1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 81

If one of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitors by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light remains on more than 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on. S The light comes on while driving even if the "TRAC OFF" switch is not pushed. S The light flashes. (l) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver's door with the ignition key in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should come on. 3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go off. 4. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". The SRS airbag warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 seconds. 5. Turn the ignition key to "ON", but do not start the engine. All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS airbag warning light should come on. The "ABS" warning light goes off after about 3 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 73