2008 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 370
Downshifting ......................... 132
Open door ........................... 372
Seat belt reminder ................ 373
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 372
Automatic heading light 
leveling system .... .............. 372
Brake system........................ 370
Charging system .... .............. 371
Dynamic laser cruise control 
master warning light ........... 374
Low fuel level........................ 372
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 371
Open door ............................ 372
Seat belt reminder light ........ 373
SRS airbags ......................... 371
Tire pressure warning 
light .................................... 373
Vehicle stability control ......... 372
Washer
Checking .............................. 321
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Switch ................................... 146
Washing and waxing............... 288
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 166
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 406
Wheels...................................... 335
Window glasses ....................... 66
Window lock switch .................. 66
Windows Power windows ...................... 66
Rear window defogger ......... 187
Washer ................................. 146
Windshield wipers................... 146
Winter driving tips................... 170 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............340
WMA disc ..................................206W

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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

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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 370If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 3 7 0P. 371
P. 373
or
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 2P. 372, 373
P. 3 7 1P. 372
P. 3 7 2P. 371
P. 3 7 1P. 374
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 4
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder 
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder 
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight 
leveling system 
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master

warning

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 303Trunk openerP. 4 4Fuel filler door P. 7 2
Hood lock release lever
P. 303Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 2Tire inflation pressureP. 4 1 2
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 72, 408
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 1 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 409