Toyota AVALON 2010 User Manual

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (→P. 341)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (→P. 338)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (→P. 336)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level (→P. 332)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
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Toyota AVALON 2010 Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	AVALON 2010
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Details on steering wheel controls, ignition switch, and dashboard displays.

Instrument cluster

Explains gauges, meters, indicators, and warning lights on the instrument panel.

Keyless entry

Covers locking, unlocking, and trunk lid operation without a key.

Smart Key system

Explains the start function, power modes, and access with the smart key.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Details shift positions (P, R, N, D, S) and the sequential mode.

Cruise control

Covers setting, adjusting speed, and canceling cruise control functions.

Air Conditioning/Heating

Explains automatic operation, temperature, fan speed, and air outlet adjustments.

Audio system

Covers radio, CD player, MP3/WMA playback, and AUX input.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatbelts

Explains correct use, fastening, releasing, and adjustability for occupant safety.

Doors-Child safety locks

Describes how to engage and disengage rear door child safety locks for safety.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

Explains how the system detects and warns about low tire pressure.

Spare tire & tools

Details the location of the spare tire, jack, and tools for emergencies.