Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for AVALON may be pur-
chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material
Distribution Center. To purchase the repair
manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call
the Material Distribution Center toll free at
1 800 622 2033.
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tune up
Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself step by step.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.
Publication No. OM41418U
Part No. 01999-41418
Printed in Japan 01−0608 −00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 145 . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your engine stalls while driving 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break −in period 266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher.
See page 266 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 357 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 361 through 369.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 386.
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