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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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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
461
Alphabetical index
AVALON_U_OM41430U
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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