2011 TOYOTA AVALON battery

526 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weightThe 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
RimA 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 designationThe 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 tireThe 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
Vehicle normal load
on the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window• After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuseP. 8 1
Moon roof P. 85
Engine oil
maintenance data• After changing engine oil P. 398
Tire pressure warning
system• When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.P. 4 1 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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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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Child restraint system
Definition ............................... 121
Installation ............................. 125
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................126
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 128
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 132
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................108
Child-protectors ....................... 45
Child restraint system............120
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................69
Installing child restraints ........ 125
Moon roof ................................86
Power window lock switch....... 80
Power window precautions .....82
Removed key battery
precautions .........................430
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 66
Seat belt precautions ..............70
Seat heater precautions ........ 352
Trunk .......................................52
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Climate control seat.................351
Clock ......................................... 347
Compass ...................................368
Condenser ................................401
Console box ............................. 339
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 500
Cruise control...........................182
Cup holders ..............................343
Curtain shield airbags ............. 101
Customizable features............. 532Daytime running light
system .................................... 174
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 225
Side mirror ............................ 225
Dimension ................................ 508
Dinghy towing .......................... 213
Display
Trip information ..................... 170
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 387
Door pocket .............................. 344
Doors
Door lock ........................... 26, 38
Rear door child-protector ........ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 470
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 139
Correct posture ....................... 99
Procedures............................ 138
Winter driving tips ................. 207
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 458D
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
If the engine will not start...... 489
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 491
If the battery is discharged .. 496
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 467
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 467
If you have a flat tire ............ 479
If you lose your keys............. 492
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 463
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 503
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................ 504
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ...... 500
Engine
Compartment........................ 394
Engine switch ............... 149, 153
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the
engine ........................ 149, 153
Identification number ............ 509
If the engine will not start...... 489
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Overheating .......................... 500
Engine compartment cover .... 395
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 512
Checking .............................. 400
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 207
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ..................................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 91Engine oil
Capacity ................................510
Checking ...............................396
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Event data recorder .................465
Floor mats.................................356
Fluid
Brake .....................................402
Washer ..................................408
Fog lights
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................515
Foot light...................................334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............114
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................470
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................54
Driving position memory..........58
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................515
Fuel
Capacity ................................510
Fuel gauge ............................164
Fuel pump shut off system ....464
Gas station information .........564
Information ............................516
Refueling .................................87
Fuel door.....................................87
Fuel filler door ............................87
Fuel pump shut off system .....464
Fuses.........................................432
Garage door opener.................360
Gas station information...........564
Gauges ......................................164
Glove box..................................338
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 387
General maintenance ........... 383
Maintenance data ................. 508
Maintenance requirements ... 380
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 166
Meters .................................. 164
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 75
Side mirror heater................. 225
Side mirrors ............................ 77
Vanity mirrors ....................... 346
Moon roof................................... 83
MP3 disc................................... 247
Multi-information display ....... 170
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 164
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 396
Opener
Fuel filler door......................... 87
Hood ..................................... 391
Trunk ...................................... 50
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment ............................. 77
Driving position memory ......... 58
Overhead console ................... 341
Overheating, Engine ............... 500
Parking brake .......................... 162
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage ................................ 515Personal light
Switch....................................336
Wattage .................................515
Power outlets ...........................349
Power windows ..........................80
Radiator ....................................401
Radio .........................................231
Rear seat
Adjustment ..............................56
Rear sunshade .........................354
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............443
Wattage .................................515
Rear view monitor system ......186
Rear window defogger ............225
Replacing
Fuses ....................................432
Key battery ............................428
Light bulbs .............................443
Tires ......................................479
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................538
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............66
Automatic locking
retractor ................................68
Child restraint system
installation ...........................125
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ......................378
Emergency locking
retractor ................................68
How to wear your seat belt......65
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................69
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............68
Reminder light .......................470
Seat belt extenders .................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...........67M
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Tires
Chains .................................. 209
Checking .............................. 409
If you have a flat tire ............. 479
Inflation pressure .................. 514
Information ........................... 519
Replacing ............................. 479
Rotating tires ........................ 409
Size ...................................... 514
Snow tires............................. 210
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 410, 470
Tools......................................... 479
Total load capacity .................. 205
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 213
Trailer towing ........................ 212
TRAC ........................................ 195
Trip information....................... 170
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 359
Opener ................................... 50
Wattage ................................ 515
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Switch ................................... 161
Wattage ................................ 515
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 346
Wattage ................................ 515
Vanity mirrors .......................... 346
Vehicle identification
number................................... 509
Vehicle load limits ................... 205
VSC ........................................... 195Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................467
Downshifting..........................159
Open door ............................469
Seat belt reminder .................470
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........469
Automatic heading light
leveling system ...................469
Brake system ........................467
Charging system ...................468
Low fuel level ........................470
Malfunction indicator lamp ....468
Open door .............................469
Seat belt reminder light .........470
SRS airbags ..........................469
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................470
Vehicle stability control..........469
Washer
Checking ...............................408
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Switch....................................177
Washing and waxing ...............374
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................200
Load limits .............................205
Weight ...................................508
Wheels ......................................422
Window glasses ........................80
Window lock switch ...................80
Windows
Power windows .......................80
Rear window defogger ..........225
Washer ..................................177
Windshield wipers ...................177
Winter driving tips ...................207
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................38
Replacing the battery ............428
WMA disc ..................................247
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 479If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 489If the engine will not start
P. 496If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 491If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 500If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 492If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 496If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 503If the vehicle becomes stuck