2017 TOYOTA AVALON engine overheat

2695-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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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When trouble arises7
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 380
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 381
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If you think something is wrong .......................... 386
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 387
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 388
If a warning message is displayed......................... 396
If you have a flat tire.......... 397
If the engine will not start ................................. 409
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 411
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 414
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 418
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 421

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●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 ....... 339, 417
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 ...... 361
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 312, 316 Aluminum wheels.................. 313
Exterior ................................. 312
Interior................................... 316
Seat belts .............................. 317
Clock ......................................... 286
Coat hooks ............................... 293
Compass .................................. 307
Condenser ................................ 336
Console box ............................. 276 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 418
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
Cup holders ............................. 277
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 264
Rear window ......................... 264
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 396
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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 396
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 421
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 418
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 330
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 328
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 409
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 418 Engine coolant......................... 334
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 334
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 331
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 331
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

486Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 326
General maintenance ........... 321
Maintenance data ................. 424
Maintenance requirements ... 319
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 320
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 388
Master warning light................ 391
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 ........................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Vanity mirrors........................ 285
Moon roof ................................. 138 Jam protection function......... 139
Operation .............................. 138
Multi-information display .......... 82
Cruise control........................ 235
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 222
Language ................................ 85
Switching the display .............. 83
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 396 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 79
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 426
Opener
Hood ..................................... 328
Trunk .................................... 103
Outer foot lights ...................... 272
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind spot monitor ................. 239
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 264
Overheating, Engine ............... 418
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