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AVALON_U_OM41430U
Closing the fuel tank capAfter 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. 

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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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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_OM41430U
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 ............................................ 190
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 351
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 190
Steering switches ................. 198
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 386
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................... 94
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of  airbags ................................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ............. 88
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna .................................... 209
Anti-lock brake system ........... 174
Armrest .................................... 286
Ashtrays ................................... 281
Audio input .............................. 230
Audio system Antenna ................................ 209
Audio input ........................... 230
AUX adapter ......................... 230
CD player/changer ............... 212
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 220
Optimal use .......................... 228
Portable music player ........... 230
Radio .................................... 205
Steering switches ................. 231
Automatic headlight leveling  system ................................... 149 Automatic light control 
system ....................................149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
S mode ..................................136
AUX adapter .............................230
Back-up lights Wattage .................................429
Battery Checking ...............................332
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................412
Preparing and checking  before winter .......................181
Bluetooth
®................................234
Brake Fluid ......................................329
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................174
Break-in tips .............................119
Care Exterior ..................................302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD player/changer ...................212
Center display ..........................147
Chains .......................................183
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition ...............................103
Installation .............................107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................108
Installing CRS with seat  belts ....................................110
Installing CRS with top  straps ..................................114
A
B
C 

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Outside temperature 
display ...................................... 280
Overhead console ................... 272
Overheating, Engine ............... 416
Parking brake .......................... 139
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 429
Personal light
Switch ................................... 268
Wattage ................................ 429
Power outlets........................... 282
Power windows ......................... 69
Radiator.................................... 328
Radio ........................................ 205
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Rear sunshade ........................ 287
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Wattage ................................ 429
Rear window defogger............ 200
Replacing  Fuses.................................... 358
Key battery ........................... 354
Light bulbs ............................ 369
Tires ..................................... 397
Reporting safety defects for  U.S. owners ........................... 452
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 58
Automatic locking retractor................................ 59
Child restraint system  installation .......................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts...................... 306 Emergency locking 
retractor ................................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................60
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ..............60
Reminder light .......................388
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seat heaters..............................284
Seating capacity.......................180
Seats Adjustment ........................ 46, 49
Adjustment precaution ......48, 50
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............107
Cleaning ................................305
Climate control ......................284
Climate control seat ..............284
Driver’s seat position  memory .................................51
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......83
Seat heaters ..........................284
Service reminder  indicators ..............................145
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
Shift lock system .....................408
Shopping bag hooks ...............290
Side airbags................................85
Side marker lights Switch....................................149
Side mirror
Adjustment ..............................67
Mirror position memory ...........51
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................127
P
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S 

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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 385
Downshifting ......................... 137
Open door  ........................... 387
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 387
Automatic heading light leveling system .... .............. 387
Brake system........................ 385
Charging system .... .............. 386
Dynamic laser cruise control 
master warning light ........... 389
Low fuel level........................ 387
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 386
Open door ............................ 387
Seat belt reminder light ........ 388
SRS airbags ......................... 386
Tire pressure warning  light .................................... 388
Vehicle stability control ......... 387
Washer
Checking .............................. 335
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing............... 302
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 177
Load limits ............................ 180
Weight .................................. 422
Wheels...................................... 349
Window glasses  ....................... 69
Window lock switch .................. 69
Windows Power windows ...................... 69
Rear window defogger ......... 200
Washer ................................. 153
Windshield wipers................... 153
Winter driving tips................... 181 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............354
WMA disc ..................................220W