2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 290

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) When the key is in the vehicle (on your person), it is possible to start the engine. With the brake pedal firmly depressed, the indicator light on the "ENGINE START STOP" switch will turn green. Check that the engine selector lever is in the "P" position. Pressing the "ENGINE START STOP" switch once starts the engine. Press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch slowly and firmly. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting. When the push button start function does not operate properly, the following may be causes: D The key battery may be dead if the electronic key does not work. You can start the engine by holding the electronic key close to the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. For derails, see "Smart key system" on page 27 in Section 1- 2. Replace the key battery as soon as possible. (See "-Replacing battery" on page 25 in Section 1- 2.) If the engine will not start...In the following cases, the engine will not start. D The engine was repeatedly turned on and off over a short period. Wait 10 seconds and then start the engine. D If a buzzer sounds from the vehicle and the smart key system warning light comes on when pressing the "ENGINE START STOP" switch, this indicates that the key is not in the vehicle. D If the green indicator light on the "ENGINE START STOP" switch flashes and the smart key system warning light on the instrument cluster comes on, the steering wheel is locked. To free it, rock the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. D If the key is placed in the trunk, the engine cannot be started. D There are instances in which the engine will not start, even if the key is in the vehicle (e.g. on the floor, in the cup holder or glove box). 290 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)