TOYOTA AVALON 2018 (in English) Manual PDF

711-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
●
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

721-2. Theft deterrent system
These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov-
ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .......................... 74
Gauges and meters ............ 79
Multi-information display............................... 82
Fuel consumption information ........................ 89

742. Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

752. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 388)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 388)Open door warning light
(→P. 390)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( →P. 388)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 390)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 388)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 388)*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 388)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 389)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 389)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 389)*1, 2, 3
PCS warning light
(→P. 389)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 389)*2, 4LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( →P. 390)

762. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, 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 vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*1Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 391)*1Master warning light
(→P. 391)

772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 171)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 251)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 173)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 252)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 173) *1, 3“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( →P. 46)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 173)
*5Cruise control “SET”
indicator (→P. 222, 235)
*3Security indicator
(→P. 68, 70)*4, 5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(→P. 222)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 81)*4, 5Cruise control indicator
(→P. 235)
*4Automatic high beam
indicator ( →P. 176)*1, 4, 6PCS warning light
(→P. 202)
Eco drive mode indicator
( →P. 248)
*4, 5LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( →P. 211)
Sport mode indicator
( →P. 248)
AIR BAG

782. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, 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 vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*4: If equipped
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: The light turns on when the system is off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

792. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on where the
vehicle is sold.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (→P. 82)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
→P. 8 0
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P. 165)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Gauges and meters
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802. Instrument cluster
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Changing the trip meter display
Instrument panel light control
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