2022 TOYOTA AVALON maintenance

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 399
Hood.................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
Tires .................................. 414
Tire inflation pressure........ 428
Wheels .............................. 431
Air conditioning filter .......... 433
Electronic key battery ........ 435
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 438
Light bulbs ......................... 441 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 445
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................ 446
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 448
If you think something is wrong ........................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 455
If a warning message is displayed...................... 465
If you have a flat tire .......... 470
If the engine will not start ................................. 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 484
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 487
If your vehicle overheats......................... 492
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 495
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 498
Fuel information ................ 509
Tire information ................. 512
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 525
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 533 Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................. 536
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ..................... 537
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 538
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 540
8Vehicle specifications9For owners

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For safety and security
1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode to indicate that
the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys ha ve built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis -
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

811-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the a larm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 490)

1062. Instrument cluster
■ Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the se ttings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) ( P. 415)
Set pressure (tire pressure warning sys-
tem initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system. To per-
form initialization, press and hold
the switch.
Before performing initialization,
make sure to adjust the inflation
pressure of each tire to the spec-
ified level. (P. 416)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(P. 417)
Rear seat reminder
( P. 132)OnSelect to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
Off
Scheduled maintenance display
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( P. 393)

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 392
General maintenance........ 394
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 399
Hood ................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
Tires .................................. 414
Tire inflation pressure ....... 428
Wheels .............................. 431
Air conditioning filter.......... 433
Electronic key battery........ 435
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 438
Light bulbs......................... 441

3866-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicl e
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any di rt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughl y
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle su rface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle's paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these ar eas continu-
ously.
■ When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, f ollow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
● Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from t he vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that th e key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the sm art key sys-
tem. ( P. 139)
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: