2008 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

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Tire related term Meaning ) on at A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E- 1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( least one sidewall The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road A tread section running circumferentially around a tire Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing Snow tire Test rim Tread Tread rib Tread separation Treadwear indicators (TWI) Wheel-holding fixture *: Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distri bution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities 427 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat 2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat 2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat 6-1. Specifications Designated seating capacity, Number of occupants 2 through 4 5 through 10 11 through 15 16 through 20 428 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-2. Customization Customizable features Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per- sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toy- ota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details. Item Function Default setting Smart key system (→P. 24) Wireless remote control (→P. 35) Smart key system Operation signal (Emergency flashers) Operation signal (Buzzer) Unlocking operation Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked ON ON ON Driver’s door unlocked in 1- step, all doors unlocked in 2-step Customized setting OFF OFF OFF All doors unlocked in 1-step OFF 60 seconds 30 seconds 120 seconds 429 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-2. Customization Item Function Default setting Customized setting OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON Push and hold Push twice One short push ON ON Driver’s door unlocked in 1- step, all doors unlocked in 2-step OFF OFF All doors unlocked in 1-step OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF Wireless remote control (→P. 35) Door lock (→P. 39) Operation indicator (Emergency flashers) Operation indicator (Buzzer) Trunk unlocking func- tion Trunk unlocking opera- tion Panic function Buzzer sounds when pushing with any door not closed Unlocking using a key Speed-detecting auto- matic door lock function Opening driver’s door unlocks all doors Shift the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors Shift the shift lever to position other than “P” locks all doors 430 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-2. Customization Item Function Default setting Automatic light control system (→P. 143) Light sensor sensitivity Time elapsed before headlights automati- cally turn off after doors are closed Daytime running light Level 3 60 seconds ON Customized setting Levels 1 to 5 0 seconds 30 seconds 90 seconds OFF* *: Vehicles sold outside Canada 431 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-2. Customization Item Function Default setting Windshield wipers and washer (→P. 146) Illumination (→P. 252) Switching operation when the vehicle is sta- tionary Drip prevention function Time elapsed before the drip prevention function operates Time elapsed before lights turn off Operation when the doors are unlocked Operation after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch turned OFF Front/rear personal lights turned on when a door is opened Outer foot lights Rear sunshade (→P. 273) Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates ON ON Variable depending on the vehicle speed 15 seconds ON ON Corresponding light only ON 0.7 seconds Customized setting OFF OFF 3 seconds 7.5 seconds 30 seconds OFF OFF All lights OFF OFF 0 seconds 0.9 seconds 1.2 seconds 432 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-3. Initialization Items to initialize After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol- lowing items must be initialized for normal system operation. Item Power window Moon roof Engine oil maintenance data Tire pressure warning system When to initialize Reference • After reconnecting or changing the battery • After changing a fuse • After changing engine oil • When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla- tion pressures. • When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight, etc. • When changing the tire size. P. 67 P. 70 P. 311 P. 324 433 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 6-3. Initialization 434 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 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 inform 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 complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can- not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 436 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English. 437 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 438 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 7 439 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) 440 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Abbreviation list Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING A/C ABS ACC ALR CRS ECU EDR ELR GAWR I/M LED MMT M + S MTBE OBD SRS TIN TPMS TRAC VIN VSC Air Conditioning Anti-lock Brake System Accessory Automatic Locking Retractor Child Restraint System Electronic Control Unit Event Data Recorder Emergency Locking Retractor Gross Axle Weight Ratings Emission inspection and maintenance Light Emitting Diode Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl Mud and Snow Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether On Board Diagnostics Supplemental Restraint System Tire Identification Number Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System Traction Control Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Stability Control 442 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Alphabetical index Alphabetical index A/C............................................ 178 ABS........................................... 163 Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter............. 337 Automatic air conditioning system................................ 178 Steering switches ................. 185 Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 85 Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 88 Airbag warning light.............. 371 Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 91 Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 93 General airbag precautions.... 88 Locations of airbags ............... 82 Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 92 Side airbag precautions.......... 88 Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions............. 85 SRS airbags ........................... 82 Alarm.......................................... 77 Antenna.................................... 195 Anti-lock brake system........... 163 Armrest .................................... 272 Ashtrays................................... 267 Audio input .............................. 216 Audio system Antenna................................ 195 Audio input ........................... 216 AUX adapter......................... 216 CD player/changer ............... 198 MP3/WMA disc..................... 206 Optimal use .......................... 214 Portable music player........... 216 Radio.................................... 191 Steering switches ................. 217 Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 143 Automatic light control system ....................................143 Automatic transmission Automatic transmission.........129 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................393 S mode..................................131 AUX adapter .............................216 Back-up lights Wattage.................................413 Battery Checking ...............................318 If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................397 Preparing and checking before winter.......................170 Bluetooth® ................................220 Brake Fluid ......................................315 Parking brake........................134 Brake assist..............................163 Break-in tips .............................115 Care Exterior..................................288 Interior...................................291 Seat belts ..............................292 Cargo capacity .........................166 CD player/changer ...................198 Center display ..........................141 Chains.......................................172 Child-protectors.........................41 Child restraint system Definition .................................99 Installation.............................102 Installing CRS with lower anchorages.........................107 Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................103 Installing CRS with top straps..................................108 443 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Display Trip information.....................142 Do-it-yourself maintenance ....300 Door pocket..............................262 Doors Door lock...........................24, 35 Rear door child-protector ........41 Driver’s seat belt reminder light.........................................373 Driving Break-in tips..........................115 Correct posture .......................80 Procedures............................114 Winter driving tips .................170 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly .................395 Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on......370 If the electronic key does not operate properly .................395 If the engine will not start ......391 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................393 If the battery is discharged ...397 If the warning buzzer sounds................................370 If the warning light turns on...............................370 If you have a flat tire .............382 If you lose your keys .............394 If you think something is wrong..................................366 If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................404 If your vehicle needs to be towed..................................362 If your vehicle overheats.......401 Alphabetical index Child safety Airbag precautions ..................88 Child-protectors.......................41 Child restraint system..............99 How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................57 Installing child restraints........102 Moon roof................................71 Power window lock switch.......66 Power window precautions .....68 Removed key battery precautions .........................342 Seat belt comfort guide ...........55 Seat belt precautions ..............58 Seat heater precautions........271 Trunk.......................................45 Cleaning Exterior..................................288 Interior...................................291 Seat belts ..............................292 Climate control seat.................270 Clock .........................................265 Compass...................................283 Condenser ................................314 Console box .............................257 Cooling system Engine overheating ...............401 Cruise control Cruise control........................149 Dynamic laser cruise control.................................152 Cup holders..............................261 Curtain shield airbags ...............82 Customizable features.............429 Daytime running light system ....................................144 Defogger Rear window .........................187 Side mirror.............................187 Dimension.................................406 Dinghy towing ..........................176 444 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Engine Compartment........................ 306 Engine switch ............... 122, 126 Hood..................................... 303 How to start the engine ........................ 122, 126 Identification number............ 407 If the engine will not start...... 391 Ignition switch............... 122, 126 Overheating.......................... 401 Engine compartment cover.... 307 Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 410 Checking .............................. 313 Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 170 Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 135 Engine immobilizer system...... 75 Engine oil Capacity ............................... 409 Checking .............................. 308 Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 170 Event data recorder ................ 368 Floor mats................................ 275 Fluid Brake.................................... 315 Washer................................. 321 Fog lights Switch................................... 145 Wattage................................ 413 Foot light.................................. 252 Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 93 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light........................ 373 Front seats Adjustment ............................. 46 Driving position memory......... 50 Front turn signal lights Wattage................................ 413 Alphabetical index Fuel Capacity ................................408 Fuel gauge ............................135 Fuel pump shut off system....367 Gas station information .........452 Information ............................414 Refueling.................................72 Fuel door.....................................72 Fuel filler door............................72 Fuel pump shut off system .....367 Fuses.........................................344 Garage door opener.................278 Gas station information...........452 Gauges......................................135 Glove box..................................256 Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................220 Head restraints...........................53 Headlight aim ...........................353 Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................359 Switch....................................143 Wattage.................................413 Heaters Seat heaters..........................270 Side mirror.............................187 Hood..........................................303 Hooks Cargo ....................................276 Shopping bag........................276 445 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Alphabetical index I/M test.......................................299 Ignition switch..................122, 126 Identification Engine...................................407 Vehicle ..................................407 Illuminated entry system.........252 Indicator lights .........................138 Initialization Items to initialize....................433 Inside rear view mirror ..............62 Instrument panel light control ....................................137 Interior lights Interior lights..........................252 Switch....................................254 Wattage.................................413 Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........304 Replacing the wheel..............382 Jack handle ..............................382 Keyless entry..............................35 Keys Electronic key..........................22 Engine switch................122, 126 If the electronic key does not properly...............................395 If you lose your keys .............394 Key number plate....................23 Keyless entry...........................35 Keys ........................................22 Mechanical key .......................23 Wireless remote control key....35 Laser cruise control.................152 Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs.............355 Wattage.................................413 Light bulbs Replacing ..............................355 Wattage.................................413 446 Lights Fog light switch .....................145 Headlights switch..................143 Interior lights list....................252 Outer foot light ......................252 Personal light switch .............254 Replacing light bulbs.............355 Turn signal lever ...................133 Vanity lights...........................264 Wattage.................................413 Load capacity...........................169 Lock steering column......124, 127 Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance...300 General maintenance............296 Maintenance data .................406 Maintenance requirements ...294 Meter Instrument panel light control.................................137 Meters...................................135 Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............62 Side mirror heater .................187 Side mirrors.............................64 Vanity mirrors........................264 Moon roof ...................................69 MP3 disc ...................................206 Odometer..................................135 Oil Engine oil ..............................308 Opener Fuel filler door .........................72 Hood .....................................303 Trunk.......................................44 Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment..............................64 Driving position memory .........50 Outside temperature display ......................................266 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Overhead console................... 258 Overheating, Engine ............... 401 Parking brake .......................... 134 Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 355 Switch................................... 143 Wattage................................ 413 Personal light Switch................................... 254 Wattage................................ 413 Power outlets........................... 268 Power windows ......................... 66 Radiator.................................... 314 Radio ........................................ 191 Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 48 Rear sunshade ........................ 273 Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 355 Wattage................................ 413 Rear window defogger............ 187 Replacing Fuses.................................... 344 Key battery ........................... 340 Light bulbs............................ 355 Tires ..................................... 382 Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 436 Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt............ 55 Automatic locking retractor................................ 56 Child restraint system installation.......................... 102 Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 292 Emergency locking retractor................................ 56 How to wear your seat belt..... 54 Alphabetical index How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................57 Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..............57 Reminder light.......................373 Seat belt extenders .................58 Seat belt pretensioners ...........56 Seat heaters..............................270 Seating capacity.......................169 Seats Adjustment ........................46, 48 Adjustment precaution ......47, 49 Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............102 Cleaning................................291 Climate control ......................270 Climate control seat ..............270 Driver’s seat position memory.................................50 Head restraint..........................53 Properly sitting in the seat.......80 Seat heaters..........................270 Service reminder indicators ..............................139 Shift lever Automatic transmission.........129 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................393 Shift lock system .....................393 Shopping bag hooks ...............276 Side airbags................................82 Side marker lights Switch....................................143 Side mirror Adjustment ..............................64 Mirror position memory ...........50 Smart key system Antenna location .....................26 Entry function ..........................24 Starting the engine................122 Spare tire Inflation pressure...................412 Spare tire...............................382 447 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Alphabetical index Spark plug ................................410 Specifications...........................406 Speedometer ............................135 Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................61 Audio switches ......................217 Climate switches ...................185 Steering wheel memory ..........50 Storage compartment..............260 Storage feature.........................255 Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................404 Sun visors.................................263 Switch Engine switch................122, 126 Fog light switch .....................145 Ignition switch................122, 126 Light switches........................143 Power door lock switch ...........39 Power window switch..............66 Window lock switch.................66 Wipers and washer switch ....146 Tail lights Replacing light bulbs.............356 Switch....................................143 Wattage.................................413 Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................77 Engine immobilizer system .....75 Theft prevention labels..............79 Tire inflation pressure .............412 Tire information Glossary................................422 Size .......................................419 Tire identification number......418 Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................420 Tires Chains...................................172 Checking...............................322 If you have a flat tire..............382 Inflation pressure ..................412 Information............................417 Replacing..............................382 Rotating tires.........................322 Size.......................................412 Snow tires .............................173 Tire pressure warning system ........................323, 373 Tools .........................................382 Total load capacity ..................169 Towing Dinghy towing .......................176 Trailer towing ........................175 TRAC.........................................163 Trip information .......................142 Trunk Extending a space ................277 Opener....................................44 Wattage.................................413 Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.............355 Switch ...................................133 Wattage.................................413 Valet key .....................................22 Vanity lights Vanity lights...........................264 Wattage.................................413 Vanity mirrors ..........................264 Vehicle identification number ...................................407 Vehicle load limits ...................169 VSC ...........................................163 448 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Alphabetical index Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking...................35 Replacing the battery ............340 WMA disc..................................206 Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 370 Downshifting......................... 132 Open door ........................... 372 Seat belt reminder................ 373 Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 372 Automatic heading light leveling system .................. 372 Brake system........................ 370 Charging system .................. 371 Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light........... 374 Low fuel level........................ 372 Malfunction indicator lamp.... 371 Open door ............................ 372 Seat belt reminder light ........ 373 SRS airbags ......................... 371 Tire pressure warning light .................................... 373 Vehicle stability control......... 372 Washer Checking .............................. 321 Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 170 Switch................................... 146 Washing and waxing............... 288 Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 166 Load limits ............................ 169 Weight .................................. 406 Wheels...................................... 335 Window glasses ....................... 66 Window lock switch.................. 66 Windows Power windows ...................... 66 Rear window defogger ......... 187 Washer................................. 146 Windshield wipers................... 146 Winter driving tips................... 170 449 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) What to do if... What to do if... A tire punctures P. 382 If you have a flat tire The engine does not start P. 75 Engine immobilizer system P. 391 If the engine will not start P. 397 If the battery is discharged The shift lever cannot be moved out P. 393 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P. 401 If your vehicle overheats The key is lost P. 394 If you lose your keys The battery runs out P. 397 If the battery is discharged The doors cannot be locked P. 39 Doors The horn begins to sound P. 77 Alarm The vehicle is stuck in mud or sand P. 404 If the vehicle becomes stuck 450 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) What to do if... The warning light or indicator light comes on P. 370 If the warning light turns on nWarning lights or or Brake system warning light Malfunction indicator lamp or P. 370 P. 371 ABS warning light P. 372 Low fuel level warning light P. 372 SRS warning light P. 371 Open door warning light P. 372 Charging system warn- ing light P. 371 VSC warning light P. 372 Dynamic laser cruise control master warning P. 374 Driver’s seat belt reminder light P. 373 Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light P. 373 P. 372, 373 Tire pressure warning light Automatic headlight leveling system warning light P. 372 Low engine oil pressure warning light P. 371 Engine oil replacement reminder light P. 374 Low washer fluid warning light P. 373 451 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) GAS STATION INFORMATION Auxiliary catch lever Trunk opener P. 303 P. 44 Fuel filler door P. 72 Hood lock release lever P. 303 Fuel filler door opener Tire inflation pressure P. 72 P. 412 Fuel tank capacity Fuel type Cold tire inflation pressure Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill) Engine oil type 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.) Unleaded gasoline only P. 72, 408 P. 412 With filter Without filter “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil qt. (L, Imp.qt.) 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 6.0 (5.7, 5.0) P. 409 452 AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)

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