2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID fuel

4618-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso-
line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC),
which is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission
levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and
improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
Fuel infor mation
You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle.
Select unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher required for optimum engine per-
formance. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower
than 87 may result in engine knocking and significantly reduced
performance. Persistent knocki ng can lead to engine damage
and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane
unleaded gasoline.
At minimum, the gasoline you use s hould meet the specifications of
ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

4628-1. Specifications
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Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to
avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives concen-
tration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

4638-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an 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.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

500Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 423
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 459
Hybrid transmission .............. 458
Washer ................................. 357
Fog lights ................................. 206
Replacing light bulbs............. 394
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 460
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 47
Front personal lights ............... 285
Front seats ............................... 142
Adjustment ............................ 142
Cleaning................................ 333
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 148
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 144
Seat heaters ......................... 304
Seat position memory ........... 144
Seat ventilators ..................... 304 Front side marker lights ......... 197
Light switch ........................... 197
Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Front turn signal lights ........... 194 Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage ................................ 460
Fuel ........................................... 454
Capacity................................ 454
Fuel gauge.............................. 91
Information............................ 461
Refueling .............................. 212
Type.............................. 212, 454
Warning light......................... 415
Fuel consumption ..................... 97
Fuel filler door ......................... 212 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 215
Refueling .............................. 212
Fuses ........................................ 379
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ............. 221
Radiator .................................... 355
Rear personal lights ................ 285
Rear seat heaters..................... 305
Rear sunshade ......................... 308
Rear turn signal lights............. 194 Replacing light bulbs............. 398
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Wattage ................................ 460
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Outside rear view mirrors...... 154
Rear window defoggers .......... 279
Refueling .................................. 212 Capacity ................................ 454
Fuel types ............................. 454
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 215
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 214
Regenerative braking ................ 71
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 377
Fuses .................................... 379
Light bulbs ............................ 390
Tires ...................................... 423
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 486
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................... 337
Road accident cautions ............ 76 Safety Connect ........................ 319
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 334
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pre-collision seat belts............ 31
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 415
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 413
Seat heaters ............................. 304
Seat position memory ............. 144
Seat ventilators........................ 304
Seating capacity ...................... 180
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USB port ................................... 283
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 298
Wattage ................................ 460
Vanity mirrors .......................... 298
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 453
Vehicle proximity notification system ...................................... 70
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 238
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 304
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 238 Warning buzzers
Approach warning................. 227
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Downshifting ......................... 192
Pre-collision braking ............. 245
Seat belt reminder ................ 415
Warning lights ........................... 87
ABS ...................................... 413
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Charging system................... 413
Electric power steering ......... 413
Low engine oil pressure........ 413
Low fuel level ........................ 415
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 413
Master warning light ............. 415
Open door............................. 414
Parking brake indicator ......... 412
Pre-collision system.............. 414
Seat belt reminder light......... 415
Slip indicator ......................... 414
SRS ...................................... 413
Tire pressure ........................ 415
Warning messages.................. 422
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 346 P. 138 P. 214
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 346P. 459
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 212, 454
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 5 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 5 5
Engine oil type
P. 455