engine TOYOTA AVALON 2003 XX20 / 2.G Owners Manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of valueconscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and
quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner ’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and troublefree motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
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Please leave this Owner ’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.
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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may
find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota
Motor Corporation.

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
4. Speedometer5. Engine immobiliser system indicator
light
6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Clock
8. Outside temperature display9. “ADJ” button∗
10. “MODE” button∗
11. “ODO/TRIP” button
12. Fuel gauge
∗: This button is used to adjust the clock. For details, see “Clock” in Section 19.
Instrument cluster overview
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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
4. Speedometer
5. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light6. Clock∗
7. Outside temperature display∗
8. Multiinformation display
9. “LIGHT” button
∗
10. “MODE” button∗
11. “RESET/ADJ” button∗
12. “DISPLAY” button∗
13. Odometer and two trip meters
14. “ODO/TRIP” button
15. Fuel gauge
∗: This button is used to operate the multiinformation display. For details, see “Multiinformation display” in Section 19. Ty p e B

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Tachometer
3. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
4. Speedometer5. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
6. Clock
∗
7. Outside temperature display∗
8. Odometer and two trip meters9. “ODO/TRIP” button
10. Fuel gauge
∗: For details, please refer to the separate “Navigation system Owner ’s manual”. Ty p e C

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Brake system warning light∗
1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗
1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗
1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗
1
or
Low fuel level warning light
∗
1
Antilock brake system warning light∗
1or
Open door warning light∗
1
Rear light failure warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗
1
Front outside passenger ’s seat belt reminder
light∗
1
Vehicle skid control system and traction control
system warning light∗
1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobiliser system17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 2

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master key—This key works in every
lock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the
glove box, trunk and armrest door in
the rear seat.
To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master key (black)—This key works in
every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need it to make you a new key with
builtin transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work
in the glove box, trunk and armrest
door in the rear seat.
A transponder chip for engine immobiliser
system has been filled in the head of the
master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
Keys (without engine
immobiliser system)Keys (with engine immobiliser
system)

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To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after taking
off other transponder keys (includ-
ing keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.

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The engine immobiliser system is a
theft prevention system. When you in-
sert the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the ve-
hicle. The engine will start, only when
the electronic code in the chip corre-
sponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is set-
ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent
system” in this section.)
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes unsteady.Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with builtin transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys-
tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobiliser sys-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, the proper
operation of the system cannot be
guaranteed.
Engine immobiliser system

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
interior light.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system”
for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will remain on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
Theft deterrent system