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  • Page 1 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
  • Page 2: Instrument Panel Overview

    ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Instrument panel overview DWith bucket front seat 1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Garage door opener 4. Center vents 5. Electric moon roof switch and/or front interior light, and front personal lights, auxiliary box 6.
  • Page 3 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Car audio 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8.
  • Page 4 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) DWith bench type front seat 1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Automatic transmission selector lever 4. Garage door opener 5. Center vents 6. Electric moon roof switch and/or front interior light, and front personal lights, auxiliary box 7.
  • Page 5 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Car audio 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8.
  • Page 6: Instrument Cluster Overview

    ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Instrument cluster overview DType A 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Odometer and two trip meters 9. “MODE” button 2. Tachometer 6. Clock 10. “ODO/TRIP” button 3. Service reminder indicators and 7. Outside temperature gauge 11.
  • Page 7 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) DType B 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Clock 10. “RESET/ADJ” button 2. Tachometer 6. Outside temperature gauge 11. “DISPLAY” button 3. Service reminder indicators and 7. Multi- information display 12. Odometer and two trip meters indicator lights 8.
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    ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) (type A) Brake system warning light Anti- lock brake system warning light (type B) (type B) Driver’s seat belt reminder light Open door warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Rear light failure warning light Discharge warning light SRS warning light...
  • Page 9 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive- off indicator light Cruise control indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator light : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5. : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control”...
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  • Page 11 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors...
  • Page 12 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Keys ............
  • Page 13 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Engine immobiliser system ........
  • Page 14 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Side doors ..........
  • Page 15 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Power windows ..........
  • Page 16 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Trunk lid ........... .
  • Page 17 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Hood ............
  • Page 18 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Theft deterrent system ........
  • Page 19 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Fuel tank cap ..........
  • Page 20 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Electric moon roof ......... . .
  • Page 21 Master key (black)—This key works in ev- lock. your wallet, not in the vehicle. ery lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built- in 2. Sub key—This key will not work in the If you should lose your keys or if you transponder chip.
  • Page 22 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the atten- dant. Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the ve- hicle.
  • Page 23 If you 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.
  • Page 24 The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.
  • Page 25 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Side doors— For vehicles sold in U.S.A. For vehicles sold in Canada FCC ID: MOZ RI- 4ETY This device complies with RSS- 210 of MADE IN JAPAN Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FCC ID: NT8- 15607YU3FXCVR (1) This device may not cause interfer- MADE IN CANADA...
  • Page 26 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the igni- tion switch turned to the “ON” position, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds. Driver’s side LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB...
  • Page 27 We recommend us- abled. Consult your Toyota dealer, for de- ing this feature whenever small children tails. are in the vehicle.
  • Page 28 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch control system that can lock or unlock once to unlock the driver’s door alone. all the doors, or open the trunk lid Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds from a distance within approximately 1 unlocks all the doors simultaneously.
  • Page 29 Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed tempting to break into or damage your To open the trunk lid with the master key, information.
  • Page 30 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following “RE- PLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”. REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent. CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo-...
  • Page 31 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are If you lose your transmitter, contact your designed to provide reasonable protec- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to tion against harmful interference in a avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- residential installation.
  • Page 32 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Power windows - Reorient or relocate the receiving an- tenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 33 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half Window way if something gets caught between the lock switch window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.
  • Page 34 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Trunk lid (type A)— CAUTION CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- must do the following. ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- Always make sure the head, hands vents exhaust gases from entering and other parts of the body of all...
  • Page 35 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Lock release lever —Luggage security system Trunk lid (type B)— To open the trunk lid from the driver’s This system deactivates the lock re- To open the trunk lid from the outside, seat, pull up on the lock release lever. lease switch so that things locked in insert the master key and turn it clock- the trunk can be protected.
  • Page 36 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Lock release switch —Trunk opener cancel switch CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. Activate Cancel To open the trunk lid from the driver’s...
  • Page 37 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Luggage security system Hood This system helps protect things locked To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the in the trunk by safeguarding the lock auxiliary catch lever and lift 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The release switch from unwanted access.
  • Page 38 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
  • Page 39 Unlock any of the doors with the key When refueling, turn off the engine. If the system does not work properly, or wireless remote control transmitter. have it checked by your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Open the trunk with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.
  • Page 40 If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Tilting operation soon as possible.
  • Page 41 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) To operate the moon roof, use the To close: Push the switch on the “TILT CAUTION switches beside the interior light. UP” side. The moon roof works when the ignition The roof will fully close. To stop the roof To avoid serious personal injury, you switch is in the “ON”...
  • Page 42 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening. Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.
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  • Page 44 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors...
  • Page 45 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Seats ............
  • Page 46 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Front seats ..........
  • Page 47 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Driving position memory system .......
  • Page 48 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Trunk storage extension ........
  • Page 49 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Head restraints ..........
  • Page 50 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Armrest ........... . .
  • Page 51 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Seat heaters ..........
  • Page 52 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Seat belts ...........
  • Page 53 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) SRS driver and front passenger airbags ......
  • Page 54 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SRS side airbags ..........
  • Page 55 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Child restraint ..........
  • Page 56 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Tilt steering wheel ......... .
  • Page 57 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Outside rear view mirrors ........
  • Page 58 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Anti- glare inside rear view mirror ......
  • Page 59 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror ......
  • Page 60 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Sun visors ..........
  • Page 61 Consult try sliding it forward and backward sengers stand move your Toyota dealer. to make sure it is locked in posi- around between seats. Severe inju- Do not use accessories tion. ries can occur in the event of emer-...
  • Page 62 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Do not put objects under the seats. Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat The objects may interfere with the to the desired position with slight body seat- lock mechanism or unexpect- pressure and release the lever.
  • Page 63 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION KNOB ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Turn the knob either way. Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.
  • Page 64 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Driving position memory system The micro computer can memorize the CAUTION position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirror. Two different driving To reduce the risk of sliding under position profiles can be entered into the lap belt during a collision, avoid computer’s memory.
  • Page 65 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) To make only slight changes to an already CONDITIONS MEMORIZED memorized position, the easiest way is to POSITION ACTIVATION first activate the memorized position, then Ignition key “ON” and shift lever in “P” make the desired changes and perform position step 2 above.
  • Page 66 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Trunk storage extension CAUTION Do not start the vehicle while the adjustment are being made. Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel.
  • Page 67 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Head restraints Armrest For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: 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.
  • Page 68 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Seat heaters Front—To use the armrest, pull up the To turn on the seat heater, push the strap pull armrest switch. shown above. The key must be in the “ON” position. Rear—To use the armrest, pull it out as Pushing on the switch again will turn it shown above.
  • Page 69 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or NOTICE passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An...
  • Page 70 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Front outside and rear seat belts (3- point type) CAUTION Keep the belts clean and dry. If they need cleaning, use a mild soap Persons should ride in their seats solution or lukewarm water. Never properly wearing their...
  • Page 71 After adjustment, make sure the anchor is buckle. locked in position. If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
  • Page 72 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) CAUTION Take up High- positioned belts slack loose- fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- Too high der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
  • Page 73 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Keep as low on hips as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot Sit up straight and well back in the...
  • Page 74 Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
  • Page 75 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on...
  • Page 76 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- The front seat belt pretensioner system belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ACC” or mainly consists of the following compo- activated in response to a severe fron- “ON”...
  • Page 77 Contact your Toyota dealer z Attachment of a grille guard (bull soon possible service Failure to follow these instructions bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,...
  • Page 78 Be sure to wear your seat belt properly. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbags are designed to provide...
  • Page 79 Toyota strongly recommends that: The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard.
  • Page 80 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 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 Hitting curb, Falling into impact, or if it is involved in an underride edge of pavement jumping over...
  • Page 81 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) In a severe frontal impact, the sensors A crash severe enough to inflate the air- detect deceleration and the system trig- bags may break the windshield as the gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- reaction in the inflators quickly fills the senger airbag the windshield may also be airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain...
  • Page 82 The front seat occupants can child restraint system. Toyota be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- inflating airbags if they do not wear fants and children be placed in the the available seat belts properly.
  • Page 83 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
  • Page 84 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passen- ger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sud- den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in...
  • Page 85 Modification of the suspension sys- This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota z Modification of the front end struc- reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible: operating problems.
  • Page 86 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SRS side airbags In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front pas- senger’s chest.
  • Page 87 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag system may not The SRS side airbags are not designed The SRS side airbag system consists activate if the vehicle is subjected to a to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a mainly of the following components, and collision...
  • Page 88 When the airbags inflate, they produce a belt systems. To ensure maximum child restraint system. Toyota fairly loud noise and release some smoke protection in an accident, the driver strongly recommends that all in- and residue along with non- toxic gas. This...
  • Page 89 Consult your Toyota dealer if you consider modifications of this Do not lean against the front door Do not attach a cup holder or any kind.
  • Page 90 Modification of the suspension sys- This side airbag system has In the following cases, contact your Toyota z Modification of the side structure of service reminder indicator to inform the dealer as soon as possible: driver of operating problems. If either of...
  • Page 91 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child NOTICE Toyota strongly urges use of restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which enough to use them. Do not disconnect the battery cables conforms to the size of the child, before contacting your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 92 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small A forward- facing child restraint sys- CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly tem should be allowed to be put on restrained on the seat with either the the front seat only when it is un- Never put a rear- facing child re- lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/...
  • Page 93 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into After installing the child restraint the following 3 types depending on the system, make sure it is secured in child’s age and size. place following the manufacturer’s (A) Infant seat instructions.
  • Page 94 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Installation with 3- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. Never put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the...
  • Page 95 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through fixed. Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the infant seat following the...
  • Page 96 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
  • Page 97 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward- belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear- facing position depend- Never put a rear- facing child re- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 98 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Move seat fully back 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the convertible seat following tem should be allowed to be put on straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided...
  • Page 99 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 100 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle- release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward- fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
  • Page 101 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
  • Page 102 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. 2. To remove the child restraint system, CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION press the buckle- release button and al- A convertible seat is used in forward- low the belt to retract.
  • Page 103 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) When installing a child restraint system in Same angle the front seat center position, move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible, set both seatbacks to the same angle as the back of the child restraint system, and set both seat cushions at the Move seat same height so that the child restraint...
  • Page 104 Contact your on accident. 1. Run the center lap belt through or Toyota dealer immediately. Do not around the convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is instructions provided fixed. manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.
  • Page 105 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 2. While pressing convertible seat 3. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle- release button and allow the seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- its free end to hold the convertible seat move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 106 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Using a top strap Symbol mark Anchor brackets Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the back panel TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: restraint system that requires the use to attach the top strap. 1.
  • Page 107 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 2. Remove the anchor bracket cover 3. Fix the child restraint system with 4. Replace the head restraint. with the symbol mark shown in the the seat belt. Store any removed covers in a safe place illustration.
  • Page 108 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries. Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on.
  • Page 109 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Power rear view mirror Anti- glare inside rear view control mirror NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de- icer to free the mirror.
  • Page 110 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror To turn off the automatic function, press CAUTION the switch on the “OFF” side. To turn on the automatic function again, Do not adjust the mirror while the press the switch on the “AUTO”...
  • Page 111 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Sun visors— —Vanity mirrors To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block the glare from the front when the To use the vanity mirrors, swing down main sun visor is swung to the side, the sun visor and open the cover.
  • Page 112 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
  • Page 113 Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota of the lights in position 1 dealer. They automatically turn on or off depend- ing on the darkness of the surroundings.
  • Page 114 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Daytime running light system (all mod- els in Canada and some models in the U.S.A.) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF”...
  • Page 115 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) The lights automatically turn off after 30 Daytime running light system (all mod- seconds when all doors and trunk lid are els in Canada and some models in the closed with the ignition key in the “ACC”...
  • Page 116 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Emergency flashers High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 117 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the knob.
  • Page 118 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Interior light 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 time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened.
  • Page 119 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Front personal lights Rear personal lights To turn on the front personal lights, push the switch. To turn the lights off, push the switch once again. With moon roof To turn on the rear personal light, push the switch.
  • Page 120 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid”...
  • Page 121 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Shifting the windshield wiper position The wiper blades retract under the hood To pull up the windshield wipers to the To replace the windshield wipers to the when the wipers are turned off. If retrac- rest position, hold the connection of retracted position, push the connection tion is obstructed by snow, etc., at the the wiper arm and wiper blade and pull...
  • Page 122 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 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.
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  • Page 124 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators...
  • Page 125 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Fuel gauge ..........
  • Page 126 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Engine coolant temperature gauge ......
  • Page 127 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Tachometer ..........
  • Page 128 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Odometer and two trip meters ....... .
  • Page 129 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Multi- information display ........
  • Page 130 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ....
  • Page 131 The indicator light goes off after driving several times. If the indicator light does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge works when the ignition The gauge indicates the engine coolant...
  • Page 132 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic. Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.
  • Page 133 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—Shows total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero.
  • Page 134 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Multi- information display— 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...
  • Page 135 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Before using the multi- information display Operate the multi- information display “LIGHT” button with the ignition switch on. This button is used to select the illumi- When the ignition switch is turned to nation pattern of the display. “ON”, the last previously used mode dis- Every time you push the “LIGHT”...
  • Page 136 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Clock “MODE” and “RESET/ADJ” buttons CAUTION These buttons are used to select the item to be reset or adjusted. Do not adjust the display while the Every time you push the “MODE” button, vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display toggles in the following order.
  • Page 137 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Calendar —Outside temperature gauge After resetting the calendar, push the “MODE” button until the display returns to normal calendar mode. The digital calendar indicates the date. The outside temperature gauge indi- cates outside air temperatures. If the electrical power source has been disconnected, the calendar display will au- To set the unit, push the “MODE”...
  • Page 138 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Cruise information display The cruise information display indicates 1. Instantaneous fuel consumption the following information. (“INST ECON”) 1. Instantaneous fuel consumption The instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on dis- 2. Average fuel consumption tance and fuel consumption for 2 sec- 3.
  • Page 139 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Compass 2. Average fuel consumption 4. Driving range (“AVG ECON”) (“FUEL RANGE”) Average fuel consumption is calculated The distance the vehicle can travel with and displayed based on total driving the remaining fuel is calculated and distance and total fuel...
  • Page 140 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) The compass may not show the correct CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation direction in the following conditions: calibration) The vehicle is stopped immediately af- The direction display on the compass ter turning. deviates from the true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field.
  • Page 141 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) After calibration, push the “MODE” button several times until the calendar display Hawaii, Samoa: 7 returns to the normal mode. Guam, Saipan: 9 CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 142 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 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. Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-...
  • Page 143 Do this. buzzer comes on... buzzer comes on... buzzer comes on... If parking brake Take vehicle to Take vehicle to is off, stop Toyota dealer. Toyota dealer (type A) immediately and immediately. contact Toyota Fill up tank. Take vehicle to dealer.
  • Page 144: Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light

    4 to 8 seconds. charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
  • Page 145: Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

    When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the engine is idling or it may come on paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as the brake system warning light is off), the briefly after a hard stop. There is no possible.
  • Page 146: Open Door Warning Light

    (i) Open Door Warning Light the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as system. Contact your Toyota dealer as This light remains on until all the doors soon as possible to service the vehicle: soon as possible to service the vehicle.
  • Page 147: Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

    The “VSC OFF” indicator light comes circuit in need of repair. Have it on while driving without pushing “VSC checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as OFF” switch. possible.
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    ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake...
  • Page 149 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Ignition switch with steering lock ......
  • Page 150 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Automatic transmission ........
  • Page 151 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Traction control system ........
  • Page 152 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Vehicle skid control system ........
  • Page 153 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Parking brake ..........
  • Page 154 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Cruise control ..........
  • Page 155 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Ignition switch with steering lock 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— Once you remove the key, the engine im- mobiliser system is automatically set.
  • Page 156 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Automatic transmission DFloor shift type Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of Lock release button incorrect operation. This means you can Selector lever To prevent misshifting only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 157 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) When the cruise control is being used, 3. Release the parking brake and brake even if you downshift the transmission by pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal pushing releasing overdrive slowly for smooth starting. switch, engine braking will not applied be- (d) Using engine braking cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
  • Page 158 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) (g) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to overrev the en- 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Be careful when downshifting on a gine. Watch the tachometer to keep fully depress the parking brake pedal slippery surface.
  • Page 159 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) (i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck z Do not race the engine and avoid CAUTION spinning the wheels. CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake z If your vehicle remains stuck after pedal while stopped with the engine rocking the vehicle several times, your vehicle becomes...
  • Page 160 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) DColumn shift type Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Overdrive switch brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition Selector lever switch in “ON”...
  • Page 161 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) When the cruise control is being used, 3. Release the parking brake and brake even if you downshift the transmission by pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal pushing releasing overdrive slowly for smooth starting. switch, engine braking will not applied be- (d) Using engine braking cause the cruise control is not cancelled.
  • Page 162 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) (g) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to overrev the en- 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Be careful when downshifting on a gine. Watch the tachometer to keep fully depress the parking brake pedal slippery surface.
  • Page 163 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) (i) Rocking your vehicle if stuck z Do not race the engine and avoid CAUTION spinning the wheels. CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake z If your vehicle remains stuck after pedal while stopped with the engine rocking the vehicle several times, your vehicle becomes...
  • Page 164 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Traction control system You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the traction control system is in the self- check mode, and does not indicate malfunction.
  • Page 165 Under certain slippery road condi- system. Contact your Toyota dealer as tions, full traction of the vehicle and soon as possible to service the vehicle: power to the front wheels can not be The “VSC”...
  • Page 166 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Vehicle skid control system If the vehicles is going to skid during driving, the slip indicator light flashes and an alarm sounds intermittently. The vehicle skid control system activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km/h (9 mph).
  • Page 167 Do not rely excessively on the ve- system. Contact your Toyota dealer as hicle skid control system. Even if soon as possible to service the vehicle: the vehicle skid control system is The “VSC”...
  • Page 168 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Parking brake Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control allows you to cruise brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your foot off the To set: Fully depress the parking brake accelerator pedal.
  • Page 169 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) CAUTION CAUTION To help maintain maximum control To avoid accidental cruise control en- of your vehicle, do not use the gagement, keep the cruise control cruise control when driving system off when not using the cruise heavy or varying traffic, or on slip- control.
  • Page 170 “SET When the difference is 5 km/h (3 mph) or hicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the COAST” button for a slower speed. Each more, the vehicle will cruise with its actu- earliest opportunity.
  • Page 171 Even if you turn off the overdrive switch comes on. with the cruise control on, engine braking If this is the case, contact your Toyota will not be applied because the cruise dealer and have your vehicle inspected. control is not cancelled. To decrease the...
  • Page 172 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
  • Page 173 Using your audio system— —Some basics Reference This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
  • Page 174 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) TONE AND BALANCE YOUR RADIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER For details about your system’s tone and Your vehicle has an antenna printed on When you insert a disc, gently push it in balance controls, see the description of the inside of the rear window.
  • Page 175 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Controls and features DType 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 176 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Preset buttons PROG (Program) Compact Disc Player These buttons are used to preset and If you want to fast forward or reverse Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations. through a compact disc track, push and cassette tape.
  • Page 177 When the audio is set into compact disc If the malfunction is not rectified, take operation, the display shows the track or, your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. track and disc number currently being played. Each time you push “CD”, the...
  • Page 178 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) DISC Compact disc auto changer only— Compact disc auto changer only— Push “FM” to turn on the radio and select To randomly play all the tracks in the the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” will appear magazine: By using this button, you can select a on the display.
  • Page 179 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
  • Page 180 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SEEK (Seeking) When counting the number of tracks you ST (Stereo reception) display want to rewind, remember to count the Radio Your radio automatically changes to stereo current track as well. For example, if you reception when a stereo broadcast is re- In the seek mode, the radio finds and want to rewind to a song that is two be-...
  • Page 181 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “)” or “ ” side of “TUNE” to step up or down the station band. Do this again to find another frequency.
  • Page 182 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) DType 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 183 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Preset buttons Compact disc PROG (Program) These buttons are used to preset and To eject one compact disc only: Push and Push “ ” to select the other side of a tune in radio stations. release the compact disc eject button. If cassette tape.
  • Page 184 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Compact Disc Player For middle- pitch tone adjustment, push CD (Compact Disc) “AUDIO CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until If you want to fast forward or reverse Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas- “MID” appears on the display. Then turn through a compact disc track, push and sette operation to compact disc operation.
  • Page 185 If the malfunction is not rectified, take slot will close. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. If the audio system is off, you can turn If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter on the radio by pushing “FM”. Also, push DISC will close after 15 seconds.
  • Page 186 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) MSG (Message) To recall a radio text message, push this <PROG TYPES> (Program Types) button for less than 1.7 seconds. The This button is used to display a radio text This button is used for program type most recently received stored message message.
  • Page 187 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Program Type List PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) Display Program type (PTY) The following program type names are Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system Nostalga available. After a program type search, on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the the radio will display one of the following Jazz volume.
  • Page 188 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) “Alert!” display To randomly play all the tracks in the Compact Disc Player magazine: The alert program type sends emergency There are two repeat features—You can Push and hold “ ” until you hear a alert messages.
  • Page 189 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) SCAN Compact disc player SEEK (Seeking) Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- Radio ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on In the seek mode, the radio finds and scan the first tracks of all the discs in the a band or scan only the preset stations plays the next station up or down the...
  • Page 190 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) When counting the number of tracks you SRCH (Search) If more than 6 stations of a program type are found, the radio will create a second want to rewind, remember to count the This button allows you to search all avail- bank of presets, such as “Rock 1”...
  • Page 191 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) A type search in progress can be can- TAPE If the current station is not a traffic sta- celed by pushing the following buttons: tion, the radio will start a traffic program Push “TAPE” to switch from radio or com- “SEEK”, “TUNE”, “SCAN”, “AM”, “FM”, any search in increasing frequency order.
  • Page 192 To ensure the correct audio system TUNE (Tuning) operation: z Be careful not to spill beverages Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the (ETR). Push and release the “)” or “ ” over the audio system.
  • Page 193 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Use high- quality cassettes. Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low- quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere- especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto- reversing.
  • Page 194 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If moisture gets into your compact disc Your automatic changer or compact player, you may not hear any sound disc player cannot play special shaped even though your compact disc player or low- quality compact discs such as appears to be working.
  • Page 195 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard- radiation exposure directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.
  • Page 196 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .
  • Page 197 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Manual air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Temperature 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 6.
  • Page 198 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Fan speed selector There are cases where one or both of the airflow temperatures may not accu- Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to rately correlate with the set tempera- the right to increase, to the left to de- ture according to circumstances, when crease.
  • Page 199 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified from the floor vents and windshield heating or cooling. This setting clears vents. the front view more quickly. Turning the air flow selector to the For details about air flow selector settings, floor/windshield position turns on the “—Air flow...
  • Page 200 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 conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to your Toyota dealer for service.
  • Page 201 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 202 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
  • Page 203 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Defogging Defrosting The inside of the windshield The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM Temperature—Towards WARM (red zone) to heat;...
  • Page 204 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Automatic air conditioning system— —Controls 1. “AUTO” Button 2. “OFF” Button 3. Air Intake Selector 4. Windshield Air Flow Button 5. “A/C” Button 6. “DUAL” Button 7. Temperature Selector (Only for the independent mode that display shows “DUAL”;...
  • Page 205 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) “AUTO” button Temperature selector Knowledge for the two- temperature se- lector operation For automatic operation of the air condi- To increase the temperature, press the This air conditioning system has two inde- tioning, press the “AUTO” button. “AUTO” “...
  • Page 206 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 1. Panel—Air flows mainly from instrument panel vents. 2. Bi- level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. When you set the temperature selector setting at about the middle in automatic operation, warm air flows out of the floor vents and relatively low- tempera- ture air flows out of the center and...
  • Page 207 CIRCULATED mode that recirculates the shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- air inside vehicle. hicle to your Toyota dealer for service. Press the button to select the air source. The air intake mode which is being se- lected is shown on the display.
  • Page 208 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 209 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the —For automatic operation —For automatic operation air intake selector be temporarily set to RECIRCULATE, which will close off the...
  • Page 210 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Ventilation Defogging and defrosting Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the For best results, set controls to: —The inside of the windshield front view more quickly. —For automatic operation For best results, set controls to: On humid days, do not blow cold air —For automatic operation...
  • Page 211 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Side vents Air conditioning filter If you want to return the setting to RE- CIRCULATE mode, press the air intake selector button once again. Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly.
  • Page 212 This may change depending on the inside of the glove box as shown. operating conditions. symptoms conditioning efficiency problems occur, contact your Toyota dealer to have the filter checked and replaced. (Actual replacement time: Less than 10 minutes approximately)
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  • Page 214 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock ............Outside temperature gauge .
  • Page 215 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Clock (type A) Clock (type B) Outside temperature gauge Type A The digital clock indicates the time. For details, “Multi- information dis- play—” in Section 1- 5. The key must be in the “ON” position. To reset the hour: Push the “MODE” but- ton until the hour display blinks.
  • Page 216 Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed the display blinks. Then push the “ADJ” button to select “_C” or “_F”. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or Type B—For details, see “Multi- information equivalent for replacement. display—” in Section 1- 5.
  • Page 217 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Power outlet (12 VDC) The power outlet is designed for power CAUTION supply for car accessories. The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON” To reduce the chance of injury in position for the power outlet to be used. case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always push the ash- NOTICE...
  • Page 218 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Power outlet (115 VAC) This power outlet is designed for use as a power supply for electric ap- pliances in the vehicle. The key must be in the “ON” position for the power outlet to be used. The maximum capacity for this power out- let is 115 VAC/100W.
  • Page 219 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Glove box Appliances with high initial peak watt- NOTICE age: cathode- ray tube type televisions, z To prevent the battery from being compressor- driven refrigerators, electric pumps, electric tools, etc. discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when Measuring devices which process pre- the engine is not running.
  • Page 220 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Garage door opener PROGRAMMING THE GARAGE DOOR If the transmitter has a “rolling code” fea- OPENER ture, it is necessary to program the ga- rage door opener receiver on the garage This garage door opener has 3 buttons after programming the garage door opener and you can store one program for each on the vehicle.
  • Page 221 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Auxiliary box (type A) ERASING THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER NOTICE MEMORY In hot weather, inside of the vehicle Push and hold down the 2 outside buttons becomes very hot. Do not leave any- until the indicator light flashes. All memo- thing flammable or deformable such rized data will be erased.
  • Page 222 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Auxiliary box (type B) Auxiliary box (type C) Auxiliary box (type D) To use the box, pull on the handle. To use the box, pull up the lock release To use the box, pull up the lock release lever and open the lid.
  • Page 223 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Coin holder To use the coin holder, push coins down into the holder. The coin holder is detachable. With bucket front seat To maximize the storage room, remove the cup holder by pushing the side fac- ing at its upright position.
  • Page 224 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Front cup holder (type A) Front cup holder (type B) CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans on the cup holder, such items thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
  • Page 225 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Rear cup holder (type A) CAUTION CAUTION Do not place anything else other Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans on the cup than cups or drink- cans on the cup holder, such items holder,...
  • Page 226 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Rear cup holder (type B) The cup holder is designed for holding To reduce the chance of injury in cups drink- cans securely case of an accident or sudden stop holes. while driving, keep the cup holder To use the cup holder, open the armrest closed when it is not in use.
  • Page 227 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a Make sure the floor mat is properly locking clip.
  • Page 228 ....... Your Toyota’s identification ........
  • Page 229 To help prevent gas station mix- ups, your to the future economy and long life of premium unleaded gasoline with an Oc- Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- your vehicle: tane Rating of 91 (Research Octane ing. The special nozzle on pumps with Number 96) or higher is recommended.
  • Page 230 Toyota recommends the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification, if avail- If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be z Take care not to spill gasohol dur- able, for improved driveability and emis- sure that it is unleaded, has an octane ing refueling.
  • Page 231 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converters If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... A large amount of unburned gases First, comply with the vehicle registration flowing into the three- way catalytic laws.
  • Page 232 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 233 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-...
  • Page 234 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Iridium- tipped spark plugs Brake system This brake system has two independent CAUTION hydraulic circuits. 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 235 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM You may hear a click or motor sound in CAUTION the engine compartment for a few seconds The anti- lock brake system is designed to when the engine is started or just after help prevent lock- up of the wheels during overestimate anti- lock...
  • Page 236 Contact your Toyota to detect the accurate turning speed, dealer as soon as possible to service resulting in a longer stopping dis- the vehicle. tance.
  • Page 237 Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding- down.
  • Page 238 This is the primary identification number accident. for your Toyota. It is used in registering Do not drive with objects left on the ownership of your vehicle. top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field...
  • Page 239 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) —Engine number Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). 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.
  • Page 240 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Make sure what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high- speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
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  • Page 242 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
  • Page 243 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine 1. 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 244 If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
  • Page 245 “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. harder starting. If you are not sure about Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- See Section 7- 2 for details about coolant result in tire failure, loss of control er—he will be pleased to help.
  • Page 246 Keep ice and snow from accumulating ing supply company, trucking company, not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota under the fenders. junk yard, etc. warranties do not apply to damage or...
  • Page 247 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- The load on either the front or rear ent weight capacities established by axle resulting from distribution of the hitch manufacturer. 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 248 BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Total trailer weight Tongue load Use only a hitch which is recom- Toyota recommends trailers with brakes mended by the hitch manufacturer and that conform to any applicable federal conforms to the total trailer weight re- and state/provincial regulations.
  • Page 249 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.
  • Page 250 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Backing with a trailer is difficult and Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. 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.
  • Page 251 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 1. Apply the brakes and hold. Getting more kilometers/mileage from a CAUTION liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- easy.
  • Page 252 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and it is better to turn off the engine and slow down on rough roads.
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  • Page 254 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY...
  • Page 255 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) If your vehicle will not start ........
  • Page 256 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If your engine stalls while driving ......
  • Page 257 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) If your vehicle overheats ........
  • Page 258 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If you have a flat tire .........
  • Page 259 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) If your vehicle needs to be towed ......
  • Page 260 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever ..
  • Page 261 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) If you lose your keys ........
  • Page 262 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter ... . .
  • Page 263 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.
  • Page 264 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. 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.
  • Page 265 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Discharged battery (“+”mark) Booster battery Jumper cable Positive terminal Negative terminal (“+”mark) (“- ”mark) Connecting point 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
  • Page 266: Emergency Flashers

    ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle overheats 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... your engine coolant temperature After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm gauge indicates overheating, if you ex- 1.
  • Page 267 Park on a level system. You should have it checked as spot with firm ground. soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
  • Page 268 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Required tools and spare tire NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P”. flated tire. Driving even a short dis- Block the wheel diagonally opposite tance can damage a tire and wheel to the one being changed if neces-...
  • Page 269 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Blocking the wheel Turn the jack joint by hand. 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.
  • Page 270 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Removing wheel ornament (steel wheels only) —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. 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.
  • Page 271 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Raising your vehicle —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 6. After making sure that no one is in 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change the vehicle, raise it high enough so tires.
  • Page 272 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9. Lower the vehicle completely and rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. tighten the wheel nuts. wire brush or such.
  • Page 273 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Reinstalling wheel ornament (steel wheels only) —After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION placed tire. 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 274 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.
  • Page 275 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Emergency towing TOWING PRECAUTIONS: (c) Towing with sling Use a safety chain system for all towing, type truck and abide by the state/provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use a towing dolly.
  • Page 276 (floor shift) If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Use extreme caution when towing ve- vice. hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic...
  • Page 277 Be sure to have the system checked by Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 278 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.
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  • Page 280: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
  • Page 281 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. corrosion to those components of the term corrosion prevention.
  • Page 282 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.
  • Page 283 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Cleaning the interior Road tar: Remove with turpentine Waxing your Toyota CAUTION cleaners that are marked safe for painted Polishing and waxing is recommended surfaces. to maintain the original beauty of your Vehicles with side airbags: Toyota’s finish.
  • Page 284 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) First vacuum over the upholstery to re- Do not apply water—the best results are Air conditioning control panel, car au- move loose dirt. 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 285 Toyota, your local could c ause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather.
  • Page 286 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
  • Page 287 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 288 Tighten form them are presented in Section 7. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- them if necessary. If you are a skilled do- it- yourself mechan- fied service shop immediately.
  • Page 289 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) INSIDE THE VEHICLE Accelerator pedal IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Check the pedal for smooth operation and Items listed below should be checked Items listed below should be checked uneven pedal effort or catching. regularly, e.g. while performing periodic from time to time, e.g.
  • Page 290 If you notice any of these clues, take your Check the level through the reservoir. The mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
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  • Page 292 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction...
  • Page 293 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Engine compartment overview .......
  • Page 294 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Fuse locations ..........
  • Page 295 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Do- it- yourself service precautions ......
  • Page 296 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Parts and tools ..........
  • Page 297 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Engine compartment overview 1. 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 298 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Fuse locations Spare fuses With daytime running light system...
  • Page 299 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. boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care- and/or the air conditioning is on.
  • Page 300 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) z Do not allow dirt or anything else z Be careful not to scratch the glass Do not leave used oil within the to fall through the spark plug holes. surface with the wiper frame. reach of children.
  • Page 301 Adding washer fluid need on performing do- it- yourself mainte- Parts (if level is low): Parts: nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 Water signed in metric sizes, so your tools must brake fluid Washer fluid containing antifreeze be metric.
  • Page 302 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis...
  • Page 303 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking the engine oil level ....... . .
  • Page 304 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Checking the engine coolant level ......
  • Page 305 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking brake fluid ........
  • Page 306 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Checking power steering fluid ....... .
  • Page 307 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking tire pressure ........
  • Page 308 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Checking and replacing tires ....... . .
  • Page 309 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Rotating tires ..........
  • Page 310 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Installing snow tires and chains ......
  • Page 311 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Replacing wheels ......... . .
  • Page 312 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Aluminum wheel precautions ....... .
  • Page 313 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking the engine oil level Engine oil selection CAUTION Use API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” Low level Full level or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. 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 314 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...
  • Page 315 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking brake fluid We recommend to use 50% solution for CAUTION your Toyota, to provide protection down to about -35_C (- 31_F). When it is extreme- To prevent burning yourself, do not ly cold, to provide protection down to...
  • Page 316 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid brake reservoir.
  • Page 317 If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. level. The following instructions for checking The recommended cold tire pressures, tire tire pressure should be observed:...
  • Page 318 When a tire is replaced, the wheel REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built- in should always be balanced. tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle when the tires need replacement.
  • Page 319 Rotating tires To equalize tire wear and help extend WHEN SNOW TIRES tire life, Toyota recommends that you CHAINS rotate your tires approximately every Snow tires or chains are recommended 12000 km (7500 miles). However, the when driving on snow or ice.
  • Page 320 A wheel of a different size or type may the covers before putting on the chains. of the correct size. adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equiv- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom- CAUTION alent for use on the AVALON.
  • Page 321 When using tire chains, be careful not for a tubeless tire. 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.
  • Page 322 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
  • Page 323 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior Terminals CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Ground cable thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
  • Page 324 Charging necessary. Have battery DARK WHITE checked by your NOTICE Toyota dealer. CLEAR or Have battery Never recharge the battery while the LIGHT checked by your engine is running. Also, be sure all YELLOW Toyota dealer.
  • Page 325 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull- out tool. 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 326 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.
  • Page 327 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Headlights Bulb Bulb Light bulbs Type Light bulbs Type Headlights Glove box light — 9006 (low beam) Door courtesy — Headlights lights 9005 (high beam) Trunk light — Front fog lights 9006 A: HB4 halogen bulbs Front turn signal/ 1157 B: HB3 halogen bulbs...
  • Page 328 —Front fog and front turn signal/parking lights If either the left or right front fog or front turn signal/parking lights burns out, contact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog or front turn signal/parking light bulbs by yourself.
  • Page 329 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —Rear turn signal, stop/tail and rear side marker lights —Back- up lights Use a flat- bladed screw driver. a: Stop/tail light Remove and install the cover clips as b: Rear turn signal light shown in the following illustrations. c: Rear side marker light...
  • Page 330 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —License plate lights Removing cover clips Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. Installing cover clips...
  • Page 331 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) —High mounted stoplight (type A) Removing cover clips Installing cover clips...
  • Page 332 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) —High mounted stoplight (type B)
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  • Page 334 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 335 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Dimensions and weight ........
  • Page 336 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Engine ........... .
  • Page 337 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Fuel ............
  • Page 338 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Service specifications ........
  • Page 339 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Tires ............
  • Page 340 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Fuses ........... . .
  • Page 341 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Dimensions and weight Engine Model: Overall length mm (in.) 4875 (192.0) 1MZ- FE Overall width mm (in.) 1820 (71.7) Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline Overall height mm (in.) 1465 (57.7) Bore and stroke, mm (in.): Wheelbase mm (in.) 2720 (107.0)
  • Page 342 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Fuel Service specifications Fuel type: ENGINE Oil grade: Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” or Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom- Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) For improved vehicle performance, the...
  • Page 343 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.) Coolant type: 75 (3.0) “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- lent Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum Pad wear limit, in.
  • Page 344 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) Tires Tire size and pressure: kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire pressure Tire size Tire size Wheel size Wheel size Front Rear P205/65R15 92H 210 (2.1, 31) 210 (2.1, 31) P205/60R16 91H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf): 103 (10.5, 76)
  • Page 345 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Fuses 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: Vehicle skid control system 4.
  • Page 346 ’00 AVALON U (L/O 9908) 16. EFI NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection 27. HEAD RH UPR 10 Right- hand system/sequential multiport fuel injec- headlight (high beam) tion system, air flow meter, oxygen 28. ECU- IG NO.1 5 A: Electric cooling sensor, evaporative emission...
  • Page 347: Instrument Panel Light Control

    ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) 36. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights 48. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted 57. SUN ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roof stoplight, anti- lock brake system, shift 37. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system Fuses (type B) lock system, cruise control system, ve- 38.
  • Page 348 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . Uniform tire quality grading .
  • Page 349 Toyota Motor Washington, D.C. 20590. You can Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Sales, U.S.A., Inc. also obtain other information about questions you may have as you read this (Toll- free: 1- 800- 331- 4331).
  • Page 350 ’00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Traction C—The traction Warning: The temperature grades for this grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, tire are established for a tire that is prop- B, and C, and they represent the tire’s erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces- ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sive speed, underinflation, or excessive sured under controlled conditions on spe-...
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