checking oil TOYOTA AVALON 2010 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

332 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 433
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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394 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Abnormal level of engine oil pressure.
This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil
declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil
and adding oil if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lampMalfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning light Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• Front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Engine
Compartment........................ 330
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Hood ..................................... 327
How to start the engine ........................ 133, 137
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start...... 414
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Overheating .......................... 424
Engine compartment cover .... 331
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 435
Checking .............................. 336
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 433
Checking .............................. 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Event data recorder ................ 391
Floor mats ................................ 298
Fluid
Brake .................................... 338
Washer ................................. 344
Fog lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 438
Foot light .................................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 396
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 438 Fuel
Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................148
Fuel pump shut off system ....390
Gas station information .........476
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................80
Fuel door.....................................80
Fuel filler door ............................80
Fuel pump shut off system .....390
Fuses.........................................367
Garage door opener.................301
Gas station information...........476
Gauges ......................................148
Glove box..................................279
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................242
Hazard lights
Switch....................................384
Head restraints ...........................59
Headlight aim ...........................376
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................382
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................438
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................293
Side mirror.............................208
Hood ..........................................327
Hooks
Cargo ....................................299
Shopping bag ........................299
Horn...........................................147
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