engine TOYOTA AVENSIS 2011 Owners Manual

737 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacityGasoline engine2.4 L (2.5 qt., 2.1 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine2.3 L (2.4 qt., 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API
GL-4 and SAE 75W specifica-
tions
NOTICE
Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

738 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Clutch
Brakes
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) while the engine is running
Steering
Pedal free play 5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Pedal clearance*
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles59 mm (2.32 in.) Min.
58 mm (2.28 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.18 in.)

742 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)205/60R16 92V (1AD-FTV engine)
205/60R16 92V (Except 1AD-FTV engine)
Tire size 205/60R16 92V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)280 (2.8, 41) 250 (2.5, 37)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less250 (2.5, 37) 220 (2.2, 32)
Wheel size 16  6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size 205/60R16 92V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Vehicle
speedFront wheel
kPa (kgf/cm
2
or bar, psi)Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than
160 km/h
(99 mph)270 (2.7, 40) 250 (2.5, 37)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less240 (2.4, 35) 220 (2.2, 32)
Wheel size 16  6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

745
6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Fuel infor mation
Gasoline engine
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only
unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228. For
optimum engine performance,
select unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95
or higher.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only
unleaded gasoline. For optimum
engine performance, select
unleaded gasoline with a
Research Octane Number of 95
or higher.
1AD-FTV engine without DPF
catalytic converter
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel conforming to European
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel that contains 500 ppm or
less of sulfur and has a cetane
number of 48 or higher.

746 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries (diesel engine)
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be available, so please confirm the availability
with your distributor.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
1AD-FTV engine with DPF cat-
alytic converter, 2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel conforming to European
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel that contains 50 ppm or less
of sulfur and has a cetane num-
ber of 48 or higher.

747 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
Gasoline engine: Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and emission control system to function improperly.
1AD-FTV engine without DPF catalytic converter:
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 500 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
1AD-FTV engine with DPF catalytic converter, 2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV
engines:
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 50 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
Gasoline engine (EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as
“E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be
used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Gasoline engine (except EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such
as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not
be used. Your vehicle can use gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The
use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the
vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only
from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In
case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.

748 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Diesel engine (EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under
names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount of
FAME should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehi-
cle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Diesel engine (except EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold
under names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount
of FAME should not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel mixed with 5%
max biodiesel FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than 5% FAME con-
tent (B5) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refu-
eling is carried out only from a source where fuel specification and quality
can be guaranteed. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

751 6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmissionDoor lock
(P. 82)Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionON OFF O O
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doorsON OFF - O
Shifting the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doors
*OFF ON O O
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors
*
OFF ON O O
Auto-
matic light
control
system
(P. 262)Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 O O
Illumina-
tion
(P. 478)Time period before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
-O
30 seconds
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start
system) or engine
switch (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start
system) turned OFFON OFF - O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting

754
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*: Diesel engine only
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*After changing engine oil P. 541
Panoramic roof
shadeWhen the automatic open/
close function does not
operateP. 498
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

758 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Battery
Checking ............................... 545
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 705
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 442
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 442
Bottle holder............................. 486
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 237
Brake assist.............................. 327
Break-in tips ............................. 198
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 244
Care
Exterior.................................. 516
Interior ................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Cargo capacity ......................... 342
Cargo hooks ..................... 505, 507
CD player
*................................ 398
Chains ....................................... 344
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 168
Baby seats, installation ......... 176
Child seats, definition ............ 168
Child seats, installation ......... 176
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 181
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 178
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 182
Junior seats, definition .......... 168
Junior seats, installation........ 176Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 163
Battery precautions ....... 547, 709
Child-protectors ...................... 81
Child restraint system ........... 168
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ....... 176
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 499
Power window lock switch .... 125
Power window precautions ... 128
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 568
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 495
Child-protectors......................... 81
Cigarette lighter ....................... 492
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 516
Interior................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Clock ................................. 242, 256
Coin box ................................... 488
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 483
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 710
Cruise control .......................... 275
Cup holder................................ 485
Curtain shield airbags ............. 156
Customizable features ............ 749
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