2009 TOYOTA AVALON engine oil

438 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U_OM41430U
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

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_OM41430U
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 0
Moon roof P. 74
Engine oil
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 325
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. 338
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
d for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment........................ 320
Engine switch ............... 127, 131
Hood ..................................... 317
How to start the engine ........................ 127, 131
Identification number ............ 423
If the engine will not start...... 406
Ignition switch ............... 127, 131
Overheating .......................... 416
Engine compartment cover .... 321
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 426
Checking .............................. 327
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 141
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 425
Checking .............................. 322
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Event data recorder ................ 383
Floor mats ................................ 289
Fluid
Brake .................................... 329
Washer ................................. 335
Fog lights Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 429
Foot light .................................. 266
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 388
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 46
Driving position memory ......... 51
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 429 Fuel
Capacity ................................424
Fuel gauge ............................141
Fuel pump shut off system ....382
Gas station information .........468
Information ............................430
Refueling .................................75
Fuel door.....................................75
Fuel filler door ............................75
Fuel pump shut off system .....382
Fuses.........................................358
Garage door opener.................292
Gas station information...........468
Gauges ......................................141
Glove box..................................270
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................234
Hazard lights Switch ................376
Head restraints ...........................55
Headlight aim ...........................367
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions .........................373
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................429
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................284
Side mirror.............................200
Hood ..........................................317
Hooks Cargo ....................................290
Shopping bag ........................290
Horn...........................................140
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I/M test....................................... 313
Ignition switch .................. 127, 131
IdentificationEngine ...................................423
Vehicle .................................. 423
Illuminated entry system .........266
Indicator lights .........................144
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 449
Inside rear view mirror ..............65
Instrument panel light control .................................... 143
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 266
Switch.................................... 268
Wattage .................................429
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 318
Replacing the wheel ..............397
Jack handle ..............................397
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................127, 131
If the electronic key does not properly ............................... 410
If you lose your keys ............. 409
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................161
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Wattage .................................429
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................369
Wattage .................................429 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 376
Fog light switch ..................... 152
Hazard light switch ................ 376
Headlights switch .................. 149
Interior lights list .................... 266
Outer foot light ...................... 266
Personal light switch ............. 268
Replacing light bulbs ............. 369
Turn signal lever ................... 138
Vanity lights........................... 278
Wattage................................. 429
Load capacity ........................... 180
Lock steering column...... 129, 132
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 314
General maintenance............ 310
Maintenance data ................. 422
Maintenance requirements ... 308
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 143
Meters ................................... 141
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 65
Side mirror heater ................. 200
Side mirrors............................. 67
Vanity mirrors ........................ 278
Moon roof ................................... 72
MP3 disc ................................... 220
Odometer .................................. 141
Oil Engine oil .............................. 322
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 75
Hood ..................................... 317
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment .............................. 67
Driving position memory ......... 51I
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 385If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 3 8 5P. 386
P. 388
or
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 6P. 387
P. 3 8 7P. 386
P. 3 8 6P. 389
P. 3 8 7P. 388
P. 3 8 9
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. 317Trunk openerP. 4 4Fuel filler door P. 7 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 317Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 5Tire inflation pressureP. 4 2 8
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 75, 424
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 2 8
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. 425