2012 TOYOTA AVALON brake fluid

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf).
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 clicks
Parking brake lining wear
limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 228
ABS........................................... 207
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 437
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 228
Steering switches ................. 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .. 109
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 113
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 116
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 119
General airbag precautions .. 113
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 118
Side airbag precautions........ 113
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........... 109
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Alarm .......................................... 99
Antenna .................................... 248
Anti-lock brake system ........... 207
Armrest .................................... 365
Ashtrays ................................... 360
Audio input .............................. 285
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 248
Audio input ........................... 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player/changer ............... 251
iPod ...................................... 267
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use .......................... 282
Portable music player ........... 285
Radio .................................... 243
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 286
USB memory ........................ 274 Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................181
Automatic light control system ....................................178
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................503
S mode ..................................163
AUX port ...................................285
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................527
Battery Checking ...............................417
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................508
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................219
Bluetooth
® audio......................289
Bluetooth® phone ....................308
Brake Fluid ......................................414
Parking brake ........................167
Brake assist ..............................207
Break-in tips .............................144
Care Exterior ..................................386
Interior ...................................389
Seat belts ..............................390
Cargo capacity .........................212
CD player/changer ...................251
Chains .......................................221
Child-protectors .........................49
A
B
C

571
Alphabetical index
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
F
G

577
What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 479If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 4 7 9P. 480
P. 482
or
P. 4 8 1P. 482
P. 4 8 2P. 482
P. 4 8 1P. 481
P. 4 8 1P. 480
P. 4 8 0P. 483
P. 4 8 1P. 483
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system
warning lightMaintenance required
reminder light
Slip indicator lightLow washer fluid warning
light