TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Warranty And Maintenance Guide

Who Is the WarrantorThe warrantor for these limited warranties
is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(“Toyota”), 19001 South Western Avenue,
Torrance, California 90509-2991, a
California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to all 2012 model
year Avalon vehicles distributed by Toyota
that are originally sold by an authorized
dealer in the United States and normally
operated or touring in the United States,
U.S. territories or Canada. Warranty
coverage is automatically transferred at no
cost to subsequent vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms and
conditions that may vary depending on the
part covered. A warranty for specific parts
or systems, such as the Powertrain
Warranty or Emission Performance
Warranty, is governed by the coverage set
forth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is the first
date the vehicle is either delivered to an
ultimate purchaser, leased, or used as a
company car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by these
warranties are made at no charge for parts
and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured parts.
The decision whether a part should be
repaired or replaced will be made by the
servicing Toyota dealership and/or Toyota.
Parts scheduled to be replaced as required
maintenance are warranted until their first
replacement only.
Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs and
adjustments is the exclusive remedy under
these warranties or any implied warranties.
Toyota does not authorize any person to
create for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited to the duration of these written
warranties.
Some states do not allow
restrictions on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so this limitation may not
apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.
General Warranty Provisions
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WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and
wheel balancing, which are covered for
12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
below and in the next column and
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal
parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing
chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve
covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts,
turbocharger housing and all internal
parts, supercharger housing and all
internal parts, engine control computer,
water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets.Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque
converter, clutch cover, transmission
mounts, transfer case and all internal
parts, engine control computer, seals and
gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity
joints, front hub and bearings, seals and
gaskets.
Rear-Wheel-Drive System
Axle housing and all internal parts,
propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive
shafts, bearings, supports, seals and
gaskets.
Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
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Corrosion Perforation WarrantyThis warranty covers repair or replacement
of any original body panel that develops
perforation from corrosion (rust-through),
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 13-14.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of
mileage.
For information on how to protect your
vehicle from corrosion, see the section
entitled “Corrosion Prevention and
Appearance Care” in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to
failure of a warranted part, towing service
to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership
is covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover damage or
failures resulting directly or indirectly from
any of the following:

Fire, accidents or theft
 Abuse or negligence
 Misuse — for example, racing or
overloading
 Improper repairs
 Alteration or tampering, including
installation of

non-Genuine Toyota
Accessories
 Lack of or improper maintenance,
including use

of fluids other than
those specified in the
Owner’s Manual
 Installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Parts
 Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road
debris (including

stone chips), rail
dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms,
lightning and other environmental
conditions
 Water contamination
This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty
provided by the tire manufacturer. See
page 28.
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and
other deterioration caused by normal wear
and tear.
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Maintenance ExpenseNormal maintenance services such as:

Engine tune-ups
 Replacement of fluids and filters
 Lubrication
 Cleaning and polishing
 Replacement of spark plugs and fuses
 Replacement of worn wiper blades,
brake pads/linings

and clutch linings
Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the odometer
has been altered so that actual vehicle
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued a
“salvage” title or similar title under any
state’s law; or has ever been declared a
“total loss” or equivalent by a financial
institution or insurer, such as by payment
for a claim in lieu of repairs because the
cost of repairs exceeded the cash value of
the vehicle. This exclusion does not apply
to the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure. Such
damages include but are not limited to
inconvenience; the cost of transportation,
telephone calls and lodging; the loss of
personal or commercial property; and the
loss of pay or revenue.
Disclaimer of Extra Expenses and
Damages
The performance of necessary repairs
and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under this warranty or any
implied warranty. Toyota does not
authorize any person to create for it
any other obligation or liability in
connection with this vehicle. Toyota
shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from
breach of this written warranty or any
implied warranty. Any implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited to the
duration of this written warranty,
except in states where this limitation is
not allowed.
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises regarding your warranty
coverage, please follow the steps
described under “If You Need Assistance”
on pages 8-9. Please note that you must
use the Dispute Settlement Program (or, in
California, the CDSP) before seeking
remedies through a court action pursuant
to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You
may also be required to use the Dispute
Settlement Program or CDSP before
seeking remedies under the “Lemon Laws”
of your state. Please check the appropriate
page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights
Notification
booklet (located in your glove
box) for the requirements applicable to
your state.
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WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Emission Defect Warranty
Toyota warrants that your vehicle:
Was designed, built and equipped to
conform at
the time of sale with
applicable federal emissions
standards.
 Is free from defects in materials and
workmanship that

may cause the
vehicle to fail to meet these standards.
Federal regulations require that this
warranty be in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. However,
under the terms of the Basic Warranty,
Toyota provides coverage of three years or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Specific components may have longer
coverage under the terms of the
Powertrain Warranty. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 17–18 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and localities have
established vehicle inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs to encourage
proper vehicle maintenance. If an
EPA-approved I/M program is in force in
your area, you are eligible for Emission
Performance Warranty coverage.
Under the terms of the Emission
Performance Warranty and federal
regulations, Toyota will make all necessary
repairs if both of the following occur:
 Your vehicle fails to meet applicable
emissions standards
as determined by
an EPA-approved emissions test.
 This failure results or will result in
some penalty

to you — such as a fine
or denial of the right to use your
vehicle — under local, state or federal
law.
This warranty is in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 17–18 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
These warranty obligations do not apply to
failures or noncompliance caused by:
The use of replacement parts not
certified in
accordance with
aftermarket parts certification
regulations.
 The use of replacement parts not
equivalent
in

quality or design to
original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not
Covered” section of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty also apply to this
warranty.
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Air Conditioning System
 Compressor
 Condenser
 Evaporator
 Associated Parts
Air/Fuel Metering System
Air/fuel ratio feedback control system
 Cold-start enrichment system
 Deceleration control system
 Electronic fuel injection system
components
– Air

flow sensor
– Engine control module (8/80)
– Throttle body
– Other components
Air Induction System
 Intake manifold and intake air surge
tank
Catalyst System
Catalytic converter and protector
(8/80)
 Constricted fuel filler neck
 Exhaust manifold
 Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst
and/or catalyst

to catalyst)
Evaporative Control System
Charcoal canister
 Diaphragm valve
 Fuel filler cap
 Fuel tank
 Vapor liquid separator 8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.Federal Emission Control Warranty
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System
EGR gas temperature sensor
 EGR valve
 Associated parts
Ignition System
Distributor and internal parts
 Ignition coil and ignitor
 Ignition wires
 Spark plugs*
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) System
Oil filler cap
 PCV valve or orifice
Other Parts Used in Above
Systems
Data link connector (8/80)
 Hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing and
mounting hardware
 Malfunction

indicator light and bulb
(8/80)
 Pulleys, belts and idlers
 Sealing gaskets and devices
 Sensors, solenoids, switches and
valves
MAINTENANCE
You are responsible for performance of
the required maintenance indicated in the
Owner’s Manualand this booklet. Toyota
will not deny a warranty claim solely
because you do not have records to show
that you maintained your vehicle. However,
any failure or noncompliance caused by
lack of maintenance is not covered by this
warranty.
When maintenance and repairs are paid
for by you, these services may be
performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will
not deny a warranty claim solely
because you used a service provider
other than a Toyota dealership for
maintenance and repairs. However, any
failure or noncompliance caused by
improper maintenance or repairs is not
covered by this warranty. * Warranted until first required maintenance under terms of the California Emission Control Warranty.
8/80 =

Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
To ensure optimum performance and
maintain the quality built into your
vehicle’s emission control systems, Toyota
recommends the use of Genuine Toyota
Parts when servicing or repairing the
systems.
Warranty coverage is not dependent
upon the use of any particular brand of
replacement parts and you may elect to
use non-Genuine Toyota Parts for
maintenance and repairs. However, use
of replacement parts that are not
equivalent in quality to Genuine Toyota
Parts may impair the effectiveness of the
emission control systems.
If you use replacement parts that have
maintenance or replacement schedules
different from those of Genuine Toyota
Parts, you must follow the maintenance
and replacement schedules for the parts
you are using. In addition, you should
ensure that such parts are warranted by
their manufacturers to be equivalent to
Genuine Toyota Parts.
IF YOUR VEHICLE FAILS
AN EMISSIONS TEST
If your vehicle fails an EPA-approved
emissions test, you may make a claim
under the Emission Performance Warranty.
To do so, take your vehicle to an
authorized Toyota dealership and present a
copy of the emissions test report. Also,
take your maintenance records in case
they are needed.
If your claim qualifies for coverage, the
dealership will repair your vehicle within
30 days (unless a shorter period is
required by law). If your claim is denied,
Toyota will notify you in writing of the
reason within the same period. If we fail
to do so, we will repair your vehicle free
of charge. The only exceptions allowed are
when you request or agree to a delay, or
when a delay is caused by factors beyond
the control of Toyota or the dealership.
For information on how to obtain service
under the Emission Defect Warranty, see
page 31, “Obtaining Warranty Service.”
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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
If you have questions or concerns about
your federal emission warranty coverage,
please refer to “If You Need Assistance”
on pages 8-9. In the case of the Emission
Performance Warranty, you may also
request information from or report
complaints to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Vehicle Programs & Compliance Division
(6405J)
Attn: Warranty Complaints
401 M Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20460Vehicles equipped with a California
Certified Emission Control System that
are sold, registered and operated in
California or any state that adopts
California emission warranty provisions
are also covered by the California
Emission Control Warranty (see page
22). Currently, Arizona, Connecticut,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont and Washington are
the other states to which the California
Emission Control Warranty applies.
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