Engine TOYOTA AVALON 2011 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

517 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Toyota recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10 % ethanol or 15 % MTBE.
●If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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■Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weightThe combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weightThe weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weightThe sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

535 6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(P. 177)Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionaryON OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operatesVariable
depending on
the vehicle
speed3 seconds
Illumination
(P. 334)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedON OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFFON OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is openedCorresponding
light onlyAll lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ON OFF
Rear
sunshade
(P. 354)Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window• After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuseP. 8 1
Moon roof P. 85
Engine oil
maintenance data• After changing engine oil P. 398
Tire pressure warning
system• When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size.P. 4 1 1
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialized for normal system operation.

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Child restraint system
Definition ............................... 121
Installation ............................. 125
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................126
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 128
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 132
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................108
Child-protectors ....................... 45
Child restraint system............120
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................69
Installing child restraints ........ 125
Moon roof ................................86
Power window lock switch....... 80
Power window precautions .....82
Removed key battery
precautions .........................430
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 66
Seat belt precautions ..............70
Seat heater precautions ........ 352
Trunk .......................................52
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Climate control seat.................351
Clock ......................................... 347
Compass ...................................368
Condenser ................................401
Console box ............................. 339
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 500
Cruise control...........................182
Cup holders ..............................343
Curtain shield airbags ............. 101
Customizable features............. 532Daytime running light
system .................................... 174
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 225
Side mirror ............................ 225
Dimension ................................ 508
Dinghy towing .......................... 213
Display
Trip information ..................... 170
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 387
Door pocket .............................. 344
Doors
Door lock ........................... 26, 38
Rear door child-protector ........ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 470
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 139
Correct posture ....................... 99
Procedures............................ 138
Winter driving tips ................. 207
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 458D
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
If the engine will not start...... 489
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 491
If the battery is discharged .. 496
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 467
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 467
If you have a flat tire ............ 479
If you lose your keys............. 492
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 463
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 503
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................ 504
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ...... 500
Engine
Compartment........................ 394
Engine switch ............... 149, 153
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the
engine ........................ 149, 153
Identification number ............ 509
If the engine will not start...... 489
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Overheating .......................... 500
Engine compartment cover .... 395
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 512
Checking .............................. 400
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 207
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ..................................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 91Engine oil
Capacity ................................510
Checking ...............................396
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Event data recorder .................465
Floor mats.................................356
Fluid
Brake .....................................402
Washer ..................................408
Fog lights
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................515
Foot light...................................334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............114
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................470
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................54
Driving position memory..........58
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................515
Fuel
Capacity ................................510
Fuel gauge ............................164
Fuel pump shut off system ....464
Gas station information .........564
Information ............................516
Refueling .................................87
Fuel door.....................................87
Fuel filler door ............................87
Fuel pump shut off system .....464
Fuses.........................................432
Garage door opener.................360
Gas station information...........564
Gauges ......................................164
Glove box..................................338
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Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................296
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 458
Head restraints ...........................62
Headlight aim ...........................441
Headlights
Discharge headlights
precautions .........................455
Switch.................................... 173
Wattage .................................515
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 351
Side mirror............................. 225
Hood .......................................... 391
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 358
Shopping bag ........................358
Horn...........................................163
I/M test....................................... 386
Ignition switch .................. 149, 153
Identification
Engine ...................................509
Vehicle .................................. 509
Illuminated entry system .........334
Indicator lights .........................167
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 536
Inside rear view mirror ..............75
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 166
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 334
Switch.................................... 336
Wattage .................................515Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 392
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 479
Jack handle .............................. 479
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 24
Engine switch ................ 149, 153
If the electronic key does not
properly............................... 493
If you lose your keys ............. 492
Key number plate .................... 25
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ........................................ 24
Mechanical key ....................... 24
Wireless remote control key.... 38
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 443
Wattage................................. 515
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 443
Wattage................................. 515
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 458
Fog light switch ..................... 176
Hazard light switch ................ 458
Headlights switch .................. 173
Interior lights list .................... 334
Outer foot light ...................... 334
Personal light switch ............. 336
Replacing light bulbs ............. 443
Turn signal lever ................... 161
Vanity lights........................... 346
Wattage................................. 515
Load capacity ........................... 205
Lock steering column...... 151, 154H
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 387
General maintenance ........... 383
Maintenance data ................. 508
Maintenance requirements ... 380
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 166
Meters .................................. 164
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 75
Side mirror heater................. 225
Side mirrors ............................ 77
Vanity mirrors ....................... 346
Moon roof................................... 83
MP3 disc................................... 247
Multi-information display ....... 170
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 164
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 396
Opener
Fuel filler door......................... 87
Hood ..................................... 391
Trunk ...................................... 50
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment ............................. 77
Driving position memory ......... 58
Overhead console ................... 341
Overheating, Engine ............... 500
Parking brake .......................... 162
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage ................................ 515Personal light
Switch....................................336
Wattage .................................515
Power outlets ...........................349
Power windows ..........................80
Radiator ....................................401
Radio .........................................231
Rear seat
Adjustment ..............................56
Rear sunshade .........................354
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............443
Wattage .................................515
Rear view monitor system ......186
Rear window defogger ............225
Replacing
Fuses ....................................432
Key battery ............................428
Light bulbs .............................443
Tires ......................................479
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................538
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............66
Automatic locking
retractor ................................68
Child restraint system
installation ...........................125
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ......................378
Emergency locking
retractor ................................68
How to wear your seat belt......65
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................69
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............68
Reminder light .......................470
Seat belt extenders .................69
Seat belt pretensioners ...........67M
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Seat heaters..............................351
Seating capacity....................... 205
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 54, 56
Adjustment precaution ...... 55, 57
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............125
Cleaning ................................377
Climate control ......................351
Climate control seat ..............351
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 58
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 99
Seat heaters .......................... 351
Service reminder
indicators ..............................168
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
Shift lock system ..................... 491
Shopping bag hooks ............... 358
Side airbags..............................101
Side marker lights
Switch.................................... 173
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 77
Mirror position memory ...........58
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................28
Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................514
Storage location .................... 479
Spark plug ................................512
Specifications...........................508
Speedometer ............................ 164Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 73
Audio switches ...................... 274
Climate switches ................... 224
Steering wheel memory .......... 58
Storage compartment.............. 342
Storage feature ........................ 337
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 503
Sun visors ................................ 345
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 458
Engine switch ................ 149, 153
Fog light switch ..................... 176
Hazard light switch ................ 458
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Light switches ....................... 173
Power door lock switch ........... 44
Power window switch .............. 80
Window lock switch ................. 80
Wipers and washer switch .... 177
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 450
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage................................. 515
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ..... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 98
Tire inflation pressure ............. 514
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 525
Size ....................................... 521
Tire identification number...... 520
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 522
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