2013 TOYOTA AVALON air conditioning

2485-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes. The
operation time changes according
to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.
■Operating conditions
The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
Rear window and outsid e rear view mirror
defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mir-
rors.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.

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Maintenance and care6
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 309
General maintenance........ 311
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 315
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 316
Hood ................................. 319
Positioning a floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure ....... 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter.......... 348
Electronic key battery........ 350
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 352
Light bulbs......................... 361

3186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( P. 328)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

3486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. (P. 258)
Lift up the side with the stay,
disconnect the stay tabs and
remove the partition by pulling
horizontally.
Remove the glove box cover.
Press the tabs and remove the
filter cover.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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3496-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compartment
Fuse block
Fuse block on the back of the cover
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 METER-IG2 5 A Gauge and meters
2 FAN 50 A Electric cooling fans
3 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
5ALT 140 A
*1
Charging system
120 A*2
6 ABS NO.2 30 A Vehicle stability control system

3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
*1:Vehicles with discharge headlight low beam
*2:Vehicles with halogen headlight low beam
27 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, A/F sensor
28 SMART 5 A No circuit
29 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
30 TOWING 20 A No circuit
31 EFI NO.1 7.5 A
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electronic
controlled transmission
32 A/F 20 A A/F sensor
33 AM2 7.5 A Smart key system
34 RADIO-B 20 A Audio system, navigation system
35 DOME 7.5 A Vanity lights, personal/interior lights,
trunk light, door courtesy lights, illumi-
nated entry system,
ambient light
36 ECU-B NO.1 10 AMultiplex communication system, smart
key system, gauge and meters, starter
system, steering sensor, air conditioning
system, outside rear view mirror, front
power seats
37 SPARE 25 A Spare fuse
38SPARE30 ASpare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit

3576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 H-LP LVL 7.5 A Automatic headlight leveling system
2 S/HTR RR 20 A Rear seat heater
3 ECU-ACC 5 A Outside rear view mirrors, glove box light,
air conditioning system, multiplex com-
munication system
4 RR P/OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
5 ECU-IG2 NO.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system, smart
key system
6 ECU-IG2 NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
7 A/B 10 A Front passenger occupant classification
system, SRS airbag system
8 FUEL DR LOCK 10 A Fuel filler door lock
9 D/L-AM1 20 A Multiplex communication system, power
door lock, trunk opener switch
10 PSB 30 A Pre-collision system 11 P/SEAT FR 30 A Power seats
12 S/ROOF 10 A Moon roof
13 A/C-B 7.5 A Air conditioning system