2000 toyota avalon repair manual

Page If you smell exhaust fumes in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, vehicle, drive with windows dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of open and the trunk lid closed. Page Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston More oil is consumed by high- speed driv- regularly.

Toyota recommends that the oil rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel If either circuit should fail, the other will still work. However, the Do not pump the brake pedal if the pedal will be harder to press, and your engine stalls.

Page Contact your Toyota to detect the accurate turning speed, dealer as soon as possible to service resulting in a longer stopping dis- the vehicle. Page Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding- down. Page This is the primary identification number accident. It is used in registering Do not drive with objects left on the ownership of your vehicle.

The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. How to start the engine. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it. Page If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

Page Keep ice and snow from accumulating ing supply company, trucking company, not overload your vehicle or trailer.

Toyota under the fenders. Even though the gross vehicle weight on both the vehicle may be physically capa- axles must not exceed the Gross ble of towing a higher weight, the Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed Page Make sure the trailer cargo is securely Never tow a trailer without using a loaded so that it can not shift. Toyota recommends that you do not safety chain securely attached to tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a Check that your rear view mirrors con- both the trailer and the vehicle.

Be careful when passing other ve- requires practice. Grip the bottom of The trailer could hit your vehicle in a hicles. Passing requires considerable the steering wheel and move your hand tight turn. Apply the brakes and hold. Have someone place wheel blocks un- easy. Avoid hitting the curb and it is better to turn off the engine and slow down on rough roads. Page Then try starting the engine broken. Have the key checked at your with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Toyota dealer.

If none of your keys work, If the engine turns over at its normal If the engine does not start after 15 se- the system is possibly broken. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.

Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving Page Park on a level system. You should have it checked as spot with firm ground. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers. Driving even a short dis- Block the wheel diagonally opposite tance can damage a tire and wheel to the one being changed if neces To remove the spare tire: 2.

Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from To remove: Turn the joint in the direction 1. Remove the wheel ornament. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown.

Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as ing the vehicle. After making sure that no one is in 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change the vehicle, raise it high enough so tires. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9.

Lower the vehicle completely and rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. Adjust the air pressure to the specification When lowering the vehicle, make sure designated in Section 8.

If the pressure is all portions of your body and all oth- lower, drive slowly to the nearest service er persons around will not be injured Page If your vehicle needs to be towed— If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota a Towing with wheel lift type truck— dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Before driving, make sure all vice. The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition.

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly. Avoid sudden starts or erratic Page Be sure to have the system checked by Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Page Toyota dealer as soon as Even if you lose only one key, contact possible to avoid the possibility of theft or your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If an accident. Then, have the identification you lose all your master keys, you cannot number of your new transmitter registered.

Washing and waxing your Toyota. Page Now, it is up to you. Proper more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause care of your Toyota can help ensure long- mud and debris without removing them. Page Do not attach the heavily damaged your area. Hand- washing your Toyota plastic wheel ornament.

It may fly off Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated the wheel and cause accidents while Work in the shade and wait until the garage or a roofed place. Then, using a sponge or obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as dio, instrument panel, console panel, soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the possible. Page Toyota, your local could c ause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. General maintenance. Page And if any either by yourself or a qualified technician, problems should arise with your vehicle or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be while under warranty, your Toyota dealer pleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Page Tighten form them are presented in Section 7. If you are a skilled do- it- yourself mechan- fied service shop immediately. Page If you notice any of these clues, take your Check the level through the reservoir.

Some impor- possible. Engine 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. Electric cooling fans 9. Windshield washer fluid tank Page Read separate compartment—the engine, radiator, will automatically start to run if the Toyota Warranty statement for details and exhaust manifold and spark plug engine coolant temperature is high suggestions.

Page Adding washer fluid need on performing do- it- yourself mainte- Parts if level is low : Parts: nance. Be careful not to touch the hot ex- Recommended viscosity SAE : haust manifold.

If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine. Page Visually check the radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock and water pump. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system. ILSAC certification mark When it is extreme- To prevent burning yourself, do not ly cold, to provide protection down to If the fluid brake reservoir.

Page If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. The following instructions for checking The recommended cold tire pressures, tire tire pressure should be observed However, the when driving on snow or ice.

Page A wheel of a different size or type may the covers before putting on the chains. Page When using tire chains, be careful not for a tubeless tire. 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. Battery recharging precautions. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. Page Charging necessary.

The location of the pull- out tool is shown in the illustration. Type A If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.

Page When replacing tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as light comes on, the washer tank may be a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and soon as possible. Installing cover clips Page N 50 kgf, lbf with the engine running, mm in. Coolant type: 75 3. ABS NO. EFI NO. TURN 7. Uniform tire quality grading. Page Toyota Motor Washington, D. You can Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Sales, U.

Exces- ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sive speed, underinflation, or excessive sured under controlled conditions on spe Print page 1 Print document pages.

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