2013 TOYOTA AVALON flat tire

4518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

481What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (P. 399)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt,
or snow. (P. 425)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

485Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Flat tire...................................... 399
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 433
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 177
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 177
Wattage ................................ 436
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 255
Front seats ............................... 116
Adjustment ............................ 116
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 118
Head restraints ..................... 121
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 117
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 118
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 165
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Fuel ........................................... 430
Capacity................................ 430
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 386
Information............................ 437
Refueling .............................. 185
Type.............................. 185, 430
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 185 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 185
Fuel pump shut off system..... 386
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 258
Grocery bag hooks.................. 266
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Side mirrors ............................. 127Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Side turn signal lights ............. 165 Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Smart key system ...................... 91 Antenna location ..................... 93
Entry functions ........................ 91
Starting the engine................ 155
Snow tires ................................ 235
Spare tire .................................. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Storage location .................... 400
Spark plug ................................ 432
Specifications .......................... 428
Speedometer .............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 158 Column lock release ............. 159
Steering wheel ......................... 124
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Storage feature ........................ 257 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 425
Sun shade Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 134
Sun visors ................................ 268
Switches BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 223
Compass switch ................... 296
Cruise control switch ............ 190
“DISP” button .......................... 81
Door lock switches................ 109
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 118
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 194
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch ....................... 155
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 283
Ignition switch ....................... 155
Light switches ....................... 168
Moon roof switches............... 133
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 127
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switches........ 130

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Rear sunshade switch .......... 278
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 248
Seat heater switches ............ 274
Seat ventilator switches ........ 274
“SOS” button ......................... 290
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 336
Trunk opener switch ............. 112
Trunk opener main switch..... 113
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 197
VSC/TRAC OFF switch ........ 212
Window lock switch............... 130
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 179 Tachometer ................................ 77
Tail lights.................................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 68
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure............. 435 Maintenance data ................. 435
Warning light......................... 391
Tire information ....................... 440 Glossary ............................... 447
Size....................................... 443
Tire identification number ..... 442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 335Function ................................ 335
Initializing .............................. 335
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 335
Registering ID codes ............ 337
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 336
Warning light......................... 391T

494Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Tires .......................................... 334Chains................................... 234
Checking ............................... 334
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Information ............................ 440
Replacing .............................. 399
Rotating tires......................... 334
Size ....................................... 435
Snow tires ............................. 235
Spare tire .............................. 399
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 335
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 400
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 152
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 154
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 153
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 211
Transmission ........................... 161 Automatic transmission......... 161
Driving mode select switch ... 209
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 414
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
S mode ................................. 162
Trip information ......................... 81
Trip meters ................................. 77 Trunk ........................................ 112
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Luggage security system ...... 113
Smart key system ................... 92
Trunk features ...................... 266
Trunk handle......................... 112
Trunk light ............................. 113
Trunk opener main switch .... 113
Trunk opener switch ............. 112
Trunk storage extension ....... 280
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 113
Wattage ................................ 436
Turn signal lights .................... 165 Replacing light bulbs .... 369, 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
USB port ................................... 253
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Vanity mirrors .......................... 268
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 429
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 211
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 274
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 211
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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 319 P. 112 P. 187
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 319P. 435
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 185, 430
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 3 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 3 0
Engine oil type
P. 430