
4528-1. Specifications
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning

4538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
*: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

480What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 159)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 162)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 96)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 417)
●Is the battery discharged? ( P. 419)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shif t lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode
( P. 415)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle.
(P. 162)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped

485Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 438
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Warning light ......................... 389
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 170
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake assist ............................. 215
Break-in tips ............................. 144
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 227 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 156
Cargo net.................................. 265
Chains ...................................... 238
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

486Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Child-protectors....................... 112
Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 422
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
Power window precautions ... 136
Rear door child-protectors .... 112
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 116
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306
Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 268
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 258 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 423
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Cup holders ............................. 259
Curtain shield airbags............... 34
Customizable features ............ 455
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger Front windshield ................... 247
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 252
Rear window ......................... 252
Dimension ................................ 430
Dinghy towing.......................... 158
Display Cruise control ....................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 198
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 399
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495Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Service reminder indicators ..... 72
Shift lever ................................. 165Automatic transmission......... 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 415
Shift lock system ..................... 415
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Side mirrors ............................. 131
Adjusting and folding ............ 131
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 227
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 132
Mirror position memory ......... 120
Side turn signal lights ............. 169
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Smart key system ...................... 93
Antenna location ..................... 95
Entry functions ........................ 93
Starting the engine................ 159 Snow tires ................................ 239
Spare tire .................................. 400
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Storage location.................... 401
Spark plug ................................ 434
Specifications .......................... 430
Speedometer.............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 162
Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Storage feature ........................ 256
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 426
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 138
Sun visors ................................ 267

499Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Warning buzzersApproach warning ................. 204
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 391
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 389
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Charging system ................... 389
Electric power steering ......... 390
Low engine oil pressure ........ 389
Low fuel level ........................ 391
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 389
Master warning light.............. 391
Open door ............................. 391
Parking brake indicator ......... 388
Pre-collision system .............. 390
Seat belt reminder light ......... 391
Slip indicator ......................... 390
SRS ...................................... 389
Tire pressure......................... 392
Warning messages .................. 399
Washer...................................... 183
Checking ............................... 333
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Switch ................................... 183
Washing and waxing ............... 302 Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 156
Load limits ............................ 156
Weight .................................. 430
Wheels ...................................... 345
Replacing wheels ................. 345
Size....................................... 437
Window glasses ...................... 134
Window lock switch ................ 134
Windows................................... 134 Power windows..................... 134
Rear window defogger.......... 252
Windshield wipers ................... 183 Intermittent windshield
wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 183
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 185
Winter driving tips ................... 236
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 108 Battery-Saving Function ....... 101
Locking/Unlocking ................ 108
Replacing the battery............ 350
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.