Get SPECIFICATIONS Guide for Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

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SECTION

8

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Service specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

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Dimensions and weight

Engine

Model:

1MZ−FE

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheelbase

mm (in.)

4865 (191.5)

1820 (71.7)

1465 (57.7)

2720 (107.0)

1550 (61.0)

1525 (60.0)

Type:

6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline

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1

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):

87.5 83.0 (3.44 3.27)

3

Displacement, cm (cu. in.):

2995 (182.8)

Front tread

Rear tread

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2

Vehicle capacity weight

(occupants ) luggage)

410 (900)

475 (1050)

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3

kg (lb.)

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1

: Unladen vehicle

: With floor shift type automatic transmission

: With column shift type automatic transmission

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2

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3

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Fuel

Service specifications

Fuel type:

ENGINE

Oil grade:

API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or

ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87

(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.

For improved vehicle performance, the

use of premium unleaded gasoline with

an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-

tane Number 96) or higher is recom-

mended.

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)

0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Intake

Exhaust

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 5W−30

Spark plug type:

DENSO

NGK

SK20R11

IFR6A11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):

1.1 (0.043)

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

70 (18.5, 15.4)

Drive

belt

tension

measured

with

Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No.

BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:

Generator belt

Power steering pump belt

88"22

115"20

Outside temperature

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.

qt.):

With filter

Without filter

4.7 (5.0, 4.1)

4.5 (4.8, 4.0)

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther details.

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is filled in

your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

to satisfy the following grade and

viscosity.

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COOLING SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

STEERING

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

9.0 (9.5, 7.9)

Fluid capacity (drain and refill),

Imp. qt.):

Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)

L

(qt.,

or

Wheel free play:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Coolant type:

Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII

or III

Fluid type:

Toyota

“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is

filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to

avoid technical problems, we strongly

recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long

Life Coolant” or equivalent.

Genuine ATF

DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)

D−II

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther details.

With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a

proper corrosion protection of aluminum

components

BRAKES

Minimum pedal clearance when depressed

with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)

with the engine running, mm (in.):

75 (3.0)

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or

plain water alone.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

further details.

Pedal free play, mm (in.):

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

BATTERY

∗

Open voltage at 20_C (68_F):

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

12.6—12.8 V

12.2—12.4 V

11.8—12.0 V

Fully charged

Half charged

Discharged

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when depressed

with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):

3—6 clicks

∗

: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes

after the key is removed with all the

lights turned off

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Charging rates:

5 A max.

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Tires

Tire size and pressure:

Normal driving

2

kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi)

Tire pressure

Tire size

Wheel size

Front

Rear

P205/65R15 92H

P205/60R16 91H

210 (2.1, 31)

220 (2.2, 32)

210 (2.1, 31)

220 (2.2, 32)

15 6JJ

16 6JJ

2

Trailer driving

Tire size

kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi)

Tire pressure

Front

Rear

P205/65R15 92H

P205/60R16 91H

220 (2.2, 32)

240 (2.4, 35)

220 (2.2, 32)

240 (2.4, 35)

When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such

speeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 280 kPa (2.8 kgf/cm2 or bar, 41 psi) provided that it does not exceed

the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):

103 (10.5, 76)

NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Aluminum

wheel precautions” in Section 7−2.

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Fuses

Engine compartment

Instrument panel

Fuses (type A)

9. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse

10. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse

11. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system

1. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: No circuit

2. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: No circuit

3. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand

headlight (low beam)

12. DCC 30 A: “DOME”, “ECU−B” and

“RADIO” fuses

4. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-

light (low beam)

13. SECURITY 10 A: Theft−deterrent sys-

tem

5. ABS NO.4 5 A: Vehicle skid control

system

14. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights

15. A/F 25 A: Air/fuel sensor

6. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-

tem

16. DOOR NO.2 15 A: Power door lock

system

7. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse

8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse

Engine compartment

17. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft−deterrent sys-

tem

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18. AM2 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi-

port fuel injection system/sequential

multiport fuel injection system, starter

system, charging system, air/fuel sen-

sor, fuel pump

27. ECU−B 7.5 A: Air conditioning system,

37. PANEL 5 A: Gauges and meters, audio

system, cigarette lighter, air condition-

ing system, emergency flasher, elec-

tronically controlled automatic transmis-

sion system, power rear view mirrors,

multi−information display, glove box

light, instrument panel lights, instrument

panel light control, power outlet

theft deterrent system, power seats,

meters, power windows (for driver and

front passenger), multiplex communica-

tion system

19. EFI NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection

system/sequential multiport fuel injec-

tion system, air flow meter, oxygen

sensor, evaporative emission control

system, throttle positioner control sys-

tem, engine control system

28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate

lights, tail lights, rear side marker

lights, rear light failure warning light,

engine control system

38. FL P/W 25 A: Power window (for driv-

er)

29. SEAT HTR 20 A: Seat heaters

39. PWR OUTLET NO.1 15 A: Power out-

let (ACC)

30. FR P/W 20 A: Power window (for front

passenger)

20. ABS NO.3 25 A: Anti−lock brake sys-

tem

40. ECU−ACC 5 A: Audio system, power

rear view mirrors, multi−information dis-

play, shift lock system, multiplex com-

munication system

31. GAUGE NO.1 10 A: Vehicle skid con-

trol system, rear window defogger,

cruise control system, shift lock sys-

tem, anti−lock brake system, auto anti−

glare inside rear view mirror, automatic

light control system, power seats, rear

light failure warning light, automatic

transmission indicator lights, power out-

let, power window (for driver), brake

system warning light, electric moon

roof

21. ABS NO.2 25 A: Vehicle skid control

system

22. EFI NO.1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection

system/sequential multiport fuel injec-

tion system, fuel pump

41. SRS−ACC 10 A: SRS airbag system

42. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers, engine control system

23. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-

tem/sequential multiport fuel injection

system

43. PWR OUTLET NO.2 15 A: Power out-

let (IG)

24. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head-

light (high beam), high beam indicator

light

44. GAUGE NO.2 10 A: Back−up lights

32. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system

33. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights

45. OBD−II 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-

tem

25. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand

headlight (high beam)

46. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted

stoplight, anti−lock brake system, shift

lock system, cruise control system, ve-

hicle skid control system, engine con-

trol system

34. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights

35. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system

26. ECU−IG NO.1

fans

5

A: Electric cooling

36. RADIO 15 A: Audio system, multi−in-

formation display

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47. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, front per-

sonal lights, door courtesy lights, igni-

tion switch light, vanity lights, garage

door opener, open door warning light,

illuminated entry system, rear personal

lights, automatic light control system,

trunk light, wireless remote control sys-

tem, multiplex communication system

Fuses (type B)

56. AM1 40 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-

tem/sequential multiport fuel injection

system

57. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system

58. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans

59. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans

60. MAIN 40 A: Starter system

48. OPNER 5 A: No circuit

49. RL P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

left passenger)

61. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,

noise filter

50. RR P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

right passenger)

62. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power seats

Fuses (type C)

51. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and

washer

63. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system,

“ABS NO.4” fuse

52. ECU−IG NO.2 10 A: Anti−lock brake

system, cruise control system, multi−in-

formation display, theft deterrent sys-

tem, vehicle skid control system, me-

ters, multiplex communication system

64. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “A/C”, “ABS NO.2”,

“ABS NO.3”, “RDI”, “CDS”, “AM1”,

“ABS” and “ABS NO.4” fuses

53. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter

54. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Theft deterrent sys-

tem, trunk opener, multiplex commu-

nication system

55. SUN ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roof

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