2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

mission fluid DEXRON(cid:3)II or III. If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot (60(cid:2)C—80(cid:2)C or 140(cid:2)F—175(cid:2)F). You may also check the level when the fluid is temperature, 10(cid:2)C—30(cid:2)C or 50(cid:2)F—85(cid:2)F) if the engine has not been run for about five hours.

(about

room

cold

Clean all dirt from the outside of the res- ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the “HOT” range. If the level is at the low side of either range, add automatic fluid DEXRON(cid:3)II or III to bring the level within the range. To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun- terclockwise and it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser- voir cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.

lift up. To reinstall

transmission

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer- ing could be damaged.

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line. This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on. Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the af- fected area with clean water immedi- ately. If you still feel uncomfortable with your hands or eyes, go to the doctor.

NOTICE

If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint.

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Checking tire inflation pressure

Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level. The recommended cold tire inflation pressures, tire sizes and the com- bined weight of occupants and cargo (vehicle capacity weight) are de- scribed on page 376 in Section 8. They are also on the tire and loading information label. You should check the tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month. And do not forget the spare!

should

pressure

following

instructions

The for checking tire inflation pressure should be observed: (cid:1) The

be checked only when the tires are cold. If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1.5
km or 1 mile since, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pres- sure reading.

(cid:1) Always use a tire pressure gauge. The appearance of a tire can be misleading. Besides, tire inflation pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling.

(cid:1) Take special care when adding air to the compact spare tire. The smaller tire size can gain pressure very quickly. Add com- pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure.

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(cid:1) Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving. (cid:1) Never exceed the vehicle capac- ity weight. Passenger and lug- gage weight should be located so that the vehicle is balanced.

Tire pressure gauge

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Remove the tire valve cap. 2. Press the tip of the tire pressure

gauge to the tire valve.

3. Read the pressure using the grad-

uations of the gauge.

4. In case the tire inflation pressure is not within the prescribed range, insert the compressed air from the valve. In case of applying too much air, press the center of the valve and release the air to adjust.

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5. After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and ad- justment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.

6. Install the tire valve cap. If a gauge and air pump are not avail- able, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps. Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage. If the caps have been lost, have new ones put on as soon as pos- sible.

Incorrect tire inflation pressure may waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv- ing, reduce tire life and make your ve- hicle less safe to drive. If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Toyota deal- er.

CAUTION

Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following condi- tions may occur and cause an ac- cident resulting in death or seri- ous injuries. Low tire pressure (underinfla- tion)— (cid:1) Excessive wear (cid:1) Uneven wear (cid:1) Poor handling (cid:1) Possibility of blowouts from an

overheated tire

(cid:1) Poor sealing of the tire bead (cid:1) Wheel deformation and/or tire

separation

(cid:1) A greater possibility of tire

damage from road hazards

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Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator

High tire pressure (overinfla- tion)— (cid:1) Poor handling (cid:1) Excessive wear (cid:1) Uneven wear (cid:1) A greater possibility of tire

damage from road hazards

CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire’s tread for tread wear indicators. If the indicators show, replace the tires. The loca- tion of tread wear indicators is shown by the “TWI” or “D ” marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of each tire.

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The tires on your Toyota have built- in tread wear indicators to help you know when the tires need replace- ment. When the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica- tors will appear. If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. The lower the tread, the higher the risk of skidding. The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.). If you have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, or bulges indi- cating internal damage, the tire should be replaced. If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage, it should be replaced. If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

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If air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair. Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious. Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used. This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for future use.

REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire, use a tire of the same size and construction, and the same or greater maximum load as the originally installed tires. Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration, ground clearance, and clearance be- tween the body and tires or snow chains. Check that the maximum load of the replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater. As for the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer- tification Label. For details about the side wall of the tire and the Certification Label, see pages 271 and 273.

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Rotating tires

CAUTION

Observe the following instruc- tions. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. (cid:1) Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias- ply tires on your ve- hicle, as this may cause dan- gerous handling characteris- tics resulting in loss of control. (cid:1) Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause danger- ous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set. See “If you have a flat tire” on page 313 for tire change procedure. When a tire is replaced, the wheel should always be balanced. An unbalanced wheel may affect ve- hicle handling and tire life. Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally. When replacing a tubeless tire, the air valve should also be replaced with a new one.

With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires

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CAUTION

Do not include a compact spare tire when rotating the tires. It is designed for temporary use only.

Manual

To equalize the wear and help ex- tend tire life, Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires accord- ing to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance infor- mation, please refer to the “Sched- uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own- er’s Supplement”.) However, the most appropriate tim- ing for tire rotation may vary ac- cording to your driving habits and road surface conditions. See “If you have a flat tire” on page 313 in Section 4 for tire change proce- dure. When rotating tires, check for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pres- sure, improper wheel alignment, out- of- balance wheels, or severe braking.

With a spare tire of different wheel type from the installed tires

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Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires. SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Do not use tires other than those men- tioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.

CAUTION

Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting loss of control. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

in

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control. When storing removed tires, you should store them in a cool dry place. Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive with the snow tires

incorrectly inflated.

(cid:1) Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

with any type of snow tires.

Side chain

Cross chain

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size. For P215/60R16 and P215/55R17 use the following type chains.

tires,

A Diameter of side chain B Width of side chain C Length of side chain D Diameter of cross chain E Width of cross chain F Length of cross chain

mm (in.) 3 (0.12) 10 (0.39) 30 (1.18) 4 (0.16) 14 (0.55) 25 (0.98)

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or recom- is

the chain manufacturer’s mended speed lower.

limit, whichever

(cid:1) Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.

(cid:1) Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel braking, as use of chains may ad- versely affect vehicle handling.

(cid:1) When driving with chains installed, to drive carefully. Slow be sure down before entering curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur.

NOTICE

Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire, as it may re- sult in damage to the vehicle as well as the tire.

Replacing wheels WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced. If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control. WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re- placed by ones with the same load ca- pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset. This must be observed on compact spare tires, too. Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom- eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear- ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check local reg- ulations before installing chains.

NOTICE

If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could dam- age the vehicle body.

the

rear driving

CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire tires. Retighten chains on chains after km (1/4—1/2 mile). When installing chains on your tires, care- fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains.

0.5—1.0

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Replacement with used wheels is not rec- ommended as they may have been sub- jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.

CAUTION

Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting loss of control. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

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Aluminum wheel precautions (cid:1) When aluminum wheels, check tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).

the wheel nuts are

installing that

repaired, or (cid:1) If you have changed your the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).

rotated, tires, check

that

(cid:1) When using tire chains, be careful not

to damage the aluminum wheels.

(cid:1) Use only Toyota wheel nuts and for your aluminum

wrench designed wheels.

(cid:1) When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.

(cid:1) As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately.

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SECTION 7- 3

DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses Replacing the wiper blades Adding washer fluid Checking the headlight aim Replacing light bulbs

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Checking battery condition— —Precautions

CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. (cid:1) Do not cause a spark from the bat-

tery with tools.

(cid:1) Do not smoke or light a match near

the battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. (cid:1) Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

clothes.

(cid:1) Never ingest electrolyte. (cid:1) Wear protective safety glasses when

working near the battery.

(cid:1) Keep children away from the bat-

tery.

(cid:1) If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately.

(cid:1) If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so immediate- ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if nec- essary.

(cid:1) If you accidentally swallow electro- lyte, drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magne- sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emer- gency help.

EMERGENCY MEASURES (cid:1) If electrolyte gets

in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately immediate medical attention. If possible, con- tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi- cal office.

and get

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—Checking battery exterior

Terminals

Hold- down clamp

Ground cable

Check the battery for corroded or loose terminal connections, cracks, or loose hold- down clamp. a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak- ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi- nals with grease to prevent further cor- rosion.

b. If the terminal connections are loose, their clamp nuts—but do not

tighten overtighten.

c. Tighten

the hold- down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.

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—Checking battery condition

NOTICE

Type A

(cid:1) Be sure the engine and all accesso- ries are off before performing main- tenance.

(cid:1) When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (“-” mark) first and rein- stall it last.

(cid:1) Be careful not to cause a short cir-

cuit with tools.

(cid:1) Take care no solution gets into the

battery when washing it.

If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power window and moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection function will not function cor- rectly after you reconnect, replace or re- charge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normalize each system. To normalize them, see “Power windows” on page 40 and “Electric moon roof” on page 51 in Section 1- 2.

Green

Dark

Clear or light yellow

Type B

Blue

White

Red

CHECKING BY INDICATOR Check the battery condition by the indi- cator color.

Indicator color

Type A

Type B

Condition Condition

Green

Blue

Good

Dark

White

Clear or

light yellow

Red

Charging necessary. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer.

Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.

is off when connecting

CAUTION

(cid:1) Always charge the battery in an un- confined area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila- tion.

(cid:1) Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may ex- plode, causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.

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Checking and replacing fuses

Good

Blown

Good

Blown

Type A

Type B

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If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced. See “Fuse locations” on page 343 in Sec- tion 7- 1 for locations of the fuses. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. Pull the suspected fuse straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See page 381 in Section 8 for the functions controlled by each circuit.

Type B fuses—When any of the fuses are blown, contact your Toyota dealer. Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull- out tool. The location of the pull- out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good. If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse into the clip. Only install a fuse with the amperage rat- ing designated on the fuse box lid. If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the “MIR HTR”, “CIG” or “A/C” fuse, which may be dispensable for normal driving, and use it if its amperage rating is the same. If you cannot use one of the same amper- age, use one that is lower, but as close to the rating as possible. If the amperage is fuse might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip. It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve- hicle for emergencies.

that specified,

lower

than

the

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the new

If fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible. You should normalize the power window and moon roof if they do not operate au- tomatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly after replacing blown fuses. To normalize the power win- dow and moon roof, see “Power windows” on page 40 and “Electric moon roof” on page 51 in Section 1- 2.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am- perage rating, or any other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause ex- tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Adding washer fluid If any washer does not work, the low windshield washer fluid level warning light comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid. You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where tempera- tures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

Replacing the wiper blades

When the wipers no longer clean ade- quately, the wiper blades may be worn or cracked, requiring replacement. To remove the wiper blade from the arm, pull the blade in the direction of the arrow while squeezing the clip.

NOTICE

Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame.

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Checking the headlight aim (with discharge headlight)—

Removing clip

Remove the cover clips with a Phillips- head screwdriver and remove the cov- ers. the cover clip and Remove and cover as shown in the following illustra- tions.

install

Installing clip

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1: Vertical movement adjusting bolt 1
2: Vertical movement adjusting bolt 2

Before checking the headlight aim: 1. Be sure that the body around the head-

light is not deformed.

2. Park the vehicle on a level spot. 3. The driver gets into the driver’s seat and puts the vehicle in a state ready- ing for a driving (with a full tank). 4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

—Adjusting the vertical aiming

1. Turn

the vertical movement adjusting bolt 1 in either direction using a Phil- lips- head screwdriver. At time, keep the turning direction and number of turns in mind.

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following

illustrations show how

Replacing light bulbs— The to gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

(cid:1) To prevent burning yourself, do not replace the light bulbs while they are hot.

(cid:1) Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.

2. Turn

the vertical movement adjusting bolt 2 the same number of turns and in the same direction as step 1 using a Phillips- head screwdriver.

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Vehicles with discharge headlights— (cid:1) Do not touch the high voltage sock- the headlight turns on. is momentarily generated injury by

et when 20000 V and may cause severe electric shock.

(cid:1) Do not disassemble, repair or take apart the headlight bulbs, connec- tor, power supply circuits and ro- tated components. Or you may be injured by electric shocks. Call your dealer when the headlights fail to work or have to be replaced or dis- posed of.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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the

The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. This is not a problem because the is caused by fogging temperature difference between the outside and the windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if there large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or if there is water pooled light, contact your Toyota dealer.

inside of

inside

lens,

is a

just

like

the

the

Light bulbs

Headlights (low)

Discharge bulbs Halogen bulbs

Headlights (high) Front fog lights

Front turn signal/parking lights Front side marker lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights

Rear side marker lights Tail lights

Back- up lights

License plate lights Interior light

W Type

Bulb No.

D2R

9006

9005

9006

35

51

60

51

3457A

27/7

194

469

3.8

21

7443

21/5

194

194

921

194

W5W

3.8

3.8

18

3.8

W Type

Light bulbs

Front personal lights Rear personal lights Vanity lights

Glove box light

Door courtesy lights Trunk light

Bulb No.

W5W

W5W

7065

74

168

1.4

1.2

2825

4.8

A: D2R discharge bulbs B: HB4 halogen bulbs C: HB3 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs

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—Headlights, front fog, front turn signal/parking, front side marker, tail and back- up lights If either the left or right headlights, front turn signal/parking, front side marker, tail or back- up lights burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.

front

fog,

NOTICE

Do not try to replace the headlights, front fog, front turn signal/parking, front side marker, tail or back-up light bulbs by yourself. You may dam- age the vehicle.

—Rear turn signal, stop/tail and rear side marker lights

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—License plate lights

a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail light c: Rear side marker light

Use a flathead screwdriver.

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SECTION 8

SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses

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Dimensions and weights

Overall length

Overall width Overall height*

Wheelbase

Front tread

Rear tread

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)

Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo weight) * : Unladen vehicle

mm (in.)

5010 (197.2)

mm (in.)

1850

(72.8)

mm (in.)

1485

(58.5)

mm (in.)

2820 (111.0)

mm (in.)

1581

(62.2)

mm (in.)

1570

(61.8)

kg (lb.)

kg (lb.)

397

(875)

454 (1000)

Engine Model:

2GR- FE

Type:

6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):

94.0 (cid:1) 83.0 (3.70 (cid:1) 3.27)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

3456 (210.9)

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Fuel Fuel type:

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 Oc- tane Number 96) or higher is recom- mended.

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

70 (18.5, 15.4)

Service specifications ENGINE Spark plug type:

DENSO

FK20HR11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):

1.1 (0.043)

NOTICE

Use only above spark plugs. Do not adjust gaps for engine performance or smooth driveability.

ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

With filter Without filter

6.1 (6.4, 5.4) 5.7 (6.0, 5.0) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to grade and viscosity. Oil grade:

following

is used

satisfy

the

ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 5W- 30

Outside temperature

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

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listed

Guide”

is necessary

Generally, to change automatic transmission fluid only if your vehicle is driven under one of the Special Operating Conditions your “Scheduled Maintenance or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring maximum transaxle performance. Notice: Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimate- ly damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle. Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

BATTERY Open voltage* at 20(cid:1)C (68(cid:1)F):

12.6—12.8 V 12.2—12.4 V 11.8—12.0 V

* : Voltage

Fully charged Half charged Discharged

that

is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) or the engine (vehicles with smart key system) with all the lights turned off.

turned off

is

Charging rates:

5 A max.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)

Fluid type:

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

Change automatic transmission fluid only as necessary.

8.3 (8.8, 7.3)

Coolant type:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non- silicate, non- amine, non- nitrite, and non- borate coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.) Do not use plain water alone. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):

77 (3.0)

Pedal free play, mm (in.):

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):

9—11 clicks

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

STEERING Wheel free play:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON(cid:2)II or III

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Tires Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: Front and rear

kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

Tire size Tire size

P215/60R16 94V P215/55R17 93V

Tire inflation pressure

Under 160 km/h (99 mph) Over 160 km/h (99 mph)

200 (2.0, 29) 220 (2.2, 32)

240 (2.4, 35) 260 (2.6, 38)

Wheel size Wheel size

16 (cid:1) 6 1/2JJ

17 (cid:1) 7JJ

When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by- law, inflate the front and rear tires to 280 kPa (2.8 kgf/cm2 or bar, 41 psi) provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall. Spare

T155/70R17 110M Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):

420 (4.2, 60)

103 (10.5, 76)

kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

Wheel size 14 (cid:1) 4T

NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-

sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, page 355 through 363, in Section 7- 2.

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Fuses

6. INJ 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

7. STOP NO.1 15 A: Multiplex commu-

nication system

Instrument panel

Fuses (type A) 1. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system

fuel

2. STOP NO.2 7.5 A: Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, vehicle stability con- trol system, anti- lock brake system

3. RADAR CC 7.5 A: Vehicle stability

control system

4. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right- hand

headlight (low beam)

5. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left- hand head-

light (low beam)

Engine compartment

8. STR LOCK 25 A: Steering lock system 9. IMMOBI 7.5 A: Smart key system 10. AMP 30 A: Audio system 11. TURN/HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights 12. IG2 25 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

13. ETCS 10 A: Multiport

fuel

system/sequential multiport tion system

injection injec-

fuel

14. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system 15. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Multiplex commu-

nication system

16. AM2 7.5 A: Starter system 17. RAD NO.1 15 A: Audio system, center

display, navigation system

18. ECU- B 10 A: Center display, multiplex

communication system

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33. P/W 25 A: Power window, driving posi-

tion memory system

34. FUEL OPN 7.5 A: Fuel

filler door

opener

43. HTR 7.5 A: Air conditioning system, instrument panel lights, electric cooling fan

44. A/C COMP 7.5 A: Air conditioning sys-

35. AM1 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- fuel injection ignition sys-

tem/sequential multiport system, starting system, tem

36. A/C 7.5 A: Air conditioning system 37. DOOR NO.2 25 A: Multiplex commu-

nication system

38. S/ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roof 39. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights, front and rear side marker lights

40. PANEL 7.5 A: Seat heaters, navigation system, emergency flasher, electroni- cally controlled automatic transmission system, glove box light, instrument panel lights, power outlets

41. ECU IG NO.1 7.5 A: Center display, shift lock control system, electric moon roof, multiplex communication system

42. ECU IG NO.2 10 A: Anti- lock brake laser cruise control system, dynamic system, automatic headlight leveling system, vehicle stability control system, multiplex communication system

tem

45. S- HTR 20 A: Air conditioning system 46. GAUGE NO.1 10 A: Back- up lights, navigation system, emergency flashers

47. WIP 30 A: Windshield wipers 48. RR S/SHADE 10 A: Rear electric sun-

shade

49. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- tem/sequential multiport injection system, SRS airbag system, front pas- senger occupant classification system, smart key system, starter system

fuel

50. GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A: Gauges and me-

ters, center display

51. ECU- ACC 7.5 A: Power rear view mir- rors, center display, shift lock system, multiplex communication system

52. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter 53. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets 54. RADIO NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system,

navigation system

55. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers

19. DOME 7.5 A: Gauges and meters, clock, front personal lights, door cour- tesy lights, garage door opener, rear personal lights, trunk light

20. S- HORN 7.5 A: Horn 21. WASHER 20 A: Windshield washer 22. A/F 25 A: Air fuel ratio sensor 23. HEAD RH UPR 15 A: Right- hand

headlight (high beam)

24. HEAD LH UPR 15 A: Left- hand head-

light (high beam)

25. HORN 10 A: Horn 26. EFI NO.1 25 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system, fuel pump

fuel

27. RR DOOR 25 A: Power window (for

rear right passenger)

28. RL DOOR 25 A: Power window (for

rear left passenger)

29. FR DOOR 25 A: Power window (front passenger), driving position memory system

30. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights 31. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-

tem

32. MPX- B 7.5 A: Multiplex communication

system

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Fuses (type B) 56. ALT 120 A (vehicles without com- pass)/140 A (vehicles with compass): Charging system, “RR DEF”, “ABS/VSC NO2.” “ABS/VSC NO.1”, “RDI FAN”, “WASHER” and “S- HORN” fuses

“HEATER”,

57. MAIN 40 A: Headlights 58. ST/AM2 30 A: Starter system 59. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system 60. ABS/VSC NO.1 50 A: Anti- lock brake system, vehicle stability control system

61. RDI FAN 50 A: Electric cooling fan 62. ABS/VSC NO.2 30 A: Anti- lock brake system, vehicle stability control system 63. RR DEF 50 A: Rear windshield defog- ger, outside rear view mirror defoggers

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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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This quick reference guide provides you with information on Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Vehicle- to- Vehicle Distance Control Mode. Prior to use of this system, you should be thoroughly familiar with this system, referring to “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control” in Section 1- 7, Owner’s Manual in conjunction with this quick reference guide. (cid:3) Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Operation The laser radar sensor in this system primarily detects the reflectors of the vehicle ahead of you to determine the presence of the vehicle and the vehicle- to- vehicle distance. The detection range of the sensor is about 120 m (400 ft.) ahead. (cid:2) If no vehicle is detected ahead of you:

(cid:1) Your cruising speed is maintained at the preset speed from about 40 km/h (25 mph) to about 135 km/h (85 mph).

(cid:2) If a vehicle is detected ahead of you:

(cid:1) Your cruising speed changes in proportion to the speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain an appropriate distance from your vehicle

to the vehicle ahead.

(cid:1) If the vehicle ahead is out of the detection range, your cruising speed will be gradually increased up to the preset speed, and your

vehicle resumes fixed- speed cruising.

(cid:1) If the vehicle ahead decelerates abruptly or other vehicles cut in ahead of you, your vehicle may be too close to the vehicle ahead

of you. If this occurs, the display flashes and beeps. (Approach warning)

The dynamic laser cruise control should be used on roads in which sufficient vehicle- to- vehicle distance will be ensured (such as on freeways).

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(cid:3) Operation Requirements

Cruising from about 40 km/h (25 mph) to about 135 km/h (85 mph)

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The wipers are not operating at all or operating intermittently (including the same wiper operation in the “AUTO” position).

The selector lever is in the “D” position or the shift range position is in the “4” (forth range) or “5” (fifth range) in “S” mode.

Even if these requirements are met, the system may not operate properly under certain conditions such as bad weather. See Owner’s Manual for Complete Information.

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(cid:3) Cautions (cid:2) Do not rely too much on dynamic laser cruise control. Vehicle- to- vehicle distance control has its limitations.

Always remain aware of the distance from the vehicle ahead and other vehicles. If necessary, depress the brake pedal to ensure sufficient distance.

(cid:2) Dynamic laser cruise control is not a collision- avoidance system.

If necessary, depress the brake pedal to ensure sufficient distance.

(cid:2) Dynamic laser cruise control should not be used in the following conditions:

(cid:1) In bad weather (such as rain, fog, snow, sandstorms) (cid:1) In direct sunlight from the front (cid:1) Raindrops or snowflakes get in the laser radar sensor glass (cid:1) On the roads in heavy traffic or at sharp bends (cid:1) On slippery road surfaces (icy or snow- covered road surfaces) (cid:1) On steep downhill slopes (cid:1) Continual acceleration or deceleration (such as on busy traffic) (cid:1) On roads with steep and short inclines and declines In any conditions of the above, an appropriate vehicle- to- vehicle distance control may not be attained.

(cid:2) This system is not provided to justify careless driving.

Always remain aware of the distance from the vehicle ahead and other vehicles.

(cid:2) The dynamic laser cruise control should not be used when exiting from,

or when entering or merging onto a freeway. When you are following a slower moving vehicle and exiting, the sensor does not detect the vehicle and will accelerate to preset speed.

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(cid:3) Cautions (cid:2) If other vehicles are driving outside of the laser radar detection range, a delay in the detection of the vehicle cutting in

at short range or detection failure of the motorcycle running on the side of the same lane will occur. In this case, the dynamic laser cruise control system will not function properly.

(cid:2) The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead cannot be accurately detected in the following cases:

(cid:1) The vehicle ahead has higher ground clearance, which means that the placement of the reflectors is in a higher position. (cid:1) The rear section of the vehicle ahead is extremely dirty. (cid:1) The vehicle ahead or other vehicles around you are flinging up water or snow. (cid:1) Excessive exhaust gas (black smoke) is coming from the vehicle ahead or other vehicles around you, obscuring your front

view.

(cid:1) Protective film is attached to the reflectors on the vehicle ahead, or reflectors are not installed on the vehicle ahead or are

damaged.

(cid:1) Heavy luggage is loaded on top of your rear seats.

(cid:2) The laser radar sensor automatically detects dirt if dirt is sticking to the sensor glass of your vehicle.

However, in some cases dirt may not be detected. At this time warning display does not operate and an appropriate vehicle- to- vehicle distance cannot be maintained. Continue driving with due care to the vehicle ahead.

(cid:2) Dynamic laser cruise control does not operate when the vehicle is at a stop or is driving very slowly.

(cid:1) Pay special attention to the very slow vehicle at the end of the line in heavy traffic or at the toll gate.

(cid:2) Turn off the main switch when dynamic laser cruise control is not in use. (cid:2) The approach warning may not turn on even if the vehicle drives closer to the vehicle ahead in the following conditions:

(cid:1) Your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are cruising at almost the same speed. (cid:1) The vehicle ahead is cruising at a faster speed than yours. (The distance between the vehicles will become longer.) (cid:1) The accelerator pedal is depressed, immediately after the release of the accelerator pedal or immediately after the speed

setting.

(cid:2) Depending on the road configuration (curved roads) or your vehicle condition (steering wheel maneuvering, position in

the lane), vehicles in other lanes or surrounding objects will be detected.

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(cid:3) Warning Display If dynamic laser cruise control detects bad weather or malfunction of the system, the master warning light comes on and the alarm sounds, and one of the warning codes “C1”, “C2” or “E3” will appear on the display.

“CRUISE” indicator light

Master Warning Light

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Warning code

Warning code

Conditions

C1

C2

E3*

Laser radar sensor glass is dirty

(cid:1) Wipers are operating at high or low speeds (cid:1) Direct sunlight from front (cid:1) It is difficult to make a measurement

because of bad weather

System malfunction has been detected

* : “CRUISE” indicator light also flashes.

If a warning message appears on the display, take the appropriate measure referring to Section 1- 7, “Owner’s Manual”.

(cid:3) Approach Warning Dynamic laser cruise control and approach warning do not operate when the vehicle ahead is at a stop or is driving much slower than your vehicle. Use caution for the vehicle at the end of the line in heavy traffic or at the tollgate, the vehicle at a stop and the very slow vehicle. If your vehicle approaches the vehicle ahead because of insufficient braking when the vehicle ahead decelerates abruptly or when another vehicle cuts in ahead of you, the display flashes and beeps. Depress the brake pedal to slow down, ensuring sufficient vehicle- to- vehicle distance.

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(cid:3) Operation Procedure The operation procedure is shown as follows. For the detailed information, see Section 1- 7 in the “Owner’s Manual”. (cid:2) Setting 1 Push the “ON- OFF” button to turn on the system. The “CRUISE” and “READY” indicator lights in the instrument cluster come on.

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2 Bring your vehicle to the desired speed. 3 Press the control lever downward in the “- SET” direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If a vehicle is detected ahead of you: Your cruising speed changes in proportion to the speed of the vehicle ahead to maintain an appropriate distance from your vehicle to the vehicle ahead. If there was no vehicle ahead, your cruising speed will be gradually increased up to the preset speed. If no vehicle is detected ahead of you: Your cruising speed is maintained at the preset speed. (cid:2) Cancelling

To stop the operation: Pressing the “ON- OFF” button. To stop the operation temporarily: Pull the lever in the “CANCEL” direction. Depressing the brake pedal. To resume follow- up cruising or cruising at fixed speed, press the control lever upward and release it.

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(cid:3) Operation Procedure (cid:2) Acceleration/Deceleration

To accelerate: Depress the accelerator pedal. (When you release the accelerator pedal, follow- up cruising or fixed speed cruising resumes.) If there was no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will accelerate gradually to the preset speed. At this time, depressing the accelerator pedal or pressing the control lever upward and releasing it will accelerate quickly. To decelerate: Depress the brake pedal. (Even when you release the brake pedal, dynamic laser cruise control does not return to follow- up cruising or fixed speed cruising. Press the control lever upward to resume follow- up- cruising or fixed speed cruising.)

(cid:2) Changing the preset speed

Using the control lever:

1 Press the control lever upward or downward.

(cid:1) Press the control lever upward in the “+ RES” direction to increase the preset speed. (cid:1) Press the control lever downward in the “- SET” direction to decrease the preset

speed.

The displayed speed will increase or decrease every 5 mph.

2 Release the control lever when the display shows the desired preset speed.

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To increase the preset speed

To decrease the preset speed

Using the accelerator and brake pedals:

1 Depress the accelerator or brake pedal to attain the desired speed. 2 Press the control lever downward in the “- SET” direction and release the lever.

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(cid:3) Operation Procedure (cid:2) To restore the previous control

If the preset speed has been cancelled, when you press the lever upward in the “+ RES” direction while “READY” shows up on the instrument cluster and at a vehicle speed of about more than 40 km/h (25 mph), the speed set prior to cancellation will be restored.

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(cid:2) Changing vehicle- to- vehicle distance setting

You can select one of the following vehicle- to- vehicle distances: LONG, MIDDLE or SHORT. Each time you push the distance switch briefly, the setting changes from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT and then back to LONG. You can confirm the setting on the display.

LONG

MIDDLE

SHORT

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In addition to the vehicle- to- vehicle distance control mode described in this quick reference guide, dynamic laser cruise control has conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at fixed speeds. For the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, see Section 1- 7 in the “Owner’s Manual”. (cid:2) Changing to the conventional (fixed speed) control mode 1 Push the “ON- OFF” button to turn on the system. The

(cid:2) Each mode display

“CRUISE” and “READY” indicator lights in the instrument cluster come on.

The control system in the vehicle- to- vehicle distance control mode differs from the one in the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode. When using dynamic laser cruise control, make sure which mode is selected.

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Displays in the instrument cluster:

Vehicle- to- Vehicle Distance Control Mode

Fixed Speed Control Mode

2 Push the control lever in the “MODE” direction for longer

than 1 second to change to conventional cruise control mode. The “NORM.” indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on.

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