airbag TOYOTA AVALON 2014 XX40 / 4.G Owner's Guide

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(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
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

3937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat
position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners, air-
bags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 35)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).

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AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................ 462
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 463
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 465

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For owners
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◆Coussins gonflables frontaux SRS
Le coussin gonflable conducteur/le coussin gonflable passager
avant SRS
Coussins gonflables de genoux SRS
Participent à la protection du conducteur et du passager avant
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)
The following is a French explan ation of SRS airbag instructions
extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual.
See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc-
tions in English.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 238Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 238
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 211 Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 388
Air conditioning filter .............. 348
Air conditioning system.......... 238 Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Air conditioning system ......... 238
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 36
Airbag warning light .............. 388
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 44
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 36
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 68
Alarm ...................................... 68
Warning buzzer .................... 387
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas (smart key system) ................. 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 211
Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 388
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 200
Armrest..................................... 277
Armrest door............................ 280
Assist grips .............................. 282
Audio input .............................. 253
Audio system ........................... 249 Audio input............................ 253
AUX port/USB port ............... 253
USB memory ........................ 253
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 171
Automatic high beam .............. 172
Automatic light control
system.................................... 168
Automatic transmission ......... 161 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
S mode ................................. 162
AUX port ................................... 253
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 261
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Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 421
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 136
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 132
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 114
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306 Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 269
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 259
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 422
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 194
Cup holders.............................. 260
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 453 Daytime running light
system.................................... 170
Defogger Front windshield ................... 243
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 248
Rear window ......................... 248
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing.......................... 154
Display Cruise control ....................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 194
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 436
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 111
Door glasses......................... 130
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ..... 95
Open door warning light ....... 390
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear door child-protector ...... 110
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 118
Driving ...................................... 138 Break-in tips.......................... 140
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Procedures ........................... 138
Winter drive tips .................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 194D

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Keyless entry ............................. 91Smart key system ................... 91
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys ............................................ 88
Battery-saving function ........... 99
Electronic key ......................... 88
Engine switch........................ 155
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 415
Key number plate.................... 88
Keyless entry .................. 91, 106
Mechanical key ....................... 88
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Warning buzzer....................... 95
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Language (multi-information display) ..... 83
LATCH anchors ......................... 56
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 319
Hood lock release lever ........ 319
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Shift lever .............................. 161
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wiper lever............................ 179 License plate lights ................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 374
Wattage ................................ 436
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 172
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Headlight switch ................... 168
Illuminated entry system ....... 256
Interior light ........................... 255
Interior lights list.................... 254
Personal lights ...................... 255
Replacing light bulbs ............ 364
Trunk light ............................. 113
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 364
Wattage ................................ 436
Load capacity .......................... 152
Lock steering column ............. 158
Low profile tire......................... 338
Luggage hook .......................... 266
Luggage net ............................. 266
Luggage security system ....... 113
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Safety Connect ........................ 290
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 58
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 307
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pre-collision seat belts ............ 29
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 390
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 388
Seat heaters ............................. 274
Seat position memory ............. 118
Seat ventilators ........................ 274
Seating capacity ...................... 152 Seats ......................................... 116
Adjustment............................ 116
Adjustment precautions ........ 117
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 55
Cleaning ............................... 306
Driving position memory ....... 118
Head restraints ..................... 121
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 117
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 118
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Sensor Automatic high beam ............ 172
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 170
Inside rear view mirror .......... 126
Radar sensor ........ 203, 217, 225
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 183
Service reminder indicators ..... 72
Shift lever ................................. 161
Automatic transmission ........ 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 414
Shift lock system ..................... 414
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
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