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6. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-

tem

7. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse 8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse

14. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights 15. A/F 25 A: Air/fuel sensor 16. DOOR NO.2 15 A: Power door lock

system

17. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft−deterrent sys-

tem

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18. AM2 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi- port injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starter system, charging system, air/fuel sen- sor, fuel pump

19. EFI NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection injec- system/sequential multiport flow meter, oxygen tion system, air sensor, evaporative emission control system, throttle positioner control sys- tem, engine control system

fuel

20. ABS NO.3 25 A: Anti−lock brake sys-

tem

21. ABS NO.2 25 A: Vehicle stability con-

trol system

22. EFI NO.1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system, fuel pump

fuel

23. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

24. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head- light (high beam), high beam indicator light

25. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand

headlight (high beam)

26. ECU−IG NO.1 5 A: Electric cooling

fans

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27. ECU−B 7.5 A: Air conditioning system, theft deterrent system, power seats, meters, power windows (for driver and front passenger), multiplex communica- tion system

28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate lights, rear side marker lights, rear light failure warning light, engine control system

lights,

tail

29. SEAT HTR 20 A: Seat heaters 30. FR P/W 20 A: Power window (for front

passenger)

31. GAUGE NO.1 10 A: Vehicle stability control system, rear window defogger, cruise control system, shift lock sys- tem, anti−lock brake system, auto anti− glare inside rear view mirror, automatic light control system, power seats, rear light light, automatic transmission indicator lights, power out- let, power window (for driver), brake system warning light, electric moon roof

failure warning

32. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system 33. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights 34. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights 35. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system 36. RADIO 15 A: Audio system, multi−in-

formation display

37. PANEL 5 A: Gauges and meters, audio system, cigarette lighter, air condition- ing system, emergency flasher, elec- tronically controlled automatic transmis- sion system, power rear view mirrors, multi−information display, glove box light, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light control, power outlet

38. FL P/W 25 A: Power window (for driv-

er)

39. PWR OUTLET NO.1 15 A: Power out-

let (ACC)

40. ECU−ACC 5 A: Audio system, power rear view mirrors, multi−information dis- play, shift lock system, multiplex com- munication system

41. SRS−ACC 10 A: SRS airbag system 42. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers, engine control system

43. PWR OUTLET NO.2 15 A: Power out-

let (IG)

44. GAUGE NO.2 10 A: Back−up lights 45. OBD−II 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-

tem

46. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, anti−lock brake system, shift lock system, cruise control system, ve- hicle stability control system, engine control system

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47. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, front per- sonal lights, door courtesy lights, igni- tion switch light, vanity lights, garage door opener, open door warning light, illuminated entry system, rear personal lights, automatic light control system, trunk light, wireless remote control sys- tem, multiplex communication system

48. OPNER 5 A: No circuit 49. RL P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

left passenger)

50. RR P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

right passenger)

51. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and

washer

52. ECU−IG NO.2 10 A: Anti−lock brake system, cruise control system, multi−in- formation display, theft deterrent sys- tem, vehicle stability control system, meters, multiplex communication sys- tem

53. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter 54. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Theft deterrent sys- trunk opener, multiplex commu-

tem, nication system

55. SUN ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roof

Fuses (type B) 56. AM1 40 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

57. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system 58. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans 59. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans 60. MAIN 40 A: Starter system 61. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,

noise filter

62. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power seats Fuses (type C) 63. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system,

“ABS NO.4” fuse

64. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “A/C”, “ABS NO.2”, “AM1”,

“ABS NO.3”, “ABS” and “ABS NO.4” fuses

“CDS”,

“RDI”,

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SECTION 9

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

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To contact NHTSA, you may ei- ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll−free at 1−800−424−9393 (or 366−0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot- line.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331). If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve- hicles, it may order a recall and remedy However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

D U.S. OWNERS: D CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre

Toyota Customer Assistance Center

Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331
Toll−free: 1−888−TOYOTA−8 (1−888−869−6828)

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

© 2004 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on D If your vehicle will not start D If your engine stalls while driving D If your vehicle overheats D If you have a flat tire D If your vehicle needs to be towed D Tips for driving during break−in period D How to start the engine D General maintenance Gas station information Fuel type:

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UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. See page 213 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 292 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 296 through 304. Tire pressure: See page 322.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause is ignored. You are injury to people if the warning informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

the safety symbol When you see shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important Section for you and your family to read. Section 1−3 describes the function and operation concern- ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys- tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you should be aware of. These systems work together along with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the equal level of restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ- ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision. However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air- bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example of how the instruc- tions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help en- sure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami- ly in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle.

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s War- ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment”.

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Your responsibility for

maintenance

Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci- fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in- formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

CAUTION

D WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects and other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing

thoroughly with soap and water.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi- tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile two−way

radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multi- port fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

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Tires and loading on your

Scrapping of your Toyota

Toyota

Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the excess load may result in the deterioration of steering ability and braking ability, leading to an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi- cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see “Checking tire infla- tion pressure” in Section 7−2 and “Vehicle load limits” in Section 2.

If

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten- sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

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You should know as much about the quality and importance of proper maintenance of your new vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance.

The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune−up

Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to pre- vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat- er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main- tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step−by−step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement.

Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for Avalon, written in Eng- lish, may be purchased as applicable from any Toyota dealer. Pub. Name: 2004 AVALON Repair Manual Pub. No.: RM1061U1
RM1061U2

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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU Ċ PLEASE BUCKLE UP

Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.

Toyota belts are:

D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient

We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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