low oil pressure TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

772. Instrument cluster
2
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. 423)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 424)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 423)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 424)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 423)*2Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/Intel-
ligent Clearance Sonar
(if equipped) warning
light (P. 424)
*2High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 423)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 425)
*2Charging system
warning light ( P. 423)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 425)
*2Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 423)*1, 3Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 425)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 424)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 425)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 424)*1, 4PCS warning light
(P. 425)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 424)*1, 3
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 426)

3606-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicl e
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any di rt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughl y
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle su rface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close p roximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on y our vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

3626-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration an d corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are presen t on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediat ely.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin man ufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

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Maintenance and care
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(  P. 384)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 383)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 381)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 378)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 410)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Radiator/con-
denser (
P. 382)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 401)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 386)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

4237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 459)
Charging system warning light*1
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

4357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 424)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 427)
● Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 426)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction .
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual”
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 459)
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Auto Power Off to Con serve Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed s lightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

4858-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

534Alphabetical index
USB charging port ................... 332
Vanity lights ............................. 330Wattage ................................ 474
Vanity mirrors .......................... 330 Vanity lights .......................... 330
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 467
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 299
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 299
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 246
Brake system ....... ................. 423
Downshifting ......................... 182
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 425
Intuitive parking assist .......... 269
Lane departure alert function ............................... 229
Light reminder ....................... 195
Open door ............................. 119
Open hood ............................ 375
Open moon roof .................... 156
Open trunk ............................ 122
Parking brake........................ 425
Pre-collision warning............. 216
Seat belt reminder ................ 426
Vehicle sway warning ........... 230 Warning lights ........................... 77
ABS ...................................... 424
Brake hold operated indicator.............................. 425
Brake Override System ........ 424
Brake system ....... ................. 423
Charging system................... 423
Drive-Start Control ................ 424
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 426
Electric power steering ......... 425
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 426
High coolant temperature ..... 423
ICS OFF indicator ................. 426
LDA indicator ........................ 425
Low engine oil pressure........ 423
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 424
Master warning light ............. 426
Parking brake indicator ......... 425
PCS warning light ................. 425
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ..................... 426
Seat belt reminder light......... 426
Slip indicator ......................... 426
SRS ...................................... 424
Tire pressure ........................ 427
Warning messages.................. 433
Washer ..................................... 200 Checking............................... 386
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 305
Switch ................................... 200
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