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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency....................... 381
7-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ...................... 382
If you think something is  wrong............................... 386
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 387
If a warning light turns on  or a warning 
buzzer sounds ................. 388
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 399
If you have a flat tire .......... 400
If the engine will  not start ........................... 413
If the shift lever cannot  be shifted from P ............. 415
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 416
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 419
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 423
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 426
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2735-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
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■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter  the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off. 
     
        
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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 
     
        
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3176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Fuses(P. 352)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 361)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 328)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 342)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid(P. 333)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
ItemsParts and tools 
     
        
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3226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
Engine oil filler cap (P. 324)
Engine oil level dipstick  ( P. 323)
Brake fluid reservoir  ( P. 329)
Fuse box  ( P. 352)
Battery ( P. 330) Radiator (
P. 328)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 328)
Engine coolant reservoir  ( P. 326)
Washer fluid tank  ( P. 333)1
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3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Turn the engine switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. ( P. 354)
Open the Fuse box cover. 
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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3536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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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
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Charging system
120 A*2
6 ABS NO.2 30 A Vehicle stability control system