2010 TOYOTA AVALON maintenance

WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Emission Defect Warranty
Toyota warrants that your vehicle:
•Was designed, built and equipped to
conform at the time of sale with
applicable federal emissions
standards.
•Is free from defects in materials and
workmanship that may cause the
vehicle to fail to meet these standards.
Federal regulations require that this
warranty be in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. However,
under the terms of the Basic Warranty,
Toyota provides coverage of three years or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Specific components may have longer
coverage under the terms of the
Powertrain Warranty. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 17–18 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and localities have
established vehicle inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs to encourage
proper vehicle maintenance. If an
EPA-approved I/M program is in force in
your area, you are eligible for Emission
Performance Warranty coverage.
Under the terms of the Emission
Performance Warranty and federal
regulations, Toyota will make all necessary
repairs if both of the following occur:
•Your vehicle fails to meet applicable
emissions standards as determined by
an EPA-approved emissions test.
•This failure results or will result in
some penalty to you — such as a fine
or denial of the right to use your
vehicle — under local, state or federal
law.
This warranty is in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 17–18 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
•EGR gas temperature sensor
•EGR valve
•Associated parts
Ignition System
•Distributor and internal parts
•Ignition coil and ignitor
•Ignition wires
•Spark plugs *
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) System
•Oil filler cap
•PCV valve or orifice
Other Parts Used in Above
Systems
•Data link connector (8/80)
•Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing and
mounting hardware
•Malfunction indicator light and bulb
(8/80)
•Pulleys, belts and idlers
•Sealing gaskets and devices
•Sensors, solenoids, switches and
valves
MAINTENANCE
You are responsible for performance of
the required maintenance indicated in the
Owner’s Manualand this booklet. Toyota
will not deny a warranty claim solely
because you do not have records to show
that you maintained your vehicle. However,
any failure or noncompliance caused by
lack of maintenance is not covered by this
warranty.
When maintenance and repairs are paid
for by you, these services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely
because you used a service provider
other than a Toyota dealership for
maintenance and repairs.However, any
failure or noncompliance caused by
improper maintenance or repairs is not
covered by this warranty.
* Warranted until first required maintenance under terms of the California Emission Control Warranty.
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
To ensure optimum performance and
maintain the quality built into your
vehicle’s emission control systems, Toyota
recommends the use of Genuine Toyota
Parts when servicing or repairing the
systems.
Warranty coverage is not dependent
upon the use of any particular brand of
replacement parts and you may elect to
use non-Genuine Toyota Parts for
maintenance and repairs. However, use
of replacement parts that are not
equivalent in quality to Genuine Toyota
Parts may impair the effectiveness of the
emission control systems.
If you use replacement parts that have
maintenance or replacement schedules
different from those of Genuine Toyota
Parts, you must follow the maintenance
and replacement schedules for the parts
you are using. In addition, you should
ensure that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturers to be equivalent to
Genuine Toyota Parts.
IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILS
AN EMISSIONS TEST
If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved
emissions test, you may make a claim
under the Emission Performance Warranty.
To do so, take your vehicle to an
authorized Toyota dealership and present a
copy of the emissions test report. Also,
take your maintenance records in case
they are needed.
If your claim qualifies for coverage, the
dealership will repair your vehicle within
30 days (unless a shorter period is
required by law). If your claim is denied,
Toyota will notify you in writing of the
reason within the same period. If we fail
to do so, we will repair your vehicle free
of charge. The only exceptions allowed are
when you request or agree to a delay, or
when a delay is caused by factors beyond
the control of Toyota or the dealership.
For information on how to obtain service
under the Emission Defect Warranty, see
page 31, “Obtaining Warranty Service.”
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DEALER CERTIFICATE
We (the dealership) want you to know that
at the time your new Toyota vehicle is
being delivered:
1) On the basis of written notification
furnished by Toyota, we have
knowledge that the vehicle is covered
by an EPA Certificate of Conformity.
2) We have visually inspected those
emission control devices or portions
thereof that are visible without
removing or adjusting any
components or systems,
emissions-related or otherwise. On
the basis of this inspection, there are
no apparent deficiencies in the
installation of emission control
devices by Toyota. (For purposes of
this certificate, “emission control
devices” is limited to devices installed
on a vehicle for the sole or primary
purpose of controlling emissions and
which were not in general use before
1968.)
3) We have performed all emission
control system preparations required
by Toyota prior to the sale of the
vehicle as set forth in Toyota’s current
pre-delivery service manual.
4) Except as may be provided in
Paragraph 5, if this vehicle fails an
EPA-approved emissions test within
three months or 4,000 miles
(whichever comes first) of delivery to
the ultimate purchaser, and the
vehicle has been maintained and used
in accordance with the written
instructions for proper maintenanceand use, Toyota will remedy the
nonconformity free of charge under
the terms of the Emission
Performance Warranty.
5) If the vehicle was used as a company
car or demonstrator, check the box
and complete the following:
❑The vehicle with which this statement
is delivered was placed into service as
a company car or demonstrator prior
to delivery. The Emission Performance
Warranty period commenced on the
date the vehicle was first placed into
service, which was:
Note:The dealership makes no
representation or warranty that the
emission control system or any part
thereof is without defect or that the
system will perform properly. The
Emission Performance Warranty referred
to in Paragraph 4 and furnished with the
vehicle is solely that of the manufacturer.
This statement is required by section 207
of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7541) and
the EPA regulations issued thereunder.
Month
Day
Year
Dealership Name
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS
The CaliforniaAir Resources Board (CARB)
and Toyota are pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty for your
2010 vehicle.In California, new motor
vehicles must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the state’s stringent
anti-smog standards.CARB regulations
require that Toyota must warrant the
emission control system on your vehicle
for the time periodsindicated on the next
page, provided there has been no abuse,
neglect orimproper maintenance of your
vehicle.
Your emission control system mayinclude
parts such as the fuelinjection system,
ignition system, catalytic converter and
engine computer
.Alsoincluded may be
hoses, belts, connectors and other
emissions-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
Toyota will repair your vehicle at no cost
to you,including diagnosis, parts and
labor.
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Vehicles equipped with a California
Certified Emission Control System that
are sold, registered and operatedin
California or any state that adopts
Californiaemission warranty provisions
are covered by this warranty.Currently,
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Jersey,Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island,
Vermont and Washington
are the other states to which this
warranty applies.Vehicles covered by
this warranty are
also covered by the
Federal Emission
Control Warranty
(see page 16).

MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY COVERAGE
1) For three years or 50,000 miles,
whichever occurs first:
•If your vehicle fails a smog-check
test, all necessary repairs and
adjustments will be made by Toyota
to ensure that your vehicle passes
the test. This is your Emission
Control System PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY.
•If an emissions-related part listed
on pages 17–18 is defective, the
part will be repaired or replaced by
Toyota. This is your SHORT-TERM
Emission Control System DEFECT
WARRANTY. Specific components
may have longer coverage under
the terms of the Powertrain
Warranty.
2) For seven years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs first:
•If an emissions-related part listed
on page 24 is defective, the part
will be repaired or replaced by
Toyota. This is your LONG-TERM
Emission Control System DEFECT
WARRANTY.
OWNER’S WARRANTY
RESPONSIBILITIES
You are responsible for performance of
the required maintenance indicated in the
Owner’s Manualand this booklet. Toyota
recommends that you retain all receipts
covering maintenance on your vehicle, but
Toyota cannot deny warranty coverage
solely for the lack of receipts or your
failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
You are responsible for presenting your
vehicle to a Toyota dealership as soon as
a problem exists. The warranty repairs
should be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
You should also be aware that Toyota may
deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,
improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your
warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact the Toyota Customer
Experience Center at (800) 331-4331 or
the California Air Resources Board, Mobile
Source Control Division, at 9528 Telstar
Avenue, P.O. Box 8001, El Monte, CA
91734-8001.
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MAINTENANCE
You are responsible for performance of
the required maintenance indicated in the
Owner’s Manualand this booklet. Toyota
will not deny a warranty claim solely
because you do not have records to show
that you maintained your vehicle. However,
any failure or noncompliance caused by
lack of maintenance is not covered by this
warranty.
When maintenance and repairs are paid
for by you, these services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely
because you used a service provider
other than a Toyota dealership for
maintenance and repairs.However, any
failure or noncompliance caused by
improper maintenance or repairs is not
covered by this warranty.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To ensure optimum performance and
maintain the quality built into your
vehicle’s emission control systems, Toyota
recommends the use of Genuine Toyota
Parts when servicing or repairing the
systems.
Warranty coverage is not dependent
upon the use of any particular brand of
replacement parts and you may elect to
use non-Genuine Toyota Parts for
maintenance and repairs. However, use
of replacement parts that are not
equivalent in quality to Genuine Toyota
Parts may impair the effectiveness of the
emission control systems.
If you use replacement parts that have
maintenance or replacement schedules
different from those of Genuine Toyota
Parts, you must follow the maintenance
and replacement schedules for the parts
you are using. In addition, you should
ensure that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturers to be equivalent to
Genuine Toyota Parts.
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IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILS A
SMOG-CHECK TEST
If your vehicle fails a smog-check test,
you may make a claim under the Emission
Performance Warranty. To do so, take your
vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealership
and present a copy of the smog-check test
report. Also, take your maintenance
records in case they are needed.
If your claim qualifies for coverage, the
dealership will repair your vehicle within
30 days (unless a shorter period is
required by law). If your claim is denied,
Toyota will notify you in writing of the
reason within the same period. If we fail
to do so, we will repair your vehicle free
of charge. The only exceptions allowed are
when you request or agree to a delay, or
when a delay is caused by factors beyond
the control of Toyota or the dealership.
For information on how to obtain service
under the Emission Defect Warranty, see
page 31, “Obtaining Warranty Service.”
REPAIR DELAYS
If a Toyota dealership is unable to
complete repairs on your vehicle within
30 days, you may have the repairs made
under Toyota’s provisions for emergency
warranty repairs. See page 31 for details.
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