2017 TOYOTA AVALON transmission

3827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(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
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C): 12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

4438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available 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

478Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 260Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 260
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light ......................... 389
Air conditioning filter .............. 358
Air conditioning system.......... 260 Air conditioning filter ............. 358
Air conditioning system ......... 260
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 70
Alarm ...................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 388
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 108
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 229
Armrest..................................... 290
Armrest door............................ 292
Assist grips .............................. 293
Audio system
*
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 175
Automatic high beam .............. 176
Automatic light control system.................................... 173
Automatic transmission ......... 165 If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 278
A

483Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 397
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 341
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 273
Front seats ............................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 316
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 120
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269
Front side marker lights.......... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 171
Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel ........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 186
Type...................................... 426
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 186 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 186
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 362
Garage door opener ................ 294
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box ................................. 276
Grocery bag hooks.................. 283
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488Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 301
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 317
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 390
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 389
Seat heaters ............................. 269
Seat position memory ............. 121
Seat ventilators ........................ 269
Seating capacity ...................... 157
Seats ......................................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Adjustment precautions ........ 120
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 316
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access
system ......... ....................... 120
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 174
Automatic high beam ............ 176
Camera sensor ............. 192, 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Radar sensor ........ 192, 193, 241
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 184
Service reminder indicators ..... 74
Shift lever ................................. 165 Automatic transmission ........ 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 169
Shift lock system ..................... 168
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Side mirrors ............................. 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 239
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Side turn signal lights ............. 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Smart key system .................... 108 Antenna location ................... 108
Entry functions ................ 97, 103
Starting the engine ............... 160
Snow tires ................................ 257
Spare tire .................................. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Storage location.................... 398
Spark plug ................................ 428
Specifications .......................... 424
Speedometer.............................. 79
Steering lock ............................ 162 Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
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490Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 173Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 391
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 343 Function ................................ 343
Initializing .............................. 343
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 343
Registering ID codes ............ 345
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 344
Warning light ......................... 391
Tires .......................................... 342 Chains................................... 256
Checking ............................... 342
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires......................... 342
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 257
Spare tire .............................. 397
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 343
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 398 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 190
Automatic High Beam ........... 176
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 198
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 250
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 248
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 283
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 292
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 171 Replacing light bulbs .... 370, 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
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