ā05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501)
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2005 AVALON from Jan. ā05 Prod. (OM41408U)
ī If the amber indicator light on the
āENGINE START STOPā switch flashes
and the smart key system warning light
on the instrument cluster comes on,
there is a problem in the push button
start function.
Contact your Toyota dealer and have
your vehicle and all keys inspected.
ī In addition to the above, there are
instances in which the smart key sys-
tem does not operate properly because
of the circumstances of use. For de-
tails, see āSmart key systemā on page
27 in Section 1- 2.
In cases other than those described
above, it is possible that a problem has
occurred in an area other than the start
system. See āIf your vehicle will not startā
on page 306 in Section 4.
When the battery is disconnected or
run down, the push button start function
memorizes the current mode. After you
reconnect, replace, or recharge the bat-
tery, the memorized mode is selected au-
tomatically. In any of these cases, turn off
the engine if the engine comes on.
Wait 10 seconds to start the engine after
the battery has been reconnected. The
engine may not start on the first try. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
TIPS FOR USING SMART KEY SYSTEM
When using the smart key system, it is
possible to start or stop the engine as
long as the key is on your person.
For this reason, it is possible that a pas-
senger may remove the key from the ve-
hicle without the driver being aware of the
fact. In such a case, it is not possible to
restart the engine after having turned it
off. In addition, it is possible that one may
get out of the vehicle without being aware
that the ignition switch has not been
turned off completely.
When driving or getting in or out of the
vehicle, drivers should make sure that
they are carrying the key.
CAUTION
Do not touch the āENGINE START
STOPā switch (engine switch) while
driving.
If you have to make an emergency stop,
press and hold the āENGINE START
STOPā switch for more than 3 seconds.
Driving and parking using
smart key system