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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 286
Vanity mirrors ..................... 287
Clock .................................. 288
Outside temperature display .............................. 289
Ashtrays ............................. 290
Power outlets ..................... 291
Seat heaters/ventilators ..... 293
Armrest............................... 295
Rear sunshade ................... 296
Floor mats .......................... 298
Trunk features .................... 299
Garage door opener ........... 301
Compass ............................ 306
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 328
Engine compartment .......... 330
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 354
Wheels................................ 358
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Key battery ......................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ........................ 376
Light bulbs .......................... 378
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 385
If you think something is wrong ................................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 390
Event data recorder ............ 391
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
FuseAmpereCircuit
19 STR LOCK 25 A Steering lock system
20 STOP No.1 15 A Multiplex communication system
21 EFI No.1 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, fuel pump
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 HEAD LH UPR 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
24 HEAD RH UPR 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
25 A/F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor
26 WASHER 20 A Windshield washer
27 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
28 DOME 7.5 A Gauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 A Center display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 A Audio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 A Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 RADAR CC 7.5 A Vehicle stability control system
34 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
35 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 385
If you think something is wrong ............................. 389
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 390
Event data recorder ......... 391
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 393
If you have a flat tire......... 405
If the engine will not start ................................ 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................. 416
If you lose your keys ........ 417
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart
key system) .................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 424
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 427
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5-1. Essential information
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key syst em: Turn the engine switch to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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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Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Engine
Compartment........................ 330
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Hood ..................................... 327
How to start the engine ........................ 133, 137
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start...... 414
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Overheating .......................... 424
Engine compartment cover .... 331
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 435
Checking .............................. 336
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 433
Checking .............................. 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Event data recorder ................ 391
Floor mats ................................ 298
Fluid
Brake .................................... 338
Washer ................................. 344
Fog lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 438
Foot light .................................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 396
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 438 Fuel
Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................148
Fuel pump shut off system ....390
Gas station information .........476
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................80
Fuel door.....................................80
Fuel filler door ............................80
Fuel pump shut off system .....390
Fuses.........................................367
Garage door opener.................301
Gas station information...........476
Gauges ......................................148
Glove box..................................279
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................242
Hazard lights
Switch....................................384
Head restraints ...........................59
Headlight aim ...........................376
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................382
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................438
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................293
Side mirror.............................208
Hood ..........................................327
Hooks
Cargo ....................................299
Shopping bag ........................299
Horn...........................................147
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