2008 TOYOTA AVALON ESP

328 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Tire pressure warning system certificationFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE: 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, ma y cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particul ar installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expre ssly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE: 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference,
including interference that may caus e undesired operation of the device.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire main
tenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detec ts a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prev ent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction tellt ale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. 
The relative performance of tires de pends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■ Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.

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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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 382If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 7 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 391If the engine will not start
P. 397If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be 
moved outP. 393If the shift lever cannot be shifted 
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming 
from under the hood
P. 401If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 394If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 397If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 7Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 404If the vehicle becomes stuck