2016 TOYOTA AVALON engine overheat

2675-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

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Emergency flashers .......... 378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 379
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 380
If you think something is wrong .............................. 384
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 385
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 386
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 394
If you have a flat tire.......... 395
If the engine will not start ................................. 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 409
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 410
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 413
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 417
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 420

4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 7 9 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp is High” is shown on the multi-information
display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 337, 416
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 359
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 267
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 310, 314 Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
Clock ......................................... 284
Coat hooks ............................... 291
Compass .................................. 305
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 274 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 417
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
Cup holders ............................. 275
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 172
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 262
Rear window ......................... 262
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394
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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 386
If the warning message is displayed......................... 394
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 384
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 379
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 380
If your vehicle overheats ....... 417
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 328
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 326
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 407
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 417 Engine coolant......................... 332
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 329
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 329
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance ........... 319
Maintenance data ................. 424
Maintenance requirements ... 317
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 318
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 386
Master warning light................ 389
Meter ........................................... 79 Indicators ................................ 77
Instrument panel light control................................... 80
Meters ..................................... 79
Multi-information display ......... 82
Warning lights ......................... 75
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Vanity mirrors........................ 283
Moon roof ................................. 138 Jam protection function......... 139
Operation .............................. 138
Multi-information display .......... 82
Cruise control........................ 233
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 220
Language ................................ 85
Switching the display .............. 83
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 394 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 426
Opener
Hood ..................................... 326
Trunk .................................... 103
Outer foot lights ...................... 270
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind spot monitor ................. 237
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 262
Overheating, Engine ............... 417
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