2012 TOYOTA AVALON fuel pump

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 472
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 473
If you think something is wrong ............................... 477
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 478
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 479
If you have a flat tire ........... 491
If the engine will not start ............................ 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 503
If you lose your keys .......... 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with
smart key system) ............ 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 508
If your vehicle overheats .... 512
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 516 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 520
Fuel information .................. 528
Tire information................... 532
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 545
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 549
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 552
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 553
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 556
Abbreviation list ............... 568
Alphabetical index ............ 569
What to do if... .................. 576
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

448 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
21 EFI No.1 25 A Multiport 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 A Gauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 A Center display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 A Audio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 A Stop 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)

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 472
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 473
If you think something is wrong ............................. 477
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 478
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 479
If you have a flat tire......... 491
If the engine will not start .......................... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 503
If you lose your keys ........ 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with
smart key system) .......... 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 508
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 512
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 516

478
5-1. Essential information
Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key syst em: Turn the engine switch to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■ Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
STEP1
STEP2

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6-1. Specifications
Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

530 6-1. Specifications
■Toyota does not recomm end blended gasoline
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommen d gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
● Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50 E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).Do not use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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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
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