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Caution – TOYOTA 2012 Avalon User Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

If the engine has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the engine, press
and hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 3 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

Press and hold for 3 seconds or more,

or press briefly 3 times or more

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