2009 TOYOTA AVALON fuel

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. Specifications................. 422Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................. 422
Fuel information ............... 430
Tire information ................ 433
6-2. Customization ................ 445 Customizable features ..... 445
6-3. Initialization .................... 449 Items to initialize .............. 449

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicle
Overall length197.6 in. (5020 mm)
Overall width72.8 in. (1850 mm)
Overall height *58.5 in. (1485 mm)
Wheelbase111.0 in. (2820 mm)
TreadFront62.2 in. (1580 mm)
Rear61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 870 lb. (395 kg)

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Engine
Fuel
Model2GR-FE
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal)

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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
● Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
● Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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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

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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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