2011 TOYOTA AVALON fuel pressure

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Tire
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 409
P. 479
P. 514
P. 519
Tail lights P. 173
Side marker light P. 173
Trunk P. 50
Rear window defogger P. 225
Door P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 87
Turn signal light P. 161
: If equipped
Back-up light Tail/stop light
P. 173

375 4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows. Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door is closed.
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

420 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least
once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire infla-
tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride
and handling.
●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal
for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.

470 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Remaining fuel
(Approximately 2.6 gal. [10
L, 2.2 Imp.gal.] or less)Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.Adjust the tire inflation
pressure.
When the light stays on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system.Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

474 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
●Front airbag sensors
●The curtain shield airbag sensors
●The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
●The driver’s seat position sensor
●Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
●The front passenger occupant classification ECU
●The pressure sensor
●The belt tension sensor
●“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights
●Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
●The inflators
●The warning light
●The interconnecting wiring and power sources
■Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not
sitting in the seat.

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When trouble arises
477 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

525 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

561 Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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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