2012 TOYOTA AVALON engine

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Vehicle specifications
■
Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

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NOTICE
■
Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The 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 weight The 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 weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

548 6-2. Customization
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
( P. 189) Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
ON
OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operates Variable
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination
( P. 346) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON
OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFF ON
OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is opened Corresponding
light only All lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ONOFF
Rear
sunshade
( P. 366) Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates
0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

570 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemDefinition ............................... 126
Installation ............................. 130
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 131
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 133
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 137
Child safety Airbag precautions ................113
Child-protectors .......................49
Child restraint system............ 125
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................74
Installing child restraints ........ 130
Moon roof ................................91
Power window lock switch.......85
Power window precautions .....87
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 442
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 71
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........ 364
Trunk .......................................57
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 386
Interior ................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Climate control seat................. 363
Clock ......................................... 359
Compass ................................... 380
Condenser ................................ 413
Console box ............................. 351
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 512
Cruise control........................... 194
Cup holders .............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............. 106
Customizable features............. 545 Daytime running light
system .................................... 180
Defogger Rear window ......................... 237
Side mirror ............................ 237
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing .......................... 225
Display Trip information ..................... 175
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door pocket .............................. 356
Doors Door lock ........................... 30, 42
Rear door child-protector ........ 49
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 482
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 144
Correct posture ..................... 104
Procedures............................ 142
Winter driving tips ................. 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 505
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 472D
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 479
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 505
If the engine will not start...... 501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 503
If the battery is discharged .. 508
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 479
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 479
If you have a flat tire ............ 491
If you lose your keys............. 504
If you think something is wrong ................................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................ 516
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 473
If your vehicle overheats ...... 512
Engine Compartment........................ 406
Engine switch ............... 154, 158
Hood ..................................... 403
How to start the engine ........................ 154, 158
Identification number ............ 521
If the engine will not start...... 501
Ignition switch ............... 154, 158
Overheating .......................... 512
Engine compartment cover .... 407
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 524
Checking .............................. 412
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 219
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system ...... 96 Engine oil
Capacity ................................522
Checking ...............................408
Preparing and checking before winter .......................219
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mats.................................368
Fluid Brake .....................................414
Washer ..................................420
Fog lights Switch....................................182
Wattage .................................527
Foot light...................................346
Front passenger occupant classification system ............119
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................482
Front seats Adjustment ..............................59
Driving position memory..........63
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................527
Fuel
Capacity ................................522
Fuel gauge ............................169
Fuel pump shut off system ....478
Gas station information .........580
Information ............................528
Refueling .................................92
Fuel door.....................................92
Fuel filler door ............................92
Fuel pump shut off system .....478
Fuses.........................................444
Garage door opener.................372
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................169
Glove box..................................350
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................308
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 472
Head restraints ...........................67
Headlight aim ........................... 453
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 470
Switch.................................... 178
Wattage ................................. 527
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 363
Side mirror............................. 237
Hood .......................................... 403
Hooks Cargo .................................... 370
Shopping bag ........................ 370
Horn........................................... 168
I/M test....................................... 398
Ignition switch .................. 154, 158
Identification Engine ................................... 521
Vehicle .................................. 521
Illuminated entry system ......... 346
Indicator lights ......................... 172
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 549
Inside rear view mirror ..............80
Instrument panel light control .................................... 171
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 346
Switch.................................... 348
Wattage ................................. 527 Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 404
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Keyless entry ............................. 42
Keys Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 154, 158
If the electronic key does not properly............................... 505
If you lose your keys ............. 504
Key number plate .................... 29
Keyless entry .......................... 42
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 42
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Lights Emergency flasher switch ..... 472
Fog light switch ..................... 182
Hazard light switch ................ 472
Headlights switch .................. 178
Interior lights list .................... 346
Outer foot light ...................... 346
Personal light switch ............. 348
Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Turn signal lever ................... 166
Vanity lights........................... 358
Wattage................................. 527
Load capacity ........................... 217
Lock steering column...... 156, 159H
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 399
General maintenance ........... 395
Maintenance data ................. 520
Maintenance requirements ... 392
Maintenance data .................... 393
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 171
Meters .................................. 169
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 80
Side mirror heater................. 237
Side mirrors ............................ 82
Vanity mirrors ....................... 358
Moon roof................................... 88
MP3 disc................................... 259
Multi-information display ....... 175
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 169
Oil Engine oil.............................. 408
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 92
Hood ..................................... 403
Trunk ...................................... 54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ............................. 82
Driving position memory ......... 63
Overhead console ................... 353
Overheating, Engine ............... 512
Parking brake .......................... 167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage ................................ 527 Personal light
Switch....................................348
Wattage .................................527
Power outlets ...........................361
Power windows ..........................85
Radiator ....................................413
Radio .........................................243
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................61
Rear sunshade .........................366
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............455
Wattage .................................527
Rear view monitor system ......198
Rear window defogger ............237
Replacing Fuses ....................................444
Key battery ............................440
Light bulbs .............................455
Tires ......................................491
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................552
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............71
Automatic locking retractor ................................73
Child restraint system installation ...........................130
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................390
Emergency locking
retractor ................................73
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................74
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............73
Reminder light .......................482
Seat belt extenders .................74
Seat belt pretensioners ...........72M
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