’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)
Checking power steering fluid
Checking tire pressure
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the “HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or
III to bring the level within the range.
If cold
O.K.
If hot
O.K.
Open
Close
If cold
add
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-
terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,
turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-
voir cap, visually check the steering box
case, vane pump and hose connections
for leaks or damage.
If hot
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
CAUTION
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
given in Section 8. They are also on the
tire pressure label as shown.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
do not forget the spare!
NOTICE
is
10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine
cold
(about
room
temperature,
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Incorrect tire pressure may waste fuel,
reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.
has not been run for about five hours.
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