engine TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owners Manual

6209-1. Specifications
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The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is neces-
sary, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 20 C (68F): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Multidrive
Fluid capacity
(reference)
2ZR-FAE engine7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
3ZR-FAE engine7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE
NOTICE
■ Multidrive fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE” may
cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accom-
panied by vibration, and ultimately dam age the transmission of your vehicle.

6219-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity
(reference)
Gasoline engine2.4 L (2.5 qt., 2.1 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine2.1 L (2.2 qt., 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
“TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil LV
GL-4 75W” or equivalent
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil type
● 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 efficiency may be different or affected and, in the worst case, damage
to the vehicle’s transmission.
Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” to achieve optimal performance.
● Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV GL-4 75W” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil
LV GL-4 75W” or an equivalent oil matching quality that satisfies the
above specifications.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

6229-1. Specifications
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*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 294 N (30 kgf,
66 lbf) while the engine is running
Clutch
Pedal free play5  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
Brakes
Pedal clearance*
Left-hand drive vehicles 83 mm (3.27 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive vehicles 71 mm (2.80 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  3 mm (0.04  0.12 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.18 in.)

6249-1. Specifications
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205/60R16 92V (Diesel engine)
205/60R16 92V (Gasoline 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)270 (2.7, 39) 250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h
(99 mph) or
less
250 (2.5, 36) 230 (2.3, 33)
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, 39) 250 (2.5, 36)
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)

6269-1. Specifications
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Fuel information
Gasoline engine
When you find these types of fuel
label at the gas station, use only the
fuel with one of the following labels.

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 per-
formance, select unleaded gasoline
with a Research Octane Number of
95 or higher.
Diesel engine
When you find the following fuel
label at the gas station, use that fuel
only.
EU area:
You must use diesel fuel conforming
to European standard EN590 or
EN16734.
Except EU area:
Ultra low sulfur diesel max 10 ppm.

6279-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
■ 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
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.
● Diesel engine:
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 10 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 retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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 ensur e 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 retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

6289-1. Specifications
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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 retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● 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 v ehicle 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
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

6369-2. Customization
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Automatic light control system (P. 233)
*: If equipped
■
Illumination (P. 409)
*: Vehicles with smart entry & start system
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5O-O
Follow me home*
(Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off)30
seconds
60
seconds
--
O90
seconds
120
seconds
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time period before lights turn
off15 seconds7.5 seconds
O-O
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles
without smart entry & start
system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system)
ONOFF - - O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedON OFF - - O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
(When the interior light
switch is in the door posi-
tion)
*
ONOFF - - O
Foot lightsONOFF - - O
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6379-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Turn signal lever (P. 229)
■Automatic air conditioning system (P. 401)
On the navigation system or multimedia system, select “Vehicle” on
the “Setup” screen and select “Climate control setting”.
FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers 3
4
--O
5
6
7
Off
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FunctionDefault
setting
Customized
setting
Fan speed in automatic
mode Medium Fast O-O Soft
WARNING
■ During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.
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6389-3. Items to initialize
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Items to initialize
*1: Diesel engine only
*2: If equipped
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery is reconnected, or mainte-
nance is performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*1After changing engine oil P. 459
Panoramic roof
shade
*2
When the automatic open/
close function does not
operateP. 4 3 1
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
*2
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire size
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed
• When changing between
two registered wheel setsP. 4 7 0