2016 TOYOTA RAV4 engine overheat

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●Vehicles with the multi-information display (with monochrome dis-
play): The high engine coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 617)
comes on or a loss of engine powe r is experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)
Vehicles with the multi-informat ion display (with color display):
• The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 8 6 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
• The warning message indicating overheat is shown on the multi-
information display. ( →P. 630)
● 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 su fficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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Cargo capacity ......................... 670
Cargo hooks............................. 508
Catch protection function ....... 157
CD player .......................... 338, 410
Chains....................................... 315
Child restraint system ............... 57Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation ....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 57
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats, definition ............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 64
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 69
Child safety ................................ 56
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 124
Battery precautions ....... 563, 663
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 163
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 159
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 587
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 33
Seat heater precautions........ 499 Child-protectors ...................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 536, 539
Aluminum wheels ................. 537
Exterior ................................. 536
Interior .................................. 539
Radar sensor ................ 233, 308
Seat belts.............................. 540
Clock......................................... 399
Coat hooks ............................... 521
Compass .................................. 530
Condenser................................ 560
Console box ............................. 505
Coolant ..................................... 558 Capacity................................ 674
Checking............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 315
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 664
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Warning message................. 631
Cup holders ............................. 506
Curtain shield airbags............... 36
Customizable features ............ 695
Daytime running light system.................................... 214
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 486, 493
Rear window ................. 486, 493
Windshield ............................ 485
Differential................................ 675
Dimension ................................ 670
Dinghy towing.......................... 195
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DisplayDynamic radar cruise
control................................. 260
Fuel consumption information............................ 98
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 256
Multi-information display ......... 89
Trip information ....................... 90
Warning message ................. 626
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 549
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 114
Back door.............................. 117
Door glasses ......................... 156
Door lock....................... 111, 117
Open door warning buzzer ... 131
Open door warning light/ message ..................... 616, 628
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Side doors............................. 111
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 616
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 144
Driving ...................................... 166 Break-in tips .......................... 167
Correct posture ....................... 26
Driving in the rain .................. 167
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 205
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter drive tips .................... 315
Driving position memory ........ 144
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 298 Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning message................. 627
Eco drive mode........................ 205
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 298 Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 131
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 658
Replacing the battery............ 585
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 615
If a warning light turns on .............................. 615
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 626
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 658
If the engine will not start ...... 655
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 657
If the vehicle has
discharged battery.............. 660
If you have a flat tire ............. 642
If you lose your keys ............. 104
If you think something is wrong ................................. 613
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 667
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 605
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 607
If your vehicle overheats....... 664
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 672
If the engine will not start ...... 655
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 664
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 673
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 315
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 391
AUX Port/USB port ............... 394
Basic Audio Operations ........ 395
CD player.............................. 410
iPod ...................................... 417
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 440
Radio .................................... 408
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 393
USB memory ........................ 422
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 442
Using the AUX port ............... 427
Entune Audio Plus
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 298
Function ................................ 298
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 642
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 675
Brake .................................... 676
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 220
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 220
Wattage ................................ 678
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 616
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LightAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 216
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ........... 501
Fog light switch ..................... 220
Headlight switch.................... 212
Illuminated entry system ....... 503
Interior lights ......................... 502
Interior light list...................... 501
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 121
Personal lights ...................... 502
Replacing light bulbs............. 591
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Vanity lights .......................... 519
Wattage ................................ 678
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 591
Wattage ................................ 678
Lock steering column ............. 201
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 549
General maintenance ........... 545
Maintenance data ................. 670
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 617
Maintenance requirements ...................... 542
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 615
Meter ........................................... 85
Indicators ................................ 78
Instrument panel light control................................... 87
Meters ..................................... 85
Multi-information display ......... 89
Warning lights ....................... 615
Meter control switches.............. 93
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 492 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Vanity mirrors ....................... 519
Moon roof ................................. 160 Jam protection function ........ 161
Operation .............................. 160
MP3 disc ........................... 338, 410
Multi-information display.......... 89 Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 260
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 256
Switching the display .............. 89
Trip information....................... 90
Warning messages ............... 626
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil Engine oil .............................. 673
Rear differential oil................ 675
Transfer oil............................ 676
Opener Back door ............................. 117
Fuel filler door ....................... 230
Hood ..................................... 551
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 305
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 486, 493
Outside temperature display .... 89
Overheating, Engine ............... 664M
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.