TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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Index
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 522
Alphabetical index ..................... 525
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

522What 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. 123)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft inc reases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 124)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 414)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 185)
●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 t he radio
wave. ( P. 123, 137)
●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. 128)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left insi de the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( P. 132)
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

523What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 184)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 186)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 135)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 186)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 460)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 462)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 193)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 186)
●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. 160)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 186)
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 tur ned off automatically

524What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 433)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 196)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 430, 440)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or st art
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 440)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 430, 440.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 445)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 469)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

525Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 322Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 322
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 309
Warning light ......................... 431
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 310
Air conditioning filter .............. 412
Air conditioning
system .................................... 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 511
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 431
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 334
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 135
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 309
Warning light......................... 431
Approach warning ................... 256
Armrest..................................... 355
Assist grips .............................. 355
Audio/visual system
*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 322 Air conditioning filter ............. 412
Automatic High Beam ............. 206
Automatic light control
system.................................... 202
Automatic transmission ......... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 339
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

526Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 419
Battery ...................................... 390 Battery checking ................... 390
If the battery is discharged.... 462
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Replacing .............................. 464
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 261 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 267
Bottle holders .......................... 337
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 200
Fluid ...................................... 478
Parking brake........................ 196
Warning light ......................... 430
Brake assist ............................. 309
Brake Hold................................ 200 Warning light ......................... 432
Brake override system ............ 171
Break-in tips ............................ 171
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 334
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 261 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 265
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 267 Care
Aluminum wheels ................. 367
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior .................................. 369
Seat belts.............................. 370
Cargo capacity......................... 181
Cargo net.................................. 341
Chains ...................................... 317
Child restraint system............... 56 Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 67
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527Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 391, 465
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 128
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 415
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Aluminum wheels.................. 367
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 388
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Cooling system ........................ 387 Engine overheating ............... 466
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248 Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 497
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 472
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 248
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 243
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 440
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 480
Door lock Doors .................................... 125
Smart key system ................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 125
Doors ........................................ 125 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 128
Door lock .............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Rear door child-protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 125
Side windows........................ 160
Drive-Start Control .................. 171
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
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528Alphabetical index
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 146
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 171
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switches.............................. 305
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter drive tips .................... 316
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 146
Memory recall function.......... 149
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 146
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 248
Eco drive mode ........................ 305
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 310 Warning light ......................... 432
Electronic key .......................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 459
Replacing the battery ............ 414
Emergency flashers ................ 422 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 430
If a warning light turns on ..... 430
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 440
If the battery is discharged ... 462
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 459
If the engine will not start ...... 457
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
If you think something is wrong ................................. 428
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 423
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats....... 466
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 185
Compartment ........................ 383
Engine switch ....................... 184
Hood ..................................... 381
How to start the engine......... 184
Identification number ............ 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 423
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 184
Overheating .......................... 466
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529Alphabetical index
Engine coolantCapacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 384
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 432
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 445
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 477
Brake .................................... 478
Washer ................................. 392
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front personal lights............... 333
Front seat heaters ................... 329
Front seats ............................... 142 Adjustment............................ 142
Cleaning ............................... 369
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 146
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

530Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Fuel Capacity ................................ 474
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 429
Information ............................ 481
Refueling............................... 214
Type .............................. 474, 481
Warning light ......................... 433
Fuel consumption.................... 116
Fuel filler door.......................... 214 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 217
Refueling............................... 214
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 429
Fuses ........................................ 416
Garage door opener ................ 357
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 336
Grocery bag hooks .................. 341 Head restraints ........................ 151
Head-up display....................... 109
Headlights ................................ 202
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 205
Heated steering wheel ............ 329
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system............ 322
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Seat heaters ......................... 329
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 419
Hill-start assist control ........... 309
Hood ......................................... 381
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 356
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 154
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 109
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