2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS fuel cap

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2-5. Driving information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Trailer towing
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the run-
ning performance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of
your vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct manner and
operate the vehicle with care for safer driving and optimal comfort.
Damage and/or malfunctions that occur as a result of towing per-
formed for commercial purposes are not covered by the Toyota war-
ranty.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before tow-
ing, as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible drawbar load before towing. (P. 720)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable
quality may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a
trailer. Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-related
accidents: driver error, excessive speed, and overloading.

536 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 549)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 543)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 538)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 539)Fuel filter (P. 550, 713)
Fuse box (P. 569)
Battery (P. 545)
Cooling fans
Condenser (P. 545)
Intercooler (P. 545)
Radiator (P. 545)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Tire inflation pressure
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 any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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 1.5 km or 1 mile, 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 inflation
pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and han-
dling.
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.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at least once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P. 739)

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall lengthSedan 4710 mm (185.4 in.)
Wagon 4780 mm (188.2 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.2 in.)
Overall height*11480 mm (58.2 in.)
Wheelbase 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread
Front1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Rear1550 mm (61.0 in.)*2
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass
1ZR-FAE engine 1950 kg (4298.9 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*4
2000 kg (4409.2 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine2050 kg (4519.4 lb.)*4
2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*5
1AD-FTV engine2100 kg (4629.7 lb.)
2130 kg (4695.8 lb.)*6
2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines2140 kg (4717.8 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*7
1250 kg (2755.7 lb.)*8
Rear1135 kg (2502.2 lb.)*7
1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*8

725 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Diesel engine
Fuel
Gasoline engine
Model 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV, 2AD-FHV
Type 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, diesel
Bore and stroke1AD-FTV engine
86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39  3.39 in.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
86.0 x 96.0 mm (3.39  3.78 in.)
Displacement1AD-FTV engine
1998 cm3 (121.9 cu. in.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
2231 cm
3 (136.1 cu.in.)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel typeEU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research octane
number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(reference)60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp.gal.)

726 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Diesel engine
Fuel
type
1AD-FTV engineVehicles with DPF catalytic converter
EU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European stan-
dard EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less
of sulfur
Vehicles without DPF catalytic converter
EU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European stan-
dard EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 500 ppm or less
of sulfur
2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV enginesEU area:
Diesel fuel conforming to European stan-
dard EN590
Except EU area:
Diesel fuel that contains 50 ppm or less of
sulfur
Cetane number 48 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(reference)60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp.gal.)

737 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacityGasoline engine2.4 L (2.5 qt., 2.1 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine2.3 L (2.4 qt., 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API
GL-4 and SAE 75W specifica-
tions
NOTICE
Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

760 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Engine
Compartment ........................ 535
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Hood ..................................... 531
How to start the
engine ......................... 210, 215
Identification number............. 722
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 713
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Overheating .......................... 710
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 733
Checking ............................... 543
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 242
Engine immobilizer system .... 135
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 727
Checking ............................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine switch................... 210, 215
First-aid kit holder ................... 505
Floor mat .................................. 503
Fluid
Washer.................................. 549
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 744Front position/daytime
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage ................................ 744
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Driving position memory ....... 103
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 725
Fuel gauge ............................ 242
Fuel pump shut off system.... 616
Gas station information ......... 772
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
Information ............................ 745
Refueling............................... 129
Type ...................................... 725
Fuel door .................................. 129
Fuel filler door.......................... 129
Fuel filter .................................. 550
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 616
Fuses ........................................ 569
Gas station information .......... 772
Gauges ..................................... 242
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 233
Glove box ................................. 482
Glove box light......................... 482
Hands-free system
*
(for cellular phone)................ 442
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 604
Head restraint .......................... 106
Headlight cleaner..................... 269
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