flat tire TOYOTA AVALON 2021 (in English) Workshop Manual

5038-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main-
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is required • After the maintenance is per-
formedP. 373
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans-
mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 396
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) (If equipped)• After reconnecting or chang-
ing the batteryP. 295

532What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 438)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 196)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 434, 444)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 444)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 434, 444.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 449)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 474)
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
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

536Alphabetical index
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 146
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 171
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter drive tips .................... 317
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 146
Memory recall function.......... 149
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 247
Eco drive mode ........................ 305
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR
(Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Electronic key .......................... 122
Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 463
Replacing the battery ............ 415
Emergency flashers ................ 424Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 434
If a warning light turns on ..... 434
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 444
If the battery is discharged ... 466
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 463
If the engine will not start ...... 461
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 425
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 427
If your vehicle overheats....... 471
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 185
Compartment ........................ 383
Engine switch ....................... 184
Hood ..................................... 381
How to start the engine......... 184
Identification number ............ 480
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 184
Overheating .......................... 471
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537Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 481
Checking ............................... 385
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 11Flat tire ..................................... 449
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 484
Brake .................................... 486
Washer ................................. 393
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
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 ............ 421F

543Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144
Adjustment .................... 142, 144
Adjustment
precautions ................. 143, 145
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 63
Cleaning................................ 369
Driving position memory ....... 146
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 144
Front seat heaters................. 329
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Secondary Collision Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 204
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 206
Camera sensor ..................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 237
Radar sensor ........................ 219
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189
Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Side mirrors ............................. 157
Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 260
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Storage location.................... 450
Spark plug ................................ 483
Specifications .......................... 478
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 305
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 186
Steering wheel ......................... 153
Adjustment............................ 153
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Meter control switches ............ 94
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335

544Alphabetical index
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
Sun visors ................................ 342
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 165
Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 206
Brake hold switch.................. 200
Cruise control switch............. 247
Door lock switches ................ 127
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 146
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Engine switch........................ 184
Fuel door opener switch ....... 216
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 357
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 184
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 202
Meter control switches ............ 94
“MOOD” switch ..................... 334
Moon roof switches ............... 164
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 95
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 157
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
Parking brake switch............. 196
Power door lock switch ......... 127
Power window switches ........ 160
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 324Seat heater switches ............ 329
Seat ventilators switches ...... 329
“SOS” button........................... 71
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 153
Trunk opener switch ............. 131
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch ................... 253
VSC OFF switch ................... 311
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield wiper and
washer switch..................... 210
Wireless charger switch........ 346
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Tire inflation pressure............. 408
Maintenance data ................. 486
Warning light......................... 438
Tire information ....................... 492
Glossary ............................... 499
Size....................................... 495
Tire identification number ..... 494
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................. 396
Installing tire pressure
warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 396
Registering ID codes ............ 397
Warning light......................... 438
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545Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 394
Chains................................... 318
Checking ............................... 394
Glossary................................ 499
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Replacing .............................. 449
Rotating tires......................... 394
Size ....................................... 486
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 449
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 395
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 497
Warning light ......................... 438
Tools ......................................... 450
Top tether strap ......................... 67
Total load capacity .................. 181
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 182
Toyota parking assist
monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 218
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 226TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 309
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 309
Trailer towing .......................... 182
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 189
Driving mode select
switches ............................. 305
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Trip information ....................... 116
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk ........................................ 131
Cargo net .............................. 341
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Smart key system ................. 131
Trunk light ............................. 132
Trunk opener ........................ 131
Wireless remote control ........ 131
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 132
Wattage ................................ 488
Turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs................................... 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
USB charging port................... 344
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 381 P. 131 P. 214
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation
pressure
P. 381 P. 214P. 486
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)P. 480
Fuel type P. 480, 489
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 8 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 481
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 481