transmission TOYOTA AVALON 2022 User Guide

4517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(  P. 198) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(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.
SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Brake Override System
• The Drive-Start Control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-
ing ( P. 303)
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive- Start Control was operated while depressing the accel-
erator pedal.
 Momentarily release th e accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override Sys-
tem is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

5048-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific voltage reading at
68 F (20 C):12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(When checking the voltage, after turning
the engine switch off, wait for 30 seconds
with the high beam headlights illuminated,
then turn the high beam headlights off and
check the voltage.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.5 L 4-cylinder ( A25A-FKS) engine
7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

5198-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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

555Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 342Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 342
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 328
Warning light ......................... 456
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 329
Air conditioning filter .............. 433
Air conditioning
system .................................... 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 342
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39 Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 540
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 456
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 354
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 137
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 328
Warning light......................... 456
Approach warning ................... 272
Armrest..................................... 375
Assist grips .............................. 375
Audio Plus
*
Audio/visual system*
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 342 Air conditioning filter ............. 433
Automatic High Beam ............. 208
Automatic light control system.................................... 204
Automatic transmission ......... 191 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 359
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

566Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 144, 146Adjustment .................... 144, 146
Adjustment precautions ................. 145, 147
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 389
Driving position memory ....... 148
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 146
Front seat heaters................. 349
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 329
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 206
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 208
Camera sensor ..................... 221
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 295
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)................................. 243
Radar sensor ........................ 221 Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 191
Automatic transmission ........ 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 195
S mode ................................. 192
Shift lock system ..................... 194
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 204 Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Side mirrors ............................. 159
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 279
Heaters ................................. 344
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Smart key system .................... 137 Antenna location ................... 137
Entry functions .............. 127, 133
Starting the engine ............... 186
Snow tires ................................ 338
Spare tire .................................. 470 Inflation pressure .................. 506
Storage location.................... 471

569Alphabetical index
Toyota parking assist monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 220 Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)................................. 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 258
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 328
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 328
Trailer towing .......................... 184
Transmission Automatic transmission......... 191
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 324
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Trip information ....................... 118
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk......................................... 133 Cargo net .............................. 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Internal trunk release lever ... 134
Smart key system ................. 133
Trunk light ............................. 134
Trunk opener ........................ 133
Wireless remote control ........ 133 Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 134
Wattage ................................ 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................... 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
USB charging port................... 364
Vanity lights ............................. 362 Wattage ................................ 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 362 Vanity lights .......................... 362
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 328
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 328
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