2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID radiator cap

3436-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■12-volt battery
→P. 352
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( →P. 375)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 345)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 344)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 350)
Engine coolant radiator (→ P. 349) Power control unit coolant
radiator
(→ P. 349)
Condenser ( →P. 349)
Electric cooling fans
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 347)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 351)
Power control unit coolant res-
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3486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 °F [-35 °C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir
caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps or the
radiator cap.( →P. 432)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■ When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the “F”
and “L” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for
coolant leaks from th e radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking \
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fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condi-
tioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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4327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently.
Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to
the hybrid system.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the
coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid
system and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may
result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

485Alphabetical index
Parking brake ........................... 185Operation .............................. 185
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 398
Parking lights ........................... 186
Light switch ........................... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 387
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .................................. 209 Function ................................ 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 213
Warning light ......................... 400
Personal lights ......................... 287
Power control unit ..................... 74
Power control unit coolant ..... 347 Capacity ................................ 441
Checking ............................... 347
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 269
Power easy access system .................................... 133
Power outlets ........................... 302
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 262 Warning light ......................... 399
Power switch............................ 172
Power windows........................ 148
Jam protection function......... 149
Operation .............................. 148
Window lock switch............... 148
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 209 Function ................................ 209
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) switch ................... 213
Warning light ......................... 400 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 233
Radiator .................................... 349
Rear personal lights ................ 287
Rear seat heaters .................... 283
Rear sunshade......................... 304
Rear turn signal lights ............ 184 Replacing light bulbs ............ 384
Turn signal lever ................... 184
Wattage ................................ 444
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 145
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defoggers .......... 278
Refueling .................................. 198 Capacity................................ 438
Fuel types ............................. 438
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 200
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 200
Regenerative braking ................ 72
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 373
Fuses .................................... 375
Light bulbs ............................ 378
Tires...................................... 408
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 470
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 333
Road accident cautions ............ 77
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.