oil temperature TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

3545-4. Other interior features
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not opera te correctly:
● When a portable device is fully charged
● When there is a foreign object between the charging area and po rtable
device
● When a portable device becomes hot while charging
● When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up
● When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
● When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that ge nerates strong
radio waves or electrical noise
● When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by a ny of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ To prevent failure or damage to data
● Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
● Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature ins ide the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and eng ine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or t he bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGN ITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 388)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6

4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
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 w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning li ght (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 466)
Charging system warning light*1
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 (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

4758-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced with SAE 0W-
20 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill ―
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

529Alphabetical index
Engine coolantCapacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 387
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 384
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 432
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 445
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 477
Brake .................................... 478
Washer ................................. 392
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front personal lights............... 333
Front seat heaters ................... 329
Front seats ............................... 142 Adjustment............................ 142
Cleaning ............................... 369
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 146
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

533Alphabetical index
Multi-information display .......... 93Driving information .................. 97
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 248
Language .............................. 105
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 243
Outside temperature ............... 90
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 230
Settings ................................. 100
Suggestion function .............. 106
Warning messages ............... 440
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 90
Oil Engine oil .............................. 475
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 216
Hood ..................................... 381
Trunk..................................... 131
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 157 Adjusting and folding ............ 157
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 261
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 158
Mirror position memory ......... 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 324
Outside temperature display ...................................... 90
Overheating.............................. 466 Paddle shift switches .............. 191
Panic mode .............................. 123
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking brake........................... 196
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message............................. 199
Warning light......................... 432
Parking lights........................... 202 Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 226
Warning light......................... 432
Personal lights......................... 333
Power outlet ............................. 343
Power steering (Electric power steering
system) .................................. 310 Warning light......................... 432
Power windows ....................... 160 Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 162
Jam protection function ........ 160
Operation .............................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 160
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 226
Warning light......................... 432
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

538Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ............................. 342Wattage ................................ 480
Vanity mirrors .......................... 342 Vanity lights .......................... 342
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 473
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 309
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 309
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 256
Brake system ....... ................. 430
Downshifting ......................... 192
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 432
Intuitive parking assist .......... 279
Lane departure alert function ............................... 239
Light reminder ....................... 205
Open door ............................. 129
Open hood ............................ 381
Open moon roof .................... 166
Open trunk ............................ 132
Parking brake........................ 432
Pre-collision warning............. 226
Seat belt reminder ................ 433
Vehicle sway warning ........... 240 Warning lights ........................... 85
ABS ...................................... 431
Brake hold operated indicator.............................. 432
Brake Override System ........ 431
Brake system ....... ................. 430
Charging system................... 430
Drive-Start Control ................ 431
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 433
Electric power steering ......... 432
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 433
High coolant temperature ..... 430
ICS OFF indicator ................. 433
LDA indicator ........................ 432
Low engine oil pressure........ 430
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 431
Master warning light ............. 433
Parking brake indicator ......... 432
PCS warning light ................. 432
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ..................... 433
Seat belt reminder light......... 433
Slip indicator ......................... 433
SRS ...................................... 431
Tire pressure ........................ 434
Warning messages.................. 440
Washer ..................................... 210 Checking............................... 392
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 316
Switch ................................... 210
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