check engine TOYOTA AVALON 2018 (in English) Service Manual

4298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68 °F
(20° C): 12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
⎯ 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
⎯ 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

474What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 93)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 96)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 360)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 161)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 114)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 100)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( →P. 105)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

476What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 390)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 172)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( →P. 388, 396)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or
start the engine.
●
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 388.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

482Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 396
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 421
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 418
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 330
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 328
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 409
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 418 Engine coolant......................... 334
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 334
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 331
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 331
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

490Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 173Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 391
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 343 Function ................................ 343
Initializing .............................. 343
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 343
Registering ID codes ............ 345
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 344
Warning light ......................... 391
Tires .......................................... 342 Chains................................... 256
Checking ............................... 342
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 397
Rotating tires......................... 342
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 257
Spare tire .............................. 397
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 343
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 398 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 190
Automatic High Beam ........... 176
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 198
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 250
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 248
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 169
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 283
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 292
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 171 Replacing light bulbs .... 370, 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
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491Alphabetical index
USB port*
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 285
Wattage ................................ 432
Vanity mirrors .......................... 285
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 425
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 250
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 269
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 250
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 229
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Downshifting ......................... 169
Seat belt reminder ................ 390
Warning lights............................ 75
ABS....................................... 389
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Charging system ................... 388
Electric power steering ......... 389
Low engine oil pressure ........ 388
Low fuel level ........................ 390
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 388
Master warning light.............. 391
Open door ............................. 390
Parking brake indicator ......... 388
Pre-collision system .............. 389
Seat belt reminder light ......... 390
Slip indicator ......................... 390
SRS ...................................... 389
Tire pressure......................... 391 Warning messages.................. 396
Washer ..................................... 180
Checking............................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Switch ................................... 180
Washing and waxing ............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 157
Load limits ............................ 157
Weight .................................. 424
Wheels ...................................... 355 Replacing wheels ................. 355
Size....................................... 431
Window glasses ...................... 135
Window lock switch ................ 135
Windows................................... 135 Power windows..................... 135
Rear window defogger.......... 264
Windshield wipers ................... 180
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 182
Winter driving tips ................... 255
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 92 Battery-Saving Function ....... 113
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 103
Replacing the battery............ 360
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.