2008 TOYOTA AVALON engine

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
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Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
● Do not use leaded gasoline. 
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here. 
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking. 
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related p oor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight The sum of:

(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

432 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
( P. 146) Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
ON OFF
Drip prevention function ON OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operates Variable
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination 
( P. 252) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON
OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFF ON
OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is opened Corresponding
light only All lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ONOFF
Rear 
sunshade 
( P. 273) Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates
0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 6 7
Moon roof P. 70
Engine oil 
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 311
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 324
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
d for normal system operation.

444 Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................88
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint syst em..............99
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ...........................57
Installing child restraints ........ 102
Moon roof ................................71
Power window lock switch....... 66
Power window precautions .....68
Removed key battery 
precautions .........................342
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 55
Seat belt precautions ..............58
Seat heater precautions ........ 271
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 288
Interior ...................................291
Seat belts ..............................292
Climate control seat.................270
Clock ......................................... 265
Compass ...................................283
Condenser ................................314
Console box ............................. 257
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 401
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................149
Dynamic laser cruise 
control .................................152
Cup holders ..............................261
Curtain shield airbags ............... 82
Customizable features............. 429
Daytime running light 
system .................................... 144
Defogger Rear window .........................187
Side mirror............................. 187
Dimension.................................406
Dinghy towing .......................... 176 Display
Trip information ..................... 142
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 300
Door pocket .............................. 262
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder 
light ......................................... 373
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 115
Correct posture ....................... 80
Procedures............................ 114
Winter driving tips ................. 170
Electronic key If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 395
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 370
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 395
If the engine will not start ...... 391
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 393
If the battery is discharged ... 397
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light 
turns on............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 382
If you lose your keys ............. 394
If you think something is 
wrong .................................. 366
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 404
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed .................................. 362
If your vehicle overheats ....... 401
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Engine
Compartment........................ 306
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
Hood ..................................... 303
How to start the engine ........................ 122, 126
Identification number ............ 407
If the engine will not start...... 391
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Overheating .......................... 401
Engine compartment cover .... 307
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 410
Checking .............................. 313
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Engine coolan t temperature 
gauge ..................................... 135
Engine immobilizer system ...... 75
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 409
Checking .............................. 308
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Event data recorder ................ 368
Floor mats ................................ 275
Fluid
Brake .................................... 315
Washer ................................. 321
Fog lights Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 413
Foot light .................................. 252
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.............. 93
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ........................ 373
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 46
Driving position memory ......... 50
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 413 Fuel
Capacity ................................408
Fuel gauge ............................135
Fuel pump shut off system ....367
Gas station information .........452
Information ............................414
Refueling .................................72
Fuel door.....................................72
Fuel filler door ............................72
Fuel pump shut off system .....367
Fuses.........................................344
Garage door opener.................278
Gas station information...........452
Gauges ......................................135
Glove box..................................256
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................220
Head restraints ...........................53
Headlight aim ...........................353
Headlights Discharge headlights 
precautions .........................359
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................413
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................270
Side mirror.............................187
Hood ..........................................303
Hooks Cargo ....................................276
Shopping bag ........................276
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I/M test....................................... 299
Ignition switch .................. 122, 126
IdentificationEngine ...................................407
Vehicle .................................. 407
Illuminated entry system .........252
Indicator lights .........................138
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 433
Inside rear view mirror ..............62
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 137
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 252
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................413
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 304
Replacing the wheel ..............382
Jack handle ..............................382
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................122, 126
If the electronic key does not 
properly ............................... 395
If you lose your keys ............. 394
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................152
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Wattage .................................413
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................355
Wattage .................................413 Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Headlights switch .................. 143
Interior lights list .................... 252
Outer foot light ...................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Turn signal lever ................... 133
Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Load capacity ........................... 169
Lock steering column...... 124, 127
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 300
General maintenance............ 296
Maintenance data ................. 406
Maintenance requirements ... 294
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................. 137
Meters ................................... 135
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 62
Side mirror heater ................. 187
Side mirrors............................. 64
Vanity mirrors ........................ 264
Moon roof ................................... 69
MP3 disc ................................... 206
Odometer .................................. 135
Oil Engine oil .............................. 308
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 72
Hood ..................................... 303
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment .............................. 64
Driving position memory ......... 50
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 266I
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