immobilizer TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 50
Safety information
for children ........................ 55
Child restraint systems ........ 56
Installing child restraints ...... 60
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 70
1-2. Emergency assistance
Safety Connect.................... 71
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 77
Alarm ................................... 802. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ........................... 84
Gauges and meters ............. 90
Multi-information display ...... 93
Head-up display................. 109
Fuel consumption
information....................... 116
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster

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For safety and security1
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 50
Safety information
for children ........................ 55
Child restraint systems........ 56
Installing child restraints...... 60
Exhaust gas precautions..... 70
1-2. Emergency assistance
Safety Connect ................... 71
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 77
Alarm................................... 80

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For safety and security
1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode to indicate that
the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
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●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

781-3. Theft deterrent system
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
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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.

1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 463)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or
a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted. Press twice while pressing and hold-
ing . Confirm that the electronic key
indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

1864-2. Driving procedures
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (with the engine is not running) for more than an hour with
the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
■Automatic engine shut off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.
●The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.
●The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake
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●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch
(P. 127) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 463) from the outside,
the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is
opened.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 123
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 137
■Notes for the entry function
P. 138
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 77)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
A message informing the driver that the
steering wheel is locked will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the engine switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

4617-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(P. 184)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 77)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 466)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(P. 462)
If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (P. 184), consider each of the follow-
ing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

537Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 481
Checking ............................... 385
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 11Flat tire ..................................... 449
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 484
Brake .................................... 486
Washer ................................. 393
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
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 ............ 421F

539Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 378
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 284
Warning light ......................... 437
Warning messages ............... 295
Identification
Engine................................... 480
Vehicle .................................. 479
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 184
Illuminated entry system ........ 334
Immobilizer system ................... 77
Indicators ................................... 87
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 295
Items to initialize ................... 513
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 396
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 91
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 284
Warning light ......................... 437
Warning messages ............... 295
Interior lights............................ 332
Switch ................................... 333
Intuitive parking assist............ 276Jack
Positioning the jack............... 382
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 450
Jack handle .............................. 450
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 ........... 463
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
Key number plate ................. 122
Keyless entry ........................ 122
Mechanical key ..................... 122
Replacing the battery............ 415
Warning buzzer .................... 136
Wireless remote control ........ 122
Knee airbags .............................. 36
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