2006 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
You should normalize the power window
and moon roof if they do not operate au-
tomatically or the jam protection function
does not operate correctly after replacing
blown fuses. To normalize the power win-
dow and moon roof, see “Power windows”
on page 40 and “Electric moon roof” on
page 51 in Section 1−2.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the wiper blades may be worn
or cracked, requiring replacement.
To remove the wiper blade from the arm,
pull the blade in the direction of the arrow
while squeezing the clip.
NOTICE
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
If any washer does not work, the low
windshield washer fluid level warning
light comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Replacing the wiper blades Adding washer fluid

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Remove the cover clips with a Phillips
head screwdriver and remove the cov-
ers.
Remove and install the cover clip and
cover as shown in the following illustra-
tions.Removing clip
Installing clip
1: Vertical movement adjusting bolt 1
2: Vertical movement adjusting bolt 2
Before checking the headlight aim:1. Be sure that the body around the head- light is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the vehicle in a state ready-
ing for a driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
Checking the headlight aim
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1. Turn the vertical movement adjustingbolt 1 in either direction using a Phil-
lips −head screwdriver. At this time,
keep the turning direction and number
of turns in mind.2. Turn the vertical movement adjusting bolt 2 the same number of turns and
in the same direction as step 1 using
a Phillips −head screwdriver. The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.
—Adjusting the vertical aiming
Replacing light bulbs—

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Vehicles with discharge headlights—
Do not touch the high voltage sock-
et when the headlight turns on.
20000 V is momentarily generated
and may cause severe injury by
electric shock.
Do not disassemble, repair or take
apart the headlight bulbs, connec-
tor, power supply circuits and ro-
tated components. Or you may be
injured by electric shocks. Call your
dealer when the headlights fail to
work or have to be replaced or dis-
posed of.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights
(low) Discharge
bulbs
Halogen bulbs
D2R
900635
51A
B
Headlights
(high)900560C
Front fog lights900651B
Front turn
signal/parking
lights
3457A27/7D
Front side
marker lights1943.8E
Rear turn signal
lights46921D
Stop/tail lights744321/5E
Rear side
marker lights1943.8E
Tail lights1943.8E
Back −up lights92118E
License plate
lights1943.8E
Interior lightW5W5E

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Front personal
lightsW5W5E
Rear personal
lightsW5W5E
Vanity lights70651.4F
Glove box light741.2E
Door courtesy
lights1685E
Trunk light28254.8E
A: D2R discharge bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs If either the left or right headlights,
front fog, front turn signal/parking,
front side marker, tail or backup lights
burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the headlights,
front fog, front turn signal/parking,
front side marker, tail or backup
light bulbs by yourself. You may dam-
age the vehicle.
—Headlights, front fog, front turn
signal/parking, front side marker,
tail and backup lights
—Rear turn signal, stop/tail
and rear side marker lights

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a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop/tail light
c: Rear side marker lightUse a flathead screwdriver.
—License plate lights

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weights376
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Engine 376
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Fuel 377
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Service specifications 377
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Tires 380
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Fuses 381
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SECTION 8

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Model:2GR −FE
Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 94.0 83.0 (3.70 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
3456 (210.9)
Overall length mm (in.) 5010 (197.2)
Overall width mm (in.) 1850 (72.8)
Overall height∗mm (in.) 1485 (58.5)
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2820 (111.0)
Front treadmm (in.) 1581 (62.2)
Rear treadmm (in.) 1570 (61.8)
∗: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 397 (875)
Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo weight) kg (lb.) 454 (1000)
Dimensions and weights Engine