock simulta-
neously. At this time one beep will be
heard and turn signal lights flash once.
In the following cases, you cannot be
locked by pushing the lock button and a
beep will sound as an indicator.
When any of the doors is not securely
closed. A beep will sound continuously
for 10 seconds.
When the engine is not turned off. A
beep will sound continuously for 2 sec-
onds.
When the key is left in the vehicle. A
beep will sound continuously for 2 sec-
onds.
The beep may not sound if the key is on
the instrument panel, on the package tray,
in the glove box or on the floor, etc.
Unlocking operation
Grasp the outside door handle (sensors
are located on the underside of the
door handles). Only the driver ’s door
unlocks when the driver ’s door handle
is grasped. All the doors unlock when
any door handle other than the driver’s
door handle is grasped. At this time
two beeps will be heard and the turn
signal lights flash twice.
Wearing gloves may slow response time.
For three seconds after the doors have
been locked, the doors cannot be re −un-
locked via the smart key system.

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Indicator light
Glass breakage sensor
SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch—The key is removed from the
ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—The
ignition switch is turned off.
The engine immobilizer system is set and
the indicator light will start flashing. (See
“Engine immobilizer system” for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will remain on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
The theft deterrent system will automati-
cally be set after 30 seconds. When the
system is set, the indicator light will start
flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key, wireless remote control
or entry function.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected.
If the ignition is hotwired.
Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor—
The side windows are tapped or bro-
ken.
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
All the doors will be automatically locked
again when the following two conditions
are met:
If any of the doors is unlocked without
the key, wireless remote control or
entry function.
If the key is not in the ignition switch
(vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch) or the ignition switch is set to
off (vehicles with smart key system).

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The driver and front passenger seat
belt pretensioners are designed to be
activated in response to a severe fron-
tal impact.
When the sensor detects a severe frontal
impact, the front seat belts are quickly
drawn back by the retractors so that the
belts snugly restrain the occupants.The front passenger ’s seat belt pretension-
er will not activate if no passenger is
detected in the front passenger seat by
the front passenger occupant classification
system. However, the front passenger’s
seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug-
gage is put on the seat, or the seat belt
is buckled up regardless of the presence
of an occupant in the seat. (As for the
front passenger occupant classification
system, see “—Front pass
enger occupant
classification system” on page 93 in this
Section.)
The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air-
bags may not operate together in all colli-
sions.The seat belt pretensioner system con-
sists mainly of the following components,
and their locations are shown in the il-
lustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi- cator lights
4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
5. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
6. Front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch
7. Airbag sensor assembly
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The seat belt pretensioners are controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor.
When the seat belt pretensioners are acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of non−toxic gas may
be released. This does not indicate that
a fire is occurring. This gas is normally
harmless.
Once the seat belt pretensioners have
been activated, the seat belt retractors
remain locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may prevent the seat belt pre-
tensioners from activating correctly,
cause sudden operation of the system
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury. Con-
sult your Toyota dealer about any re-
pair and modification.
NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
 Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile twoway radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
 Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
 Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
 Modification of the front end struc-
ture
 Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
 Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
seat belt pretensioners are operating
properly.

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This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
If any seat belt does not retract or
cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc-
tion or activation of the relevant seat
belt pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:
The front of the vehicle (shaded in the
illustration) was involved in an accident
that was not severe enough to cause
the seat belt pretensioners to operate.
Either seat belt pretensioner assembly
or surrounding area is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) front airbags are designed to pro-
vide further protection for the driver
and front passenger in addition to the
primary safety protection provided by
the seat belts.
Your vehicle equipped with “ADVANCED
AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor
vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The
airbag system controls airbag deployment
power for the driver and front passenger.
The driver airbag system consists of the
driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front
passenger ’s airbag system consists of the
front passenger occupant classification
sensor etc.
SRS airbags—
—SRS driver airbag, driver knee
airbag and front passenger airbag

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The SRS front airbag system mainly con-
sists of the following components, and
their locations are shown in the illustra-
tion.1. Front airbag sensors
2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi- cator lights
3. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator)
4. Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors)
5. Front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch
6. Driver ’s seat belt buckle switch
7. Driver ’s seat position sensor 8. Airbag sensor assembly
9. Knee airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
10. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)
11. SRS warning light The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
safing sensor and airbag sensor.
The front airbag sensors constantly moni-
tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle.
If an impact results in a forward decelera-
tion beyond the designed threshold level,
the system triggers the airbag inflators. At
this time a chemical reaction in the infla-
tors very quickly fills the air bags with
non− toxic gas to help restrain the forward
motion of the occupants. The front airbags
then quickly deflate, so that there is no
obstruction of the driver’s vision should it
be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a
loud noise and release some smoke and
residue along with non
−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time,
and may cause some minor irritation to
the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to
wash off any residue as soon as possible
to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit
from the vehicle, you should do so imme-
diately.

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Toyota strongly recommends that all
infants and children be placed in
the rear seat of the vehicle and be
properly restrained.
Do not hold a child on your lap or
in your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the rear seat. For instruc-
tions concerning the installation of
a child restraint system, see “Child
restraint” on page 98 in this Sec-
tion.
Do not put anything or any part of
your body on or in front of the
dashboard, lower portion of driver ’s
side instrument panel, steering
wheel pad that houses the front air-
bag system or in the areas where
the SRS knee airbag will inflate.
They might restrict inflation or
cause death or serious injury as
they are projected rearward by the
force of the deploying airbags. Like-
wise, the driver and front passenger
should not hold objects in their
arms or on their knees.
If the vinyl cover is put on the area
where the SRS knee airbag will
deploy, be sure to remove it.
Do not modify or remove any wir-
ing. Do not modify, remove, strike
or open any components, such as
the steering wheel pad, steering
wheel, column cover, dashboard
near the front passenger airbag,
front passenger airbag cover, front
passenger airbag, driver knee air-
bag or airbag sensor assembly. Do-
ing so may prevent the front airbag
system from activating correctly,
cause sudden activation of the sys-
tem or disable the system, which
could result in death or serious in-
jury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
Consult your Toyota dealer about any
repair and modification.
If you wish to modify your vehicle for
a person with a physical disability,
consult your Toyota dealer. It may
dangerously interfere with the SRS
side airbags and curtain shield air-
bags operation.