check engine light TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G User Guide

1874-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers)
With low speed windshield wiper operat ion selected, wiper operation will be
switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle
is stationary.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with ra in-sensing windshield wipers)
● If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti-
vated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or
14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case,
operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir. ●The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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Maintenance and care6
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 309
General maintenance........ 311
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 315
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 316
Hood ................................. 319
Positioning a floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure ....... 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter.......... 348
Electronic key battery........ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 352
Light bulbs......................... 361

3957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter. If a tire goes flat,
the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressu re warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby.
●If a radio set at a similar frequen cies is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is tu rned to IGNITION ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.

4358-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 F
(20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

482What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 68)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof
opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 388.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction pro-
cedure appropriate to the message.
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 dis-
played

488Alphabetical index
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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 399
If you have a flat tire ............. 400
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 426
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 423
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 160
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch........................ 159
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine ......... 159
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start ...... 413
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 159
Overheating .......................... 423 Engine coolant......................... 326
Capacity................................ 434
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Engine switch .......................... 159
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 215 Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 390
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

497Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ................................ 77
Tail lights .................................. 172Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 68
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437 Maintenance data ................. 437
Warning light ......................... 392
Tire information ....................... 442 Glossary................................ 449
Size ....................................... 445
Tire identification number ..... 444
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 447
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 335 Function ................................ 335
Initializing .............................. 335
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 335
Registering ID codes ............ 337
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 336
Warning light ......................... 392 Tires .......................................... 334
Chains .................................. 238
Checking............................... 334
If you have a flat tire ............. 400
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information............................ 442
Replacing.............................. 400
Rotating tires ........................ 334
Size....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 239
Spare tire .............................. 400
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 335
Warning light......................... 392
Tools ......................................... 401
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 156
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 158
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 157
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 215
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 415
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 81
Trip meters ................................. 77
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

499Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 204
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 391
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 389
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Charging system ................... 389
Electric power steering ......... 390
Low engine oil pressure ........ 389
Low fuel level ........................ 391
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 389
Master warning light.............. 391
Open door ............................. 391
Parking brake indicator ......... 388
Pre-collision system .............. 390
Seat belt reminder light ......... 391
Slip indicator ......................... 390
SRS ...................................... 389
Tire pressure......................... 392
Warning messages .................. 399
Washer...................................... 183
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Switch ................................... 183
Washing and waxing ............... 302 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Load limits ............................ 156
Weight .................................. 430
Wheels ...................................... 345
Replacing wheels ................. 345
Size....................................... 437
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Power windows..................... 134
Rear window defogger.......... 252
Windshield wipers ................... 183 Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 183
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 185
Winter driving tips ................... 236
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 108 Battery-Saving Function ....... 101
Locking/Unlocking ................ 108
Replacing the battery............ 350
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.