power steering fluid TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

1834-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud denly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 468)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (whe re possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

5038-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(When checking the voltage, after turning the
power 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.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*3.3 in. (85 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free play
Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

545Alphabetical index
Flat tire...................................... 468
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidBrake .................................... 503
Hybrid transmission .............. 503
Washer ................................. 410
Front interior light ................... 347
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 455
Front personal lights ............... 347
Front seat heaters ................... 343
Front seats ............................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Cleaning................................ 389
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 153
Head restraints ..................... 158
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 153
Seat heaters ......................... 343
Seat ventilators ..................... 343
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 444
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 444
Turn signal lever ................... 205
Fuel Capacity ................................ 500
Fuel gauge .............................. 92
Information ............................ 506
Refueling............................... 224
Type .............................. 500, 506
Warning light ......................... 455 Fuel consumption ........... 100, 125
Fuel filler door ......................... 224
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 228
Refueling .............................. 224
Fuses ........................................ 441
Garage door opener ................ 371
Gauges ....................................... 92
Glove box ................................. 350
Grocery bag hooks.................. 355
Head restraints ........................ 158
Head-up display....................... 115
Headlights ................................ 212 Automatic High Beam ........... 216
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination.......... 214
Heated steering wheel ............ 343
Heaters Automatic air
conditioning system............ 332
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 337
Seat heaters ......................... 343
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 444
High voltage components ........ 73
Hill-start assist control ........... 318
Hood ......................................... 401
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.