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2002 MY AVALON_U (OM22493U)

When installing aluminum wheels,

check that the wheel nuts are tight

after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).

If you have rotated, repaired, or

changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving

1600 km (1000 miles).

When using tire chains, be careful not

to damage the aluminum wheels.

Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum

wheels.

When balancing your wheels, use only

Toyota balance weights or equivalent

and a plastic or rubber hammer.

As with any wheel, periodically check

your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.

Aluminum wheel precautions

Summary of Contents for Avalon 2002

Page 1: ...oyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number D U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 D CANADIAN OWNERS Toyota...

Page 2: ...This is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and...

Page 3: ...inte nance information please refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts a...

Page 4: ...ock brake system traction control system vehicle skid control sys tem SRS airbag system and front seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or s...

Page 5: ...07 1 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 6 Indicator symbols on the instrument...

Page 6: ...t personal lights auxiliary box 6 Power door lock switches 7 Power window switches 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 Glove box 10 Trunk opener cancel switch 11 Rear console vents 12 Power outlet 115 VAC 13 Power ou...

Page 7: ...flasher switch 5 Car audio 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 9 Seat heater switches 10 Ignition switch 11 Power o...

Page 8: ...opener 5 Center vents 6 Electric moon roof switch and or front interior light and front personal lights auxiliary box 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Auxiliary boxes 10 Glove box...

Page 9: ...udio 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8 Seat heater switches 9 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 10 Power outlet 115 VAC 11 Power outlet 12 VDC 12 Ig...

Page 10: ...icator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Clock 8 Outside temperature gauge 9 ADJ button 10 MODE button 11 ODO TRI...

Page 11: ...rent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 6 Clock 7 Outside temperature gauge 8 Multi information display 9 LIGHT button 10 MODE button 11 RESET ADJ button 12 DISPLAY button 13 Odometer an...

Page 12: ...icator lamp 1 Low engine oil pressure warning light 1 or Low fuel level warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Open door warning light 1 Rear light failure warning light 1 SRS warni...

Page 13: ...tic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator light 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Overdr...

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Page 15: ...ALON_U OM22493U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobiliser system 15 Side doors 16 Power windows 24 Trunk lid 26 Hood 32 Theft deterrent system 32 Fuel tank cap 34...

Page 16: ...u should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Your vehic...

Page 17: ...engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts z When startin...

Page 18: ...on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer z Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key numb...

Page 19: ...t ting or activating See Theft deterrent system D The indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch D The indicator light flashes unsteady Inserting the reg...

Page 20: ...e could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This...

Page 21: ...ven if the lock knob is depressed Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle The door cannot be locked if you lea...

Page 22: ...e label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before...

Page 23: ...ically locked when the shift lever is moved out of the P position after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and all the doors are closed Unlocking function All doors are auto matically un...

Page 24: ...not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch and a beep will sound con tinuously for 10 seconds To unlock Push the UNLOCK switch once to...

Page 25: ...er D Open the trunk with the key or wireless remote control transmitter D Turn the key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position WIRELESS RE...

Page 26: ...can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfe...

Page 27: ...nents NOTICE z When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents z Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer z Dispose of used batteri...

Page 28: ...here to the transmitter case z Close the transmitter case securely After replacing battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact you...

Page 29: ...If the window receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION D Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally D The...

Page 30: ...t them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches D Never leave small children alone in the vehicle espec...

Page 31: ...ents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release lever This system deactivates the lock re lease lever so that things locked in the...

Page 32: ...phosphorescent handle illu minated for a while lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on...

Page 33: ...To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only ke...

Page 34: ...ner main switch This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the trunk opener cancel switch from unwanted access 1 To cancel the lock release switch push out the trunk opener c...

Page 35: ...escent handle illu minated for a while lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the hand...

Page 36: ...ave not forgotten any tools rags etc Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed...

Page 37: ...or wireless remote con trol transmitter D If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected D If the ignition is hotwired The indicator light will come on when the system is activating If...

Page 38: ...sting on the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer This...

Page 39: ...a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator la...

Page 40: ...tilt up Push the switch on the TILT UP side To lower Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side You may stop the moon roof at any de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and...

Page 41: ...sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening D Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally D The jam protection function may not work if someth...

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Page 43: ...iving position memory system 43 Trunk storage extension 45 Head restraints 46 Armrest 47 Seat heaters 47 Seat belts 48 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 57 SRS side airbags 65 Child restraint 71...

Page 44: ...r seriously injured D Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate Such acces sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly causing death o...

Page 45: ...on with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the r...

Page 46: ...the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats It might interfere with the seat lock mechanism 2 SEAT...

Page 47: ...ed The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver s seat and outside rear view mirror Two different driving position profiles can be entered into computer s memory Recording a driving posi...

Page 48: ...parts of the memorized positions can be activated However if the brake pedal is being depressed the seat position will not change D Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening driver...

Page 49: ...ppens you can stop the move ment by pressing another driving position memory switch or de pressing the brake pedal 1 Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat 2 Push down the handle of the armrest...

Page 50: ...er Push it down while pressing the lock release button Rear center head restraint When an oc cupant sits on the rear center seat al ways pull up the rear center head re straint to the lock position Th...

Page 51: ...OM22493U Front bench type front seat only Rear Front To use the armrest pull up the strap and pull out the armrest as shown above Rear To use the armrest pull it out as shown above For driver For fro...

Page 52: ...ner benzine alcohol gasoline etc They may damage the heater and seat surface z To prevent the battery from being discharge turn the switch on when the engine is running Toyota strongly urges that the...

Page 53: ...th in the event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following D Use the belt for only one person at a time Do not use a single belt for two or more people even child...

Page 54: ...acted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this section To free...

Page 55: ...o high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit by pullin...

Page 56: ...k when the tab locks into the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle...

Page 57: ...as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION Both high positioned and loose fit ting lap belt could cause serious inju ries due to sliding under the lap belt...

Page 58: ...m in case of vehicle accident increasing the chance of personal injury D Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it D Remember that the extender pro vided for you may...

Page 59: ...tal impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants The front seat belt pretensioners are acti vated even with no pas...

Page 60: ...remove strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or di...

Page 61: ...t your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to...

Page 62: ...be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that D The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle D The front passenger s...

Page 63: ...However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underr...

Page 64: ...the system trig gers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags...

Page 65: ...bag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properl...

Page 66: ...ssenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child D Do n...

Page 67: ...considerable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously in jured D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning...

Page 68: ...z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z At...

Page 69: ...cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem side airbags are designed to pro vide further prot...

Page 70: ...his indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly This warning light system mon...

Page 71: ...side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When t...

Page 72: ...t system Toyota strongly recommends that all in fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper ly restrained The rear seat is the safest for infants and children For instructi...

Page 73: ...D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate acciden tally resulting in death or...

Page 74: ...turned to the ACC or ON position or the light remains on D The light comes on or flashes while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The SRS side airbags hav...

Page 75: ...t Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat D Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event...

Page 76: ...front seat D Unless it is unavoidable do not put a forward facing child restraint sys tem on the front seat D A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat onl...

Page 77: ...ed into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufa...

Page 78: ...ront passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child D Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats T...

Page 79: ...d shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function nor...

Page 80: ...the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To...

Page 81: ...of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Move seat fully back D A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on th...

Page 82: ...elt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt...

Page 83: ...y make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it w...

Page 84: ...e seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION...

Page 85: ...the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION D Always make sure the shoulder be...

Page 86: ...move the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend...

Page 87: ...ce of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child When installing a child restraint system in the front seat center position move the driver and passenger sea...

Page 88: ...enter lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion...

Page 89: ...onvertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To r...

Page 90: ...es the use of a top strap Symbol mark Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indica...

Page 91: ...ns to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pu...

Page 92: ...ting in death or serious inju ries D After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle i...

Page 93: ...our hands off them when the defogger switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move...

Page 94: ...e is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the...

Page 95: ...icle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries To block out glare move the sun visor To block out glare from the front Swing down the main sun visor position 1 To block out glar...

Page 96: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 92 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the cover The vanity lights come on when you open the cover Vanity mirrors...

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Page 98: ...turn signals 95 Emergency flashers 98 Instrument panel light control 99 Front fog lights 99 Interior lights 100 Front personal lights 101 Rear personal lights 101 Ignition switch light 102 Windshield...

Page 99: ...anel and or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all doors and trunk lid are closed with the ignition key in the ACC or...

Page 100: ...ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull...

Page 101: ...hts automatically turn off immediately To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch i...

Page 102: ...position 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever...

Page 103: ...on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn...

Page 104: ...cannot turn off the light when any of the doors is opened Type C To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the tim...

Page 105: ...f Without moon roof To turn on the front personal lights push the switch To turn the lights off push the switch once again To turn on the rear personal light push the switch To turn the light off push...

Page 106: ...on 3 Fast The INT TIME band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downw...

Page 107: ...cases keep the wipers in the retracted position SHIFTING TO THE REST POSITION Hold the connection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and pull it upward for more than 10 cm 3 9 in along the windshield g...

Page 108: ...The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on Make sur...

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Page 110: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 107 Engine coolant temperature gauge 107 Tachometer 108 Odometer and two trip meters 108 Multi information display 110...

Page 111: ...the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off...

Page 112: ...not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Section 4 The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to sel...

Page 113: ...distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 ODO TRIP button Resets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change...

Page 114: ...O 0107 110 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U 1 Outside temperature gauge 2 Clock 3 Compass 4 Calendar 5 Cruise information display 6 LIGHT button 7 MODE button 8 RESET ADJ button 9 DISPLAY button Multi infor...

Page 115: ...n This button is used to select the illumi nation pattern of the display Every time you push the LIGHT button the display illuminates in the following or der 1 All the parts of the display are illumi...

Page 116: ...t ton until the hour display appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ but ton To reset the minutes Push the MODE button until the minute display appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ button Aft...

Page 117: ...di cates outside air temperatures To set the unit push the MODE button until the unit display appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ button to se lect _C or _F At this time cruise information and...

Page 118: ...culated and displayed based on dis tance and fuel consumption for 2 sec onds with the engine running The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the...

Page 119: ...on is good the driving range will be longer If fuel consumption is poor the driving range will be shorter 5 Driving time TRIP TIME The elapsed time after the engine starts is displayed When the engine...

Page 120: ...tery has been disconnected The compass works to calibrate the direc tion automatically while the vehicle is in motion if deviation is small For additional precision or for complete calibrating see CAL...

Page 121: ...r After calibration push the MODE button several times until the calendar display returns to the normal mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display...

Page 122: ...n again Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected D Do not perfor...

Page 123: ...s seat belt h Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer If the indicator or buzzer comes on i Close all doors j Replace bulb or...

Page 124: ...distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop D The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not...

Page 125: ...e warning light on even for one block It may ruin the engine f Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and goes off after the engine starts Thi...

Page 126: ...up during a sudden brake or braking on slippery road surfaces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Con...

Page 127: ...on or flashes while driving l VSC Warning Light The light warns that when there is a prob lem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system and traction control system The light will come on when the i...

Page 128: ...hould go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ACC The SRS warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 seconds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder in...

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Page 130: ...ATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 127 Automatic transmission 128 Traction control system 136 Vehicle skid control syst...

Page 131: ...only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position The selector lever must be in the P position before pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobiliser system...

Page 132: ...ector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L...

Page 133: ...most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temper...

Page 134: ...use severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With t...

Page 135: ...y suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to...

Page 136: ...tor lever pulled toward you a Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in strument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on...

Page 137: ...transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter...

Page 138: ...me in the 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring th...

Page 139: ...y suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to...

Page 140: ...appropriate and cautious speed for the present road condi tions NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the eng...

Page 141: ...OFF indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the VSC OFF switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your...

Page 142: ...lly restored after a short time and the VSC TRAC warning light goes out If the light comes on while driving the system does not work However as con ventional braking operates when applied there is no...

Page 143: ...or wheels contact your Toyota dealer See Checking and replacing tires in Section 7 2 If the vehicle is going to skid during driv ing the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds intermittently...

Page 144: ...at the VSC OFF indica tor light goes off before normal driv ing VSC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control sys tem or traction control system The...

Page 145: ...ing brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40...

Page 146: ...control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control push ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the in...

Page 147: ...rops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will be also automatically cancelled If the preset speed automatically cancels out for any other reasons have your ve hicle checked by your...

Page 148: ...ng CANCEL button or by depressing the brake pedal pushing RES ACC button will restore the speed set prior to can cellation However once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset sp...

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Page 150: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 146 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 147 Using your audio system 147 Car audio system operating hints 166 SECTION 1 7...

Page 151: ...sh PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM TAPE or CD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can t...

Page 152: ...nna printed on the inside of the rear window NOTICE Attaching the film especially conduc tive or metallic type on the rear win dow will noticeably reduce the sensi tivity of the radio YOUR CASSETTE PL...

Page 153: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 149 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Controls and features Type 1 Preset buttons...

Page 154: ...rward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play th...

Page 155: ...ct disc operation the display shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sy...

Page 156: ...ically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VO...

Page 157: ...es et station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a...

Page 158: ...mber will be reduced The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side D After the beginning of the tape is reached the player w...

Page 159: ...ease the or side of TUNE to step up or down the station band Do this again to find another frequency If you push and hold the or side of TUNE the radio will continue seeking up or down for frequencies...

Page 160: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 156 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 Preset buttons...

Page 161: ...h either side of the DISC but ton until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed Push and release the eject button To eject all discs press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep...

Page 162: ...er unit equipped with the player malfunctions your audio system will display one of the six following error messages Error codes WAIT The compact disc player unit may be too hot due to temperature All...

Page 163: ...ultiple compact discs push and hold until you hear a beep when the au dio system is on After pushing the but ton insert the first compact disc After the disc is loaded the shutter of the slot will clo...

Page 164: ...ions 32 program types are available as listed here By pushing this button RDS turns on in FM mode and RDS will be displayed If the program type search is not already performed the radio will start a p...

Page 165: ...er signal station receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies even if RDS function is turned off RDS features are available for use only on FM stations which broadcast RDS in forma...

Page 166: ...tton again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically rewind and replay To turn off the repeat feature push this bu...

Page 167: ...he discs in the magazine To select a track push SCAN again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN un...

Page 168: ...Found 19 RDS The radio will then display the se lected program type for 3 seconds for example ROCK After the program type has been displayed for 3 seconds the radio will display the program type name...

Page 169: ...c programs are found No Traf Info will display If the radio receives a traffic announce ment it will interrupt the cassette player or compact disc mode if either one was on adjust the volume to Traffi...

Page 170: ...om the radio transmit ter They are often accompanied by distor tion Multi path FM signals are reflective making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the s...

Page 171: ...not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it especially if it is hot outside D Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight D Avoid using cassettes with a total play...

Page 172: ...d them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side D Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to rep...

Page 173: ...L O 0107 169 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the play...

Page 174: ...CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls 171 Air flow selector settings 175 Operating tips 175 Automatic air conditioning system Controls 178 Air flow selector setting...

Page 175: ...ture selector mainly for driver and secondarily for front passenger 2 Air intake selector 3 A C button 4 Temperature selector mainly for front passenger and secondarily for driver 5 Air flow selector...

Page 176: ...e se lectors should generally only be used as independent temperature settings for the left and right D There are cases where one or both of the airflow temperatures may not accu rately correlate with...

Page 177: ...osition turns on the defog ging function with the purpose of clear ing the front view This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly...

Page 178: ...C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air...

Page 179: ...dshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate throu...

Page 180: ...ing select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D Choose flo...

Page 181: ...view more quickly D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windsh...

Page 182: ...or the independent mode that display shows DUAL mainly for front passenger and secondarily for driver 8 MODE button air flow selector 9 Fan speed selector 10 Temperature selector At the independent mo...

Page 183: ...nt and linked Independent mode Temperatures can be set independently for the driver s seat and front passenger s seat DUAL will appear on the display to show that the indepen dent mode has been select...

Page 184: ...floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in FRESH For details about air flow selector settings see Air fl...

Page 185: ...eld the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system For example when the ambient tempera ture is low the air intake mode may change au...

Page 186: ...dshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate throu...

Page 187: ...mperature Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicl...

Page 188: ...clearing the front view When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to R...

Page 189: ...he vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as...

Page 190: ...e to fog up easily Perform filter replacement periodically Period of replacement expected Every 24000 km 15000 miles Notes This is the normal maintenance period This may change depending on operating...

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Page 192: ...ON OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 189 Outside temperature gauge 189 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 190 Power outlet 191 Glove box 193 Garage door opener 194 Auxiliary box 197 Front c...

Page 193: ...es Push the MODE button until the minute display blinks Then push the ADJ button If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00...

Page 194: ...the cigarette lighter first open the ashtray lid then press in the light er When it becomes heated it automat ically pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC pos...

Page 195: ...position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 120W z To prevent the battery from being di...

Page 196: ...iance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within t...

Page 197: ...ppliances with high initial peak watt age cathode ray tube type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc Measuring devices which process pre cise data medical equi...

Page 198: ...mit ter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLink Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming 3 Simultaneously press and hold the hand held garage transmitter...

Page 199: ...g code system Programming an entrance gate Program ming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of the 3 HomeLink but tons you want to program 2 Place your hand held gate device transmitter...

Page 200: ...re as re quired by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door open er which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop a...

Page 201: ...ary box closed while driving NOTICE During hot weather the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave anything flammable or deform able such as a lighter glasses etc inside To use the box p...

Page 202: ...a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving To use the box pull up the lock release lever and open the lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudde...

Page 203: ...be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving...

Page 204: ...lift the armrest upright when the cup holder is pulled out The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the cup holder pull down the arm rest CAUTION Do not place anything...

Page 205: ...pulled up the drink may spill over the seat occupants When the cup holder is in use the armrest lid must be securely closed with the lock engaged Do not place anything else other than cups or drink ca...

Page 206: ...have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet...

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Page 208: ...tries 207 Three way catalytic converters 207 Engine exhaust cautions 208 Facts about engine oil consumption 209 Iridium tipped spark plugs 210 Brake system 210 Brake pad wear limit indicators 214 Lugg...

Page 209: ...you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose i...

Page 210: ...ne These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where th...

Page 211: ...not to spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 70 L 18 5 gal 15 4 Imp gal If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle re...

Page 212: ...ember your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best z To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate prope...

Page 213: ...oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process D Oil is also u...

Page 214: ...l level check see Checking the engine oil level in Sec tion 7 2 Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en gine...

Page 215: ...orman ce The anti lock brake system becomes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed...

Page 216: ...system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles without an anti lock b...

Page 217: ...fly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact yo...

Page 218: ...areful to keep the vehicle bal anced Locating the weight as far for ward as possible helps maintain bal ance D For better fuel economy do not carry unneeded weight CAUTION D Do not place anything on t...

Page 219: ...t panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification...

Page 220: ...ing in loss of control Make sure what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry condi...

Page 221: ...mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol D Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s designated tires an...

Page 222: ...U STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 219 How to start the engine 219 Tips for driving in various conditions 220 Winter driving tips 221 Dinghy towing 222 Trailer towing 222 How to save fu...

Page 223: ...driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection syst...

Page 224: ...her they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously...

Page 225: ...r alone When it is extremely cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50_C 58_F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check t...

Page 226: ...s etc Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to y...

Page 227: ...eight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capa ble of towing a higher weight the operator must determine the maxi mum weight rating of the partic...

Page 228: ...n the rear HITCHES D Use only a hitch which is recom mended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight re quirement D Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer a...

Page 229: ...er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight TRAILER LIGHTS D Trailer lights must comply with federal state provincial and local regulations See your local recreational vehicle dealer or re...

Page 230: ...at a time avoiding sharp or prolonged turning Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an acci dent D Because stopping distance may be in creased vehicle to vehicle distance should be...

Page 231: ...forming the following 1 Apply the brakes and hold 2 Have someone place wheel blocks un der both the vehicle and trailer wheels 3 When the wheel blocks are in place release your brakes slowly until the...

Page 232: ...pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from other vehicles to avoid s...

Page 233: ...LON_U OM22493U CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates prope...

Page 234: ...start 231 If your engine stalls while driving 234 If your vehicle overheats 234 If you have a flat tire 235 If your vehicle needs to be towed 242 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector le...

Page 235: ...ir shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard...

Page 236: ...mally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting D Warning Battery posts terminals...

Page 237: ...battery Booster battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable t...

Page 238: ...ine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if...

Page 239: ...to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possibl...

Page 240: ...is supported by the jack alone D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing D Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle D When raising the vehicle do not put an objec...

Page 241: ...ver 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it 4 Remove the spacer Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure...

Page 242: ...l nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the...

Page 243: ...t and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alo...

Page 244: ...einstall the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the...

Page 245: ...re placed tire Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated in Section 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget...

Page 246: ...or b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or com mercial tow truck service tow your ve hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency tow ing in...

Page 247: ...n sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing From rear Use a towing do...

Page 248: ...riving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cable or chain The eyelets and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE...

Page 249: ...ns even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is applied 2 Pry up the cover with a fl...

Page 250: ...ing their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the gla...

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Page 252: ...AVALON U L O 0107 248 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 249 Washing and waxing your Toyota 250 Cleaning the interior 251 SECTION...

Page 253: ...k of proper ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as pos...

Page 254: ...cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When having...

Page 255: ...rface does not repel water well apply wax 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish...

Page 256: ...uctions and follow them closely Seat belts The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water Use a cloth or sponge As you are clean ing check the belts for excessive wear f...

Page 257: ...solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather z Mildew may develop on soi...

Page 258: ...CARE Maintenance requirements 255 General maintenance 256 Does your vehicle need repairing 258 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 259 For scheduled maintenance information please refer...

Page 259: ...or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyot...

Page 260: ...nly where ade quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pr...

Page 261: ...r clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that on a sa...

Page 262: ...ppreciable loss of power D Strange engine noises D A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal D Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerou...

Page 263: ...es have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your dr...

Page 264: ...07 260 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 261 Fuse locations 262 Do it yourself service precautions 263 Positioning the jack 265 Parts and to...

Page 265: ...coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Radiator 9 Electric cooling fans 10 Condenser...

Page 266: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 262 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U Spare fuses With daytime running light system Fuse locations...

Page 267: ...touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot D If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low...

Page 268: ...sh off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes z Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the...

Page 269: ...e on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P Block the wheels on the opposite side of the jack up point if neces sary D Make sure to set the jack properly in the...

Page 270: ...s D Funnel only for adding coolant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is low D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools D Rag or paper towel D Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power ste...

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Page 272: ...vel 269 Checking the engine coolant level 270 Checking the radiator and condenser 271 Checking brake fluid 272 Checking power steering fluid 272 Checking tire pressure 273 Checking and replacing tires...

Page 273: ...emove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick...

Page 274: ...ront of the container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low...

Page 275: ...Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommen...

Page 276: ...and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flu...

Page 277: ...wo weeks or at least once a month And do not forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor han...

Page 278: ...e tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage s...

Page 279: ...lly When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires With a spare tire of different wheel type from t...

Page 280: ...H tires Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chains P205 60R16 91H tires Use tire chains of the correct size Us...

Page 281: ...d by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wh...

Page 282: ...e wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your alumin...

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Page 284: ...MY AVALON_U OM22493U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 281 Battery recharging precautions 282 Checking and replacing fuses 283 Adding washer fluid 284 Replaci...

Page 285: ...sibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary D If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantit...

Page 286: ...aler Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installe...

Page 287: ...in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fu...

Page 288: ...ct is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because...

Page 289: ...side the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights low beam 9006 51 A Headlights high beam 9005 60 B Front fog lights 9006 51 A Front turn signal parking lights 1157NA 27...

Page 290: ...depress ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Turn the bulb and remove it 3 Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the...

Page 291: ...your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog or front turn signal parking light bulbs by yourself You may damage the ve hicle Use a flat bladed screw driver a Stop tail light b Rear t...

Page 292: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 288 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips Back up lights...

Page 293: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 289 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips License plate lights...

Page 294: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 290 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U High mounted stoplight type A High mounted stoplight type B...

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Page 296: ...02 AVALON U L O 0107 292 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 293 Engine 293 Fuel 294 Service specifications 294 Tires 296 Fuses 297 SECTION 8...

Page 297: ...rall length mm in 4875 192 0 Overall width mm in 1820 71 7 Overall height mm in 1465 57 7 1 Wheelbase mm in 2720 107 0 Front tread mm in 1550 61 0 Rear tread mm in 1525 60 0 1 Unladen vehicle 2 With f...

Page 298: ...006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used...

Page 299: ...h all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 4 75 5 0 4 2 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D II or DEXRONrIII DEXRONr...

Page 300: ...essure Wheel size Front Rear P205 65R15 92H 210 2 1 31 210 2 1 31 15 6JJ P205 60R16 91H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 16 6JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft Ibf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on ti...

Page 301: ...tem Engine compartment with daytime running light system Fuses type A 1 HEAD RH 15 A Right hand headlight high beam indicator light 2 HEAD LH 15 A Left hand headlight front fog lights 3 ABS NO 4 5 A V...

Page 302: ...ircuit 22 HEAD LH UPR 10 A No circuit 23 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right hand headlight low beam 24 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left hand head light low beam 25 DRL 7 5 A Daytime running light sys tem 26 HEAD LH UPR 10 A...

Page 303: ...l system 49 DOME 7 5 A Interior light front per sonal lights door courtesy lights igni tion switch light vanity lights garage door opener open door warning light illuminated entry system rear personal...

Page 304: ...ALON U L O 0107 301 2002 MY AVALON_U OM22493U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 302 Uniform tire quality grading 302 SECT...

Page 305: ...in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line This information has...

Page 306: ...nce Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A th...

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Page 308: ...ntenance 256 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octa...

Page 309: ...E ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you...

Page 310: ...u how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive...

Page 311: ...Maintenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent...

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