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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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 caus e 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

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Tire related termMeaning
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
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

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 72 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
I/M test....................................... 323
Ignition switch .................. 133, 137
IdentificationEngine ...................................431
Vehicle .................................. 431
Illuminated entry system .........275
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 458
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light control .................................... 150
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 275
Switch.................................... 277
Wattage .................................438
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 328
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........405
Jack handle ..............................405
Keyless entry.............................. 36
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................133, 137
If the electronic key does not properly ............................... 418
If you lose your keys ............. 417
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................36
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control key .... 36
Laser cruise control.................168
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Wattage .................................438
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................378
Wattage .................................438 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................ 384
Headlights switch .................. 156
Interior lights list .................... 275
Outer foot light ...................... 275
Personal light switch ............. 277
Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Turn signal lever ................... 145
Vanity lights........................... 287
Wattage................................. 438
Load capacity ........................... 188
Lock steering column...... 135, 138
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance............ 320
Maintenance data ................. 430
Maintenance requirements ... 318
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 150
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirror heater ................. 208
Side mirrors............................. 72
Vanity mirrors ........................ 287
Moon roof ................................... 77
MP3 disc ................................... 228
Odometer .................................. 148
Oil Engine oil .............................. 332
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 80
Hood ..................................... 327
Trunk ....................................... 46
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment .............................. 72
Driving position memory ......... 55I
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Shift lock system ..................... 416
Shopping bag hooks ............... 299
Side airbags................................90
Side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 156
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 72
Mirror position memory ...........55
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................437
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................435
Specifications...........................430
Speedometer ............................ 148
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 68
Audio switches ......................239
Climate switches ...................206
Steering wheel memory .......... 55
Storage compartment ..............283
Storage feature.........................278
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................427
Sun visors.................................286
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Engine switch ................133, 137
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................384
Ignition switch................133, 137
Light switches........................ 156
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wipers and washer switch ....160 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 379
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage................................. 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 83
Theft prevention labels ............. 87
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary ................................ 447
Size ....................................... 444
Tire identification number...... 443
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 445
Tires Chains ................................... 191
Checking ............................... 345
If you have a flat tire.............. 405
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information ............................ 442
Replacing .............................. 405
Rotating tires ......................... 345
Size ....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 192
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 346, 396
Tools ......................................... 405
Total load capacity .................. 188
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Trailer towing ........................ 194
TRAC ......................................... 181
Trip information ....................... 155
Trunk Extending a space ................ 300
Opener .................................... 46
Wattage................................. 438
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 438T

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Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 287
Wattage ................................ 438
Vanity mirrors .......................... 287
Vehicle identification number................................... 431
Vehicle load limits ................... 188
VSC ........................................... 181
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 393
Downshifting ......................... 143
Open door ........................... 395
Seat belt reminder ................ 396
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 395
Automatic heading light
leveling system .... .............. 395
Brake system........................ 393
Charging system .... .............. 394
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light ........... 397
Low fuel level........................ 395
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 394
Open door ............................ 395
Seat belt reminder light ........ 396
SRS airbags ......................... 394
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 396
Vehicle stability control ......... 395
Washer Checking .............................. 344
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 189
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 184
Load limits ............................ 188
Weight .................................. 430 Wheels ......................................358
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74
Windows
Power windows .......................74
Rear window defogger ..........208
Washer ..................................160
Windshield wipers ...................160
Winter driving tips ...................189
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................36
Replacing the battery ............363
WMA disc ..................................228V
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