torque TOYOTA AVALON 2015 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

1514-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is
accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 400)

4077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touc hing these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103
N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wh eel nuts that have been specifi-
cally designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deforma tions in the bolt screws, nut
threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered
ends facing inward. ( P. 346)

4097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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4378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Compact spare tire
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP215/55R17 93V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)Front33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeP225/45R18 91V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)Front
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeT155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size17  4 T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)