Toyota Avalon Owner's Manual page 292

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 automatic transmission selector lever
is in the "P" position. Pressing the "EN-
GINE START STOP" switch once starts
the engine.
Press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch
slowly and firmly.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine cool-
ant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
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If the engine will not start...
In the following cases, the engine will not
start.
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 key is placed in the trunk, the
engine cannot be started.
D
There are instances in which the en-
gine will not start, even if the key is
in the vehicle (e.g. on the floor, in the
cup holder or glove box).
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
When the push button start function
does not operate properly, the following
may be causes:
D
The key battery may be discharged if
the electronic key does not work.
You can start the engine by touching
the Toyota logo side of the electronic
key 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.)
D
The engine was repeatedly turned on
and off over a short period.
Wait 10 seconds and then start the
engine.
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.