oil pressure TOYOTA AVALON 2016 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 395
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Headlights/side marker lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 363, Wattages: P. 432)
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9
10
11
12
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752. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 386)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 388)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 386)Open door warning light
(P. 388)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 386)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 388)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 386)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 388)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 386)*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 386)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 387)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 387)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 387)*1, 2, 3
PCS warning light
(P. 387)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 387)*2, 4LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering con-
trol) indicator ( P. 388)

3136-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■ When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Set the wipers switch to off.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts • Suspension parts
• Brake parts

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(P. 336)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Brake fluid level
(P. 335)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level ( P. 332)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 329)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 360)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 363)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 334)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 350)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 339)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

3546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must be installed. ( P. 341)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leak ing wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
Tapered portion

3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake booster system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4438-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire 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 infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, 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 weight
The 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 vehi-
cle weight
The 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
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

491Alphabetical index
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USB port*
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Vanity mirrors .......................... 283
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 425
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 248
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 267
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 248
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 227
Brake system ....... ................. 386
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights............................ 75
ABS....................................... 387
Brake system ....... ................. 386
Charging system ................... 386
Electric power steering ......... 387
Low engine oil pressure ........ 386
Low fuel level ........................ 388
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 386
Master warning light.............. 389
Open door ............................. 388
Parking brake indicator ......... 386
Pre-collision system .............. 387
Seat belt reminder light ......... 388
Slip indicator ......................... 388
SRS ...................................... 387
Tire pressure......................... 389 Warning messages.................. 394
Washer ..................................... 178
Checking............................... 339
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Switch ................................... 178
Washing and waxing ............... 310
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 157
Load limits ............................ 157
Weight .................................. 424
Wheels ...................................... 353 Replacing wheels ................. 353
Size....................................... 431
Window glasses ...................... 135
Window lock switch ................ 135
Windows................................... 135 Power windows..................... 135
Rear window defogger.......... 262
Windshield wipers ................... 178
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 178
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 180
Winter driving tips ................... 253
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 92Battery-Saving Function ....... 113
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 103
Replacing the battery............ 358
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 326 P. 103 P. 186
Hood lock release leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 326P. 431
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 184, 426
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 3 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 2 6
Engine oil type
P. 426