2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS engine overheat

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3-5. Other interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
When not in use
Keep the lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
To avoid burns or fires
Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Press in and release the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when ready for use.

495 3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

5When trouble arises
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 604
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 605
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 615
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline
engine) ........................... 616
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 617
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 624If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................. 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................. 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ....................... 676
If the engine will
not start........................... 689
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .......... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 693
If you lose your keys ......... 699
If you cannot operate
the trunk opener
(sedan) ........................... 700
If you cannot operate
the back door opener
(wagon)........................... 701
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 702
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 705
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 714
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 716

632 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), message is dis-
played and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is
still engaged.Release the parking
brake.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake system
is not currently func-
tionalLeave the system for
a while.
In case of overheat-
ing, the system will
become functional
once the system cools
down.
Indicates that engine
oil level is lowCheck the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and
check to see if the
message disappears.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

634 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Diesel engine)Indicates the reset-
ting of the engine oil
maintenance systemAfter changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 541)
(If equipped)Indicates that the pre-
crash safety system
is not currently func-
tional• Clean the grill and the
sensor if they are dirty.
• In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped)Indicates that the
radar cruise control
sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with iceClean the grill and the
sensor if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins
to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
P. 537
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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711 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 733)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls (diesel engine)
NOTICE
When restarting the engine
Do not crank the engine before refueling and operating the priming pump.
This may damage the engine and fuel system.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Do not crank for more than 30
seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
If you run out of fuel and the engine dies:
Refuel your vehicle.
Operate the priming pump
until you feel more resistance
to bleed the fuel system.
Start the engine. (
P. 210, 215)
If the engine does not start after the above steps have been per-
formed, wait for 10 seconds and try step 2 and 3 again. If the
engine still does not start, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After starting the engine, depress the accelerator pedal lightly until
the engine runs smoothly.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3