2017 TOYOTA AVALON radiator cap

3306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 332)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 331)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 337)
Fuse box ( →P. 362)
Battery ( →P. 338) Radiator (
→P. 336)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 336)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 334)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 341)1
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3346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(→P. 418)
■ 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.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 °F [-35 °C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 °F [-42 °C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine 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.
Engine coolant
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3356-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or the radiator cap.
(→P. 420)
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.

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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4207-2. 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.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ 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 additive.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may
result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

487Alphabetical index
Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 172Operation .............................. 172
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 388
Parking lights ........................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs............. 370
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 202
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 273
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 288
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 250 Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 198 Function ................................ 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 202
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 222
Radiator .................................... 336
Rear personal lights ................ 273
Rear seat heaters .................... 269
Rear sunshade......................... 291
Rear turn signal lights ............ 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 372
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 264
Refueling .................................. 186 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 188
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 360
Fuses .................................... 362
Light bulbs ............................ 365
Tires...................................... 397
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 320
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.