Toyota Avalon 2005 Operating Manual page 294

(G) A warning buzzer sounds once from
the instrument cluster and three
times from the vehicle when a pas-
senger is getting out of the vehicle
This indicates that the passenger is at-
tempting to leave the vehicle carrying the
key, without the engine having
turned off. The smart key system warning
light on the instrument panel will also
come on.
When passengers get out of the vehicle,
care should be taken to leave the key
with the driver. If the driver begins driving
after a passenger gets out of the vehicle
carrying the key, a warning buzzer will
sound once more.
(H) A warning buzzer sounds from the
vehicle for two seconds when lock-
ing the vehicle from the outside with
the door handle switch
This indicates that the driver is attempting
to lock the door with the key still in the
vehicle.
Leave the vehicle only after making sure
that you are carrying the key.
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(I) A warning buzzer sounds once from
the instrument cluster when turning
off the ignition switch
This indicates that the key battery is low.
(This warning buzzer sounds only when
the engine has been on or the ignition
been switch has been set at the ON for 20
minutes or more.)
Change the key battery ahead of time in
order to ensure that the smart key system
properly.
(J) A warning buzzer sounds continu-
ously from the instrument cluster
when opening the driver's door with
the ignition switch turned off.
This indicates that the steering wheel is
not locked. Turn the engine off and then
open the door in order to lock the steering
wheel.
(K) The smart entry and start system
warning light comes on and the
"ENGINE START STOP"
flashes green once every second.
This indicates that the steering lock is
stuck. To free it, rock the steering wheel
slightly while pressing the
START STOP" switch.
(L) The smart entry and start system
warning light comes on and the
"ENGINE START STOP"
flashes amber once every 2 seconds.
This indicates a problem with the steering
lock function. Have your vehicle checked
at a Toyota dealer.
2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)
switch
"ENGINE
switch