check engine light TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 326
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 329
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 332
General maintenance ........ 334
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 338
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 339
Hood.................................. 341
Positioning a floor jack ...... 342
Engine compartment ......... 343
12-volt battery ................... 352
Tires .................................. 356
Tire inflation pressure........ 365
Wheels .............................. 368
Air conditioning filter .......... 371
Electronic key battery ........ 373
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 375
Light bulbs ......................... 378 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 392
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 393
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 394
If you think something is wrong ........................... 397
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 398
If a warning message is displayed...................... 407
If you have a flat tire .......... 408
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 420
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 422
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 424
If your vehicle overheats......................... 429
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 433
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

17Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 408
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 429
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Front turn signal/parking lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 378, Wattages: P. 444)
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi- cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
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.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning
light ( →P. 398)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 399)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light (→P. 398)*1Brake system warning
light (→P. 401)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 398)Open door warning light
(→P. 401)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 399)Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 401)
*1ABS warning light
(→P. 399)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 401)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 399)*1Master warning light
(→P. 401)
*1Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 398)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 401)
*1, 2, 3PCS warning light
(→P. 400)*2, 4LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator
(→P. 400)

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Instrument cluster
■Customization
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: →P. 461)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● When indicating the tachometer (Using the S mode driving): Do not let the
indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed. ( →P. 181)
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 429)

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Driving
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures. • Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Al ways drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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Maintenance and care6
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 326
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 329
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 332
General maintenance........ 334
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 338
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 339
Hood ................................. 341
Positioning a floor jack ...... 342
Engine compartment ......... 343
12-volt battery ................... 352
Tires .................................. 356
Tire inflation pressure ....... 365
Wheels .............................. 368
Air conditioning filter.......... 371
Electronic key battery........ 373
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 375
Light bulbs......................... 378

480Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 259
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 70
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) ....................... 262 Function ................................ 262
Warning light ......................... 399
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 125
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 422
Replacing the battery ............ 373
Emergency flashers ................ 392
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 424
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 422
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 420
If the trunk opener is not
actuated.............................. 119
If the warning buzzer sounds .................... 398
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 398
If the warning message is displayed......................... 407
If you have a flat tire ............. 408
If you think something is wrong .............................. 397
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 433
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 393
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 394
If your vehicle overheats ....... 429 Energy monitor ........................ 100
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 173
Compartment ........................ 343
Engine switch ....................... 172
Hood ..................................... 341
How to start the hybrid system .... ................. 172
Identification number ............ 437
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 172
Overheating .......................... 429
Power switch ........................ 172
Engine coolant......................... 347
Capacity................................ 441
Checking............................... 347
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine oil ................................. 344 Capacity................................ 439
Checking............................... 344
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .......................... 172
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)..................... 262 Function ................................ 262
Warning light......................... 399
EV drive mode ......................... 178
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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491Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 240
Brake system ....... ................. 398
Downshifting ......................... 181
Seat belt reminder ................ 401
Warning lights............................ 87 ABS....................................... 399
Brake system ....... ................. 398
Charging system ................... 398
Electric power steering ......... 399
Low engine oil pressure ........ 398
Low fuel level ........................ 401
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 398
Master warning light.............. 401
Open door ............................. 401
Parking brake indicator ......... 398
Pre-collision system .............. 400
Seat belt reminder light ......... 401
Slip indicator ......................... 399
SRS ...................................... 399
Tire pressure......................... 401
Warning messages .................. 407 Washer ..................................... 193
Checking............................... 351
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Switch ................................... 193
Washing and waxing ............... 326
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 169
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 436
Wheels
Replacing wheels ................. 368
Size....................................... 443
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger.......... 278
Windshield wipers ................... 193 Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .......... 193
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 195
Winter driving tips ................... 269
Wireless remote control key ............................. 106 Battery-Saving Function ....... 125
Locking/Unlocking ........ 110, 116
Replacing the battery............ 373
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.