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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzine and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights. Wax may cause damage to
the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles equipped with the raindrop detection windshield wipers)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
AUTO
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal• Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes• Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (P. 441)
Parking brake• Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts• Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel• Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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434 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 RR DEF 50 ARear window defogger, outside
rear view mirror defogger
2 ABS/VSC No.2 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
3 RDI FAN 50 A Electric cooling fan
4 ABS/VSC No.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
5 HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system
7 MAIN 40 A Headlights
8ALT140 A
or
120 ACharging system, RR DEF, ABS/
VSC No.2, HEATER, ABS/VSC
No.1, RDI FAN, WASHER,
S-HORN
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FuseAmpereCircuit
9 STOP No.3 7.5 AElectronic controlled transmission
system, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
10 INJ 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
11 AM2 7.5 A Starter system
12 DOOR No.1 25 A Multiplex communication system
13 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
14 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15 IG2 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic controlled
transmission system
16 TURN/HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
17 AMP 30 A Audio system
18 EFI No.3 7.5 ASmart key system, electronic con-
trolled transmission system
19 STR LOCK 15 A Steering lock system
20 STOP No.1 15 A Multiplex communication system
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FuseAmpereCircuit
21 EFI No.1 25 AMultiport 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 AGauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 ACenter display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 AAudio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 AStop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
34 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RR DOOR20 APower window
2RL DOOR20 APower window
3FR DOOR20 APower window, driving position
memory system
4FOG15 AFront fog lights
5OBD7.5 AOn-board diagnosis system
6MPX-B7.5 AMultiplex communication system
7FL DOOR20 APower window, driving position
memory system
8FUEL OPN7.5 AFuel filler door opener
9AM17.5 A
Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, ignition
system
10A/C7.5 AAir conditioning system
11S-HTR20 AAir conditioning system
12DOOR No.225 AMultiplex communication system
13S/ROOF30 AMoon roof
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FuseAmpereCircuit
14TA I L10 A
Parking lights, license plate lights,
tail lights, front and rear side
marker lights
15PA N E L7.5 A
Seat heaters, navigation system,
emergency flashers,
electronically controlled
automatic transmission system,
glove box light, instrument panel
lights, power outlets
16ECU IG No.110 A
Center display, shift lock control
system, moon roof, multiplex
communication system, tire pres-
sure monitoring (warning) system
17ECU IG No.210 A
Anti-lock brake system, automatic
headlight leveling system, vehicle
stability control system, multiplex
communication system
18HTR7.5 A
Air conditioning system,
instrument panel lights, electric
cooling fan
19A/C COMP7.5 AAir conditioning system
20GAUGE No.110 ABack-up lights, navigation
system, emergency flashers
21WIP30 AWindshield wipers
22RR S/SHADE10 ARear sunshade
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440 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. (P. 443)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
●Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer.