2011 TOYOTA AVALON transmission

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully
apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30
kgf).
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Pedal clearance*12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play Less than 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel
*29  11 c l i c k s
Parking brake lining wear
limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 216
ABS........................................... 195
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 425
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 216
Steering switches ................. 224
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .. 104
Airbag precautions for your
child.................................... 108
Airbag warning light .............. 469
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 111
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 114
General airbag precautions .. 108
Locations of airbags ............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ............................... 113
Side airbag precautions........ 108
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 104
SRS airbags ......................... 101
Alarm .......................................... 94
Antenna .................................... 236
Anti-lock brake system ........... 195
Armrest .................................... 353
Ashtrays ................................... 348
Audio input .............................. 273
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 236
Audio input ........................... 273
AUX port ............................... 273
CD player/changer ............... 239
iPod ...................................... 255
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 247
Optimal use .......................... 270
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 274
USB memory ........................ 262Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................175
Automatic light control
system ....................................173
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
S mode ..................................158
AUX port ...................................273
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................515
Battery
Checking ...............................405
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................496
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Bluetooth
® audio......................277
Bluetooth® phone ....................296
Brake
Fluid ......................................402
Parking brake ........................162
Brake assist ..............................195
Break-in tips .............................139
Care
Exterior ..................................374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Cargo capacity .........................200
CD player/changer ...................239
Chains .......................................209
Child-protectors .........................45
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Seat heaters..............................351
Seating capacity....................... 205
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 54, 56
Adjustment precaution ...... 55, 57
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............125
Cleaning ................................377
Climate control ......................351
Climate control seat ..............351
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 58
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 99
Seat heaters .......................... 351
Service reminder
indicators ..............................168
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
Shift lock system ..................... 491
Shopping bag hooks ............... 358
Side airbags..............................101
Side marker lights
Switch.................................... 173
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 77
Mirror position memory ...........58
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................28
Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................514
Storage location .................... 479
Spark plug ................................512
Specifications...........................508
Speedometer ............................ 164Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 73
Audio switches ...................... 274
Climate switches ................... 224
Steering wheel memory .......... 58
Storage compartment.............. 342
Storage feature ........................ 337
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 503
Sun visors ................................ 345
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 458
Engine switch ................ 149, 153
Fog light switch ..................... 176
Hazard light switch ................ 458
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Light switches ....................... 173
Power door lock switch ........... 44
Power window switch .............. 80
Window lock switch ................. 80
Wipers and washer switch .... 177
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 450
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage................................. 515
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ..... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 98
Tire inflation pressure ............. 514
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 525
Size ....................................... 521
Tire identification number...... 520
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 522
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