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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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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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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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 

3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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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3606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 361)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 

489Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Flat tire...................................... 400
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 435
Brake .................................... 436
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 181
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 181
Wattage ................................ 438
Front passenger occupant  classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 254
Front seats ............................... 118
Adjustment ............................ 118
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 120
Head restraints ..................... 125
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 120
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 438
Fuel ........................................... 432
Capacity................................ 432
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 439
Refueling .............................. 189
Type.............................. 189, 432
Warning light......................... 391
Fuel filler door ......................... 189 If the fuel filler door 
cannot be opened .............. 192
Refueling .............................. 189
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 257
Grocery bag hooks.................. 265
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493Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 170Operation .............................. 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 388
Parking lights ........................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 220 Function ................................ 220
PCS OFF switch ................... 221
Warning light ......................... 390
Personal lights ......................... 254
Power easy access system .... 119
Power outlets ........................... 271
Power steering (Electric 
Power Steering system) ....... 215 Warning light ......................... 390
Power windows........................ 134
Jam protection function......... 135
Operation .............................. 134
Window lock switch............... 134
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 220 Function ................................ 220
PCS OFF switch ................... 221
Warning light ......................... 390 Radar cruise control (dynamic 
radar cruise control) ............. 198
Radiator .................................... 328
Rear personal lights ................ 254
Rear seat heaters .................... 275
Rear sunshade......................... 278
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169 Replacing light bulbs ............ 371
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 438
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 129
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 131
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 252
Refueling .................................. 189 Capacity................................ 432
Fuel types ............................. 432
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 192
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 191
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 350
Fuses .................................... 352
Light bulbs ............................ 361
Tires...................................... 400
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners...................... 464
Resetting the message 
indicating maintenance 
is required.............................. 310
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION A ND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.