ignition TOYOTA AVALON 2020 (in English) Workshop Manual

4637-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) batte ry
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery termi nal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery term i-
nal on the s econd vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other e nd of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted meta llic point away from the battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second v ehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that lev el for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine
switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle's
engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has st arted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.4
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4768-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference)9.1 qt. (8.6 L, 7.6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-basednon-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HBR8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug g ap.

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

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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531Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 378
ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) ..................................... 284 Warning light ......................... 433
Warning messages ............... 295
Identification Engine................................... 474
Vehicle .................................. 473
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 184
Illuminated entry system ........ 334
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 295
Items to initialize ................... 505
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 395
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)............................. 284 Warning light ......................... 433
Warning messages ............... 295
Interior lights............................ 332 Switch ................................... 333
Intuitive parking assist............ 276 Jack
Positioning the jack............... 382
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 446
Jack handle .............................. 446
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 165
Power window ...................... 160
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 125, 131
Wireless remote control ........................ 125, 131
Keys .......................................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 137
Electronic key ....................... 122
Engine switch ....................... 184
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 459
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
Key number plate ................. 122
Keyless entry ........................ 122
Mechanical key ..................... 122
Replacing the battery............ 414
Warning buzzer .................... 136
Wireless remote control ........ 122
Knee airbags .............................. 36
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536Alphabetical index
StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
Sun visors ................................ 342
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 165
Switches
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 206
Brake hold switch.................. 200
Cruise control switch............. 248
Door lock switches ................ 127
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Driving position memory switches.............................. 146
Emergency flasher switch ..... 422
Engine switch........................ 184
Fuel door opener switch ....... 216
Garage door opener switches.............................. 357
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 184
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 242
Light switch ........................... 202
Meter control switches ............ 94
“MOOD” switch ..................... 334
Moon roof switches ............... 164
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 95
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 157
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
Parking brake switch............. 196
Power door lock switch ......... 127
Power window switches ........ 160
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 324 Seat heater switches ............ 329
Seat ventilators switches ...... 329
“SOS” button........................... 71
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 153
Trunk opener switch ............. 131
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 254
VSC OFF switch ................... 311
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 210
Wireless charger switch........ 346
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Tire inflation pressure............. 407 Maintenance data ................. 478
Warning light......................... 434
Tire information ....................... 484 Glossary ............................... 491
Size....................................... 487
Tire identification number ..... 486
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 489
Tire pressure warning system Initializing .............................. 395
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 395
Registering ID codes ............ 396
Warning light......................... 434
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