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Maintenance and care
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Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid ty pe and prepare the necessary item.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
Brake fluid
1
2
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Clean funnel
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.
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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
1
2
3
4
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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
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)7 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system
8 H-LP-MAIN 30 A
H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, headlights
(low beam)
9 ABS NO.1 50 A Vehicle stability control system
10 EPS 80 A Electric power steering 11 S-HORN 7.5 A S-HORN
12 HORN 10 A Horns
13 EFI NO.2 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, electronic
controlled transmission
14 EFI NO.3 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
15 INJ 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
16 ECU-IG2 NO.3 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, steering
lock system, electronic controlled trans-
mission, stop lights, high-mounted stop
light
17 IGN 15 A Starter system
18 D/L-AM2 20 A No circuit
19 IG2-MAIN 25 A IGN, INJ, METER-IG2, ECU-IG2 NO.3,
A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2, ECU-IG2 NO.1
20 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
21 MAYDAY 5 A MAYDAY
22 TURN&HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency flashers,
gauge and meters
23 STRG LOCK 10 A Steering lock system
24 AMP 15 A Audio system
25 H-LP LH-LO 20 A
*1
Left-hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
26 H-LP RH-LO 20 A*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
15 A*2
FuseAmpereCircuit
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3646-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Headlight low beam (halogen bulb)
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
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Headlight high beam and daytim
e running light (vehicles with
halogen bulbs for low beams)/Headlight high beam (vehicles
with discharge bulbs for low beams)
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
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Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
3
4
5
6
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3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system