TOYOTA AVALON 2005 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weights374
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Engine 374
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Fuel 375
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Service specifications 375
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Tires 378
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Fuses 379
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SECTION 8

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Model:2GR −FE
Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 94.0 83.0 (3.70 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
3456 (210.9)
Overall length mm (in.) 5010 (197.2)
Overall width mm (in.) 1850 (72.8)
Overall height∗
1mm (in.) 1485 (58.5)
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2820 (111.0)
Front treadmm (in.) 1581 (62.2)
Rear treadmm (in.) 1570 (61.8)
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1: Unladen vehicle∗2: For Canada only
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 397 (875)
Towing capacity∗2 (trailer weight + cargo weight) kg (lb.) 454 (1000)
Dimensions and weights Engine

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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) ENGINE
Spark plug type:
DENSO FK20HR11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
NOTICE
Use only above spark plug and do not
adjust gaps for your engine perfor-
mance smooth driveability.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):With filter 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Fuel Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):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. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed (vehicles with
key cylinder −type ignition switch) or the
engine is turned off (vehicles with
smart key system) with all the lights
turned off
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. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” 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.

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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 II
or III

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Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Standard tireskPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur eWheel sizeUnder 160 km/h (99 mph)Over 160 km/h (99 mph)
P215/60R16 94V200 (2.0, 29)240 (2.4, 35)16  6 1/ 2J J
P215/55R17 93V220 (2.2, 32)260 (2.6, 38)17  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.
Compact spare tire kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
T155/70R17 110M 420 (4.2, 60) 14  4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing ti res or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-
sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions”, page 353 through 361, in Section 7 −2.
Tires

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Engine compartment
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)1. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
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) 6. INJ 15 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7. STOP NO.1 15 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system
8. STR LOCK 25 A: Steering lock system
9. IMMOBI 7.5 A: Engine immobilizer sys-
tem, 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-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
13. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
14. ALTS 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. ECUB 10 A: Center display, multiplex
communication system
Fuses

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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. SHORN 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−had head-
light (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
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, fuel pump
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. MPXB 7.5 A: Multiplex communication
system 33. P/W 25 A:
Power widow, driving posi-
tion memory system
34. FUEL OPN 7.5 A: Fuel filler door
opener
35. AM1 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, ignition sys-
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, emer gency 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
system, dynamic laser cruise control
system, automatic headlight leveling
system, vehicle stability control system,
multiplex communication system 43. HTR 7.5 A:
Air conditioning system,
instrument panel lights, electric cooling
fan
44. A/C COMP 7.5 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem
45. SHTR 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-
t

em/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, engine immobilizer system,
SRS airbag system, front passenger
occupant classification system, smart
key system, starter system
50. GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A: Gauges and me-
ters, center display
51. ECUACC 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

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