key TOYOTA AVALON 2018 (in English) Repair Manual

474What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 93)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 96)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 360)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 161)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 114)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 100)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( →P. 105)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

475What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 160)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 162)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 109)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 412)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 414)
●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. 169)
●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 162)
●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. 135)
●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. 162)
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 tu rned off automatically

476What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 390)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 172)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( →P. 388, 396)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 70)
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 procedure
appropriate to the message.
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

478Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 260Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 260
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light ......................... 389
Air conditioning filter .............. 358
Air conditioning system.......... 260 Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Air conditioning system ......... 260
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 70
Alarm ...................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 388
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 108
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 229
Armrest..................................... 290
Armrest door............................ 292
Assist grips .............................. 293
Audio system
*
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 175
Automatic high beam .............. 176
Automatic light control system.................................... 173
Automatic transmission ......... 165 If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 278
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 339, 417
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 361
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 312, 316 Aluminum wheels.................. 313
Exterior ................................. 312
Interior................................... 316
Seat belts .............................. 317
Clock ......................................... 286
Coat hooks ............................... 293
Compass .................................. 307
Condenser ................................ 336
Console box ............................. 276 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 418
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
Cup holders ............................. 277
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 264
Rear window ......................... 264
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 396
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Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 326
Door courtesy lightsWattage ................................ 432
Doors .......................................... 97 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 100
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock................................. 99
Open door warning buzzer ... 110
Open door warning light........ 390
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 121
Driving ...................................... 144 Break-in tips .......................... 146
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 248
Procedures ........................... 144
Winter drive tips .................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 222 Eco Drive Indicator.................... 81
Eco drive mode........................ 248
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 411
Replacing the battery............ 360
Emergency flashers ................ 380
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 411
If the engine will not start ...... 409
If the trunk opener is not actuated ............................. 106
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 414
If the warning buzzer
sounds................................ 388E

485Alphabetical index
Keyless entrySmart key system ........... 97, 103
Wireless remote
control........................... 97, 103
Keys ............................................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
Electronic key ......................... 92
Engine switch........................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 411
Key number plate.................... 92
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Mechanical key ....................... 93
Replacing the battery ............ 360
Warning buzzer..................... 110
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 92
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ......... 211
Language (multi-information display) ..... 85
LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 211
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 328
Hood lock release lever ........ 328
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Shift lever .............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wiper lever............................ 180 License plate lights ................. 173
Light switch ........................... 173
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 368
Wattage ................................ 432
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 176
Headlight switch ................... 173
Illuminated entry system ....... 274
Interior light ........................... 273
Interior lights list.................... 272
Personal lights ...................... 273
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Trunk light ............................. 105
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Vanity lights .......................... 285
Wattage ................................ 432
Load capacity .......................... 157
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 346
Luggage hook .......................... 283
Luggage net ............................. 283
Luggage security system ....... 104
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Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 172Operation .............................. 172
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 388
Parking lights ........................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 370
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 202
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 273
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 288
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 250 Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 202
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 222
Radiator .................................... 336
Rear personal lights ................ 273
Rear seat heaters .................... 269
Rear sunshade......................... 291
Rear turn signal lights ............ 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 264
Refueling .................................. 186 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 188
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 360
Fuses .................................... 362
Light bulbs ............................ 365
Tires...................................... 397
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 320
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

488Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 301
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 317
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 390
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 389
Seat heaters ............................. 269
Seat position memory ............. 121
Seat ventilators ........................ 269
Seating capacity ...................... 157
Seats ......................................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Adjustment precautions ........ 120
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 316
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access
system ......... ....................... 120
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 174
Automatic high beam ............ 176
Camera sensor ............. 192, 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Radar sensor ........ 192, 193, 241
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 184
Service reminder indicators ..... 74
Shift lever ................................. 165 Automatic transmission ........ 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 169
Shift lock system ..................... 168
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Side mirrors ............................. 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 239
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Side turn signal lights ............. 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Smart key system .................... 108 Antenna location ................... 108
Entry functions ................ 97, 103
Starting the engine ............... 160
Snow tires ................................ 257
Spare tire .................................. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Storage location.................... 398
Spark plug ................................ 428
Specifications .......................... 424
Speedometer.............................. 79
Steering lock ............................ 162 Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
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Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 173Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 391
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 343 Function ................................ 343
Initializing .............................. 343
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 343
Registering ID codes ............ 345
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 344
Warning light ......................... 391
Tires .......................................... 342 Chains................................... 256
Checking ............................... 342
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires......................... 342
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 257
Spare tire .............................. 397
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 343
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 398 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 190
Automatic High Beam ........... 176
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 198
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 250
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 248
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 283
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 292
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 171 Replacing light bulbs .... 370, 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
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