Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2019 year). Manual - part 29

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.

Covers are installed to the tie-down
holes.
After transporting the vehicle,
make sure to reinstall the covers to
the holes.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.

Using a flatbed truck

Front

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the power switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause  a  fire  to  occur  depending  on  the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

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● Fluid leaks under the vehicle.

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher

than normal

● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system

● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches

the floor

If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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If a warning light turns on or a warning

buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
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 warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(Red)

Brake system warning light (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 light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

P. 491)

Charging system warning light

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)

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/Intelligent
Clearance Sonar warning light (warning buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:

• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;

• Drive-Start Control is operating;

• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-

ing (

P. 294)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating

 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released

 Operate the parking brake once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Amber)

LDA indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA

 When “LDA Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-

information display, turn the LDA system off, drive
the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA
system back on. (

P. 252)

When a message other than above is displayed, fol-
low the instructions displayed in the message.

(Flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
or that the system is temporarily unavailable due to the
vehicle being extremely hot/cold, or dirt around a front
sensor, etc. (

P. 245, 462)

 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. (

P. 245, 462)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.

 P. 246

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

ICS OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.

 Clear the dirt, etc.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system
• The ABS; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is
operating.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Low fuel level warning light

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (6.7
L, 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less

 Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts

 Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.

 Fasten the seat belt.

Master warning light (warning buzzer)

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.

 P. 462

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:

• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;

• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or

• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

P. 458)

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after
24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90
more seconds.
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once
if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still
unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 sec-
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 90 more seconds.

: Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:

The rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 30 more seconds.

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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (

P. 36)

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Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured:

P. 468

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON mode. Check if the tire pres-

sure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the

inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have

elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified

level and perform initialization. (

P. 417)

If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization

has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not

turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.

Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation

pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function

properly
P. 422

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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or

an audio sound.

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WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.

■

When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When  the  light  comes  on  yellow,  the  assist  to  the  power  steering  is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost  and  handling  operations  of  the  steering  wheel  become  extremely
heavy.
If  the  steering  wheel  becomes  heavier  than  usual  when  operating,  hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could

cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire

inflation pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.

If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire

repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,

you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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WARNING

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Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly

when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the

vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure

label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-

ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire

pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that

illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when

one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-

nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may

affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-

stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to

maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached

the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire

pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-

ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not

operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups

as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-

minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-

sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-

ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires

or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-

nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to

continue to function properly.

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NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire

pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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Master warning light

The  master  warning  light  also
comes  on  or  flashes  in  order  to
indicate  that  a  message  is  cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.

Multi-information display
Handling method

Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.

If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

If a warning message is displayed

The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

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The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.

The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure
according to the displayed message.

: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Messages and warnings

System

warning

light

Warning buzzer

Warning

Comes



Sounds

Indicates an important situation,
such as when a system related to
driving is malfunctioning or that
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed



Comes

on or

flashes

Sounds

Indicates an important situation,
such as when the systems shown
on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning

Flashes



Sounds

Indicates a situation, such as
when damage to the vehicle or
danger may result

Comes



Does not sound

Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components,
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance

Flashes



Does not sound

Indicates  a  situation,  such  as
when an  operation  has been  per-
formed  incorrectly,  or  indicates
how  to  perform  an  operation  cor-
rectly

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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 with a message
shown on the multi-information display.

●

Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. (

P. 453)

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Malfunction in the brake system
The brake system warning light (yellow) comes on. (

P. 452)

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Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. (

P. 455)

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Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. (

P. 455)

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If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

●

If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota 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.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

●

If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (

P. 491)

●

If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (

P. 434)

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