2003 TOYOTA AVALON automatic transmission

’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
3022003 AVALON (OM41401U)
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to
avoid technical problems, we strongly
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long
Life Coolant” or equivalent.
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF DII or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (3.0)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):
3—6 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III

’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
3052003 AVALON (OM41401U)
18. AM2 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, starter
system, charging system, air/fuel sen-
sor, fuel pump
19. EFI NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, air flow meter, oxygen
sensor, evaporative emission control
system, throttle positioner control sys-
tem, engine control system
20. ABS NO.3 25 A: Antilock brake sys-
tem
21. ABS NO.2 25 A: Vehicle skid control
system
22. EFI NO.1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump
23. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
24. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (high beam), high beam indicator
light
25. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Righthand
headlight (high beam)
26. ECUIG NO.1 5 A: Electric cooling
fans27. ECUB 7.5 A: Air conditioning system,
theft deterrent system, power seats,
meters, power windows (for driver and
front passenger), multiplex communica-
tion system
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate
lights, tail lights, rear side marker
lights, rear light failure warning light,
engine control system
29. SEAT HTR 20 A: Seat heaters
30. FR P/W 20 A: Power window (for front
passenger)
31. GAUGE NO.1 10 A: Vehicle skid con-
trol system, rear window defogger,
cruise control system, shift lock sys-
tem, antilock brake system, auto anti
glare inside rear view mirror, automatic
light control system, power seats, rear
light failure warning light, automatic
transmission indicator lights, power out-
let, power window (for driver), brake
system warning light, electric moon
roof
32. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system
33. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
34. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
35. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
36. RADIO 15 A: Audio system, multiin-
formation display37. PANEL 5 A: Gauges and meters, audio
system, cigarette lighter, air condition-
ing system, emergency flasher, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power rear view mirrors,
multiinformation display, glove box
light, instrument panel lights, instrument
panel light control, power outlet
38. FL P/W 25 A: Power window (for driv-
er)
39. PWR OUTLET NO.1 15 A: Power out-
let (ACC)
40. ECUACC 5 A: Audio system, power
rear view mirrors, multiinformation dis-
play, shift lock system, multiplex com-
munication system
41. SRSACC 10 A: SRS airbag system
42. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers, engine control system
43. PWR OUTLET NO.2 15 A: Power out-
let (IG)
44. GAUGE NO.2 10 A: Backup lights
45. OBDII 7.5 A:
Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem
46. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, antilock brake system, shift
lock system, cruise control system, ve-
hicle skid control system, engine con-
trol system

’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)
Publication No. OM41401U
Part No. 01999-41401
Printed in Japan 01020600
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 116. . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during breakin period 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 263. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
See page 210 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “EnergyConserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 277 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Toyota Genuine ATF DII or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Tire information: See pages 281 through 286.
Tire pressure: See page 303.
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