fuel type TOYOTA AVALON 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 397
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Headlights/daytime running lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Front turn signal/parking lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 365, Wattages: P. 432)
*: If equipped
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1464-1. Before driving
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type par king brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 433)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

1864-4. Refueling
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→P. 433
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

4268-1. Specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine
Model3.5L 6-cylinder (2GR-FE)
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

4358-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
● Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

483Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 397
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 341
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 273
Front seats ............................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 316
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 120
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269
Front side marker lights.......... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 171
Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel ........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 387
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 186
Type...................................... 426
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 186 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 186
Fuel pump shut off system..... 387
Fuses ........................................ 362
Garage door opener ................ 294
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box ................................. 276
Grocery bag hooks.................. 283
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487Alphabetical index
Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 172Operation .............................. 172
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 388
Parking lights ........................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 370
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 202
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 273
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 288
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 250 Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 202
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 222
Radiator .................................... 336
Rear personal lights ................ 273
Rear seat heaters .................... 269
Rear sunshade......................... 291
Rear turn signal lights ............ 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 264
Refueling .................................. 186 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 188
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 360
Fuses .................................... 362
Light bulbs ............................ 365
Tires...................................... 397
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 320
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 328 P. 103 P. 188
Hood lock release leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 328P. 431
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 186, 426
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 3 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 2 6
Engine oil type
P. 426