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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly
in the opposite direction once
released.
■ Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
■ When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel
filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because
the battery discharged or for any other
reason.
410 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Cooling system
Ignition system
Electrical system
Capacity8.8 qt. (8.3 L, 7.3 lmp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO
FK20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):
12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 5A max.
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing
by two
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 178
ABS........................................... 163
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 337
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 178
Steering switches ................. 185
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 85
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 88
Airbag warning light .............. 371
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 91
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Locations of airbags ............... 82
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 92
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 85
SRS airbags ........................... 82
Alarm .......................................... 77
Antenna .................................... 195
Anti-lock brake system ........... 163
Armrest .................................... 272
Ashtrays ................................... 267
Audio input .............................. 216
Audio system Antenna ................................ 195
Audio input ........................... 216
AUX adapter ......................... 216
CD player/changer ............... 198
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 206
Optimal use .......................... 214
Portable music player ........... 216
Radio .................................... 191
Steering switches ................. 217
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................... 143 Automatic light control
system ....................................143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........129
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................393
S mode ..................................131
AUX adapter .............................216
Back-up lights Wattage .................................413
Battery Checking ...............................318
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................397
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................170
Bluetooth
®................................220
Brake Fluid ......................................315
Parking brake ........................134
Brake assist ..............................163
Break-in tips .............................115
Care Exterior ..................................288
Interior ...................................291
Seat belts ..............................292
Cargo capacity .........................166
CD player/changer ...................198
Center display ..........................141
Chains .......................................172
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition .................................99
Installation .............................102
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................107
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................103
Installing CRS with top
straps ..................................108
A
B
C
447
Alphabetical index
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Overhead console ................... 258
Overheating, Engine ............... 401
Parking brake .......................... 134
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 355
Switch ................................... 143
Wattage ................................ 413
Personal light Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 413
Power outlets........................... 268
Power windows ......................... 66
Radiator.................................... 314
Radio ........................................ 191
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 48
Rear sunshade ........................ 273
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 355
Wattage ................................ 413
Rear window defogger............ 187
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 344
Key battery ........................... 340
Light bulbs ............................ 355
Tires ..................................... 382
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 436
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 55
Automatic locking retractor................................ 56
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 102
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 292
Emergency locking
retractor................................ 56
How to wear your seat belt ..... 54 How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................57
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............57
Reminder light .......................373
Seat belt extenders .................58
Seat belt pretensioners ...........56
Seat heaters..............................270
Seating capacity.......................169
Seats Adjustment ........................ 46, 48
Adjustment precaution ......47, 49
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............102
Cleaning ................................291
Climate control ......................270
Climate control seat ..............270
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................50
Head restraint..........................53
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Seat heaters ..........................270
Service reminder
indicators ..............................139
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........129
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................393
Shift lock system .....................393
Shopping bag hooks ...............276
Side airbags................................82
Side marker lights Switch....................................143
Side mirror
Adjustment ..............................64
Mirror position memory ...........50
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................122
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................412
Spare tire...............................382
P
R
S
449
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