fuses TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 366
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 369
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 372
General maintenance ........ 374
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 379
Hood.................................. 381
Positioning a floor jack ...... 382
Engine compartment ......... 383
Tires .................................. 394
Tire inflation pressure........ 408
Wheels .............................. 411
Air conditioning filter .......... 413
Electronic key battery ........ 415
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 418
Light bulbs ......................... 4217-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 424
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency....................... 425
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water .................. 426
7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 427
If you think something
is wrong ........................... 432
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 433
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 434
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 444
If you have a flat tire .......... 449
If the engine will
not start ........................... 461
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 463
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 466
If your vehicle overheats.... 471
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 474
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 366
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 369
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 372
General maintenance........ 374
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 379
Hood ................................. 381
Positioning a floor jack ...... 382
Engine compartment ......... 383
Tires .................................. 394
Tire inflation pressure ....... 408
Wheels .............................. 411
Air conditioning filter.......... 413
Electronic key battery........ 415
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 418
Light bulbs......................... 421

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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. 391)• Warm water• Baking soda• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(P. 390)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant
level (P. 388)
• “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
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 385)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 418)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Radiator/con-
denser (
P. 389)
Tire inflation
pressure
(P. 408)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 393)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

4186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
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Engine compartment (type A)Engine compartment (type B)
(if equipped)
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off. Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.

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Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
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Ty p e AType B
Ty p e C
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4206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (P. 421)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

538Alphabetical index
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 480
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system.... 433
Information ............................ 489
Refueling............................... 214
Type .............................. 480, 489
Warning light ......................... 437
Fuel consumption.................... 116
Fuel filler door.......................... 214
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 217
Refueling............................... 214
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 433
Fuses ........................................ 418
Garage door opener ................ 357
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 336
Grocery bag hooks .................. 341Head restraints ........................ 151
Head-up display....................... 109
Headlights ................................ 202
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination.......... 205
Heated steering wheel ............ 329
Heaters
Automatic air
conditioning system............ 322
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Seat heaters ......................... 329
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 421
Hill-start assist control ........... 309
Hood ......................................... 381
Hooks
Coat hooks ........................... 356
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 154
HUD (Head-up display) ........... 109
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Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 247
Radiator .................................... 389
Rear Camera Detection
Function ................................. 272
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 267
Rear Cross Traffic
Auto Brake ............................. 286
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
Rear personal lights ................ 333
Rear seat heaters..................... 329
Rear seats
Folding down ........................ 144
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirrors...... 157
Rear window defogger ............ 324
Refueling .................................. 214
Capacity ................................ 480
Fuel types ............................. 480
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 217
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 216
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 415
Fuses .................................... 418
Light bulbs ............................ 421
Tires ...................................... 449Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 516
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 373
Safety Connect .......................... 71
Seat belt reminder light .......... 438
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 370
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 438
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 517
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 435
Seat heaters ............................. 329
Seat ventilators........................ 329
Seating capacity ...................... 181
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