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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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STEP2

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
● The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 435)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 327Trunk openerP. 4 6Fuel filler door P. 8 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 327Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 0Tire inflation pressureP. 4 3 7
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 80, 432
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 3 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 433