TOYOTA AVALON 2004 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Fuses (type A)1. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: No circuit
2. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: No circuit
3. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Righthand
headlight (low beam)
4. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Lefthand head-
light (low beam)
5. ABS NO.4 5 A: Vehicle stability control
system
6. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
7. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
Instrument panel
9. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse
10. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
11. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
12. DCC 30 A: “DOME”, “ECUB” and
“RADIO” fuses
13. SECURITY 10 A: Theftdeterrent sys-
tem
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, theftdeterrent sys-
tem
Fuses

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18. AM2 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel 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
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, air flow meter, oxygen
sensor, evaporative emission control
system, throttle positi oner control sys-
tem, engine control system
20. ABS NO.3 25 A: Antilock brake sys-
tem
21. ABS NO.2 25 A: Vehicle stability con-
trol system
22. EFI NO.1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump
23. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
24. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (high beam), high beam indicator
light
25. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Righthand
headlight (high beam)
26. ECUIG NO.1 5 A: Electric cooling
fans 27. ECUB 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, tail lights, rear side marker
lights, rear light failure warning light,
engine control system
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, antilock brake system, auto anti
glare inside rear view mirror, automatic
light control system, power seats, rear
light failure warning light, automatic
transmission indicator lights, power out-
let, power window (for driver), brake
system warning light, electric moon
roof
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, multiin-
formation display 37. PANEL 5 A:
Gauges and meters, audio
system, cigarette lighter, air c ondition-
ing system, emergency flasher, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power rear view mirrors,
multiinformation 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. ECUACC 5 A: Audio system, power
rear view mirrors, multiinformation dis-
play, shift lock system, multiplex com-
munication system
41. SRSACC 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: Backup lights
45. OBDII 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
te

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46. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, antilock 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 pers onal
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. ECUIG NO.2 10 A: Antilock brake
system, cruise control system, multiin-
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-
tem, trunk opener, multiplex commu-
nication system
55. SUN ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roofFuses (type B)
56. AM1 40 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
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: Antilock brake system,
“ABS NO.4” fuse
64. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “A/C”, “ABS NO.2”,
“ABS NO.3”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “AM1”,
“ABS” and “ABS NO.4” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners328
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SECTION 9

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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.
(Tollfree: 18003314331).
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 campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may ei-
ther call the Auto Safety Hotline
tollfree at 18004249393 (or
3660123 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

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Publication No. OM41412U
Part No. 01999-41412
Printed in Japan 01040800
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 120 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during breakin period 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 278 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
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 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 “EnergyConserving” 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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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU  PLEASE BUCKLE UP
Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.
Toyota belts are:
Comfortable
Easy to use
Convenient
We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
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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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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
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electrical system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup 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 stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.