Get Engine and Chassis -> Checking tire pressure Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

’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

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

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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Checking and replacing tires

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it

checked by your Toyota dealer.

The following instructions for checking

tire pressure should be observed:

Tread wear indicator

D The pressure should be checked only

when the tires are cold. If your ve-

hicle has been parked for at least 3

hours and has not been driven for

more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you

will get an accurate cold tire pressure

reading.

CAUTION

Keep your tire pressure properly.

Otherwise, the following conditions

may occur and cause an accident re-

sulting in death or serious injuries.

Low tire pressure (underinflation)—

D Excessive wear

D Always use

tire pressure gauge.

The appearance of a tire can be mis-

leading. Besides, tire pressures that

are even just a few pounds off can

degrade ride and handling.

D Uneven wear

D Poor handling

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

D Possibility of blowouts from over-

heated tire

D Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure

after driving. It is normal for the tire

pressure to be higher after driving.

Check the tire tread for the tread wear

indicators. If the indicators show, re-

place the tires.

D Poor sealing of the tire bead

D Never exceed the vehicle capacity

weight. The passenger and luggage

weight should be located so that the

vehicle is balanced.

D Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa-

ration

The tires on your Toyota have built−in

tread wear indicators to help you know

when the tires need replacement. When

the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06

in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If

you can see the indicators in two or more

adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-

placed. The lower the tread, the higher

the risk of skidding.

High tire pressure (overinflation)—

D Poor handling

D Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation

valve caps. Without the valve caps,

dirt or moisture could get into the valve

core and cause air leakage. If the caps

have been lost, have new ones put on

as soon as possible.

D Excessive wear at the center of the

tire tread

D A greater possibility of tire damage

from road hazards

The effectiveness of snow tires is lost

if the tread wears down below 4 mm

(0.16 in.).

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