Information before the ride with your Toyota -> Identifying your Toyota for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

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Identifying your Toyota –  
– Vehicle identification number  
• The load on the roof rack increases the center  
of gravity of the vehicle. Therefore, avoid fast  
driving, sharp starts, sharp turns and sudden  
braking or manoeuvring, otherwise you may  
lose steering control or the car may overturn  
due to poor handling.  
• When driving long distances, on uneven roads  
or at high speeds, stop from time to time and  
make sure that the load stays in place.  
• Do not exceed the load weight of 100  
kg on the roof rails. However, when  
the permitted load weight is below 100  
kg for cross members, observe the  
weight limits and other instructions for cross members.  
Right hand drive vehicles only  
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the official  
designation of your vehicle. This number is stamped  
in the engine compartment and on the upper left part  
of the instrument panel, where it can be read through  
the windshield from the outside (right-hand drive  
vehicles only), see pictures.  
The VIN is the basic identification number of your Toyota.  
It is used to register the ownership of your vehicle.  
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– Engine number  
Motory 3ZZ–FE to 1ZZ–FE  
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is  
also listed on the nameplate.  
Motory 1AZ–FE, 1AZ–FSE to 2AZ–FSE  
Motory 1AD-FTV, 2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV  
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Suspension and chassis  
WARNING  
The engine number is stamped on the engine block,  
see pictures.  
Do not modify the suspension/chassis with braces,  
spacers, springs, etc. This can dangerously affect  
the handling characteristics of the vehicle, which  
can lead to a loss of vehicle steering control.