2022 TOYOTA AVALON engine overheat

3334-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation
The system is automatically canceled in any of the following si tuations.
● The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
● A certain amount of time elapses during operation
● The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or sto p the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.
■ If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes- sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let
the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, there is no
problem continuing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Overheated
2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-
ing.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-
sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, the AWD sys-
tem returns to normal.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged
Visit Your Dealer” A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.

Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 445
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 446
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 448
If you think something is wrong .......................... 453
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 454
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................ 455
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 465
If you have a flat tire.......... 470
If the engine will not start ................................. 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 484
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 487
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 492
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 495

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 sufficiently, 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.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (P. 90)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the mult i-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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557Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 412, 491
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 130
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 436
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 349
Trunk precautions ................. 135
Child-protectors....................... 130
Cleaning ........................... 386, 389
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387 Coat hooks ............................... 376
Condenser................................ 409
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 356
Consumption
screen .............................. 97, 118
Coolant
Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Cooling system........................ 408 Engine overheating............... 492
Cornering lights....................... 205
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Cup holders ............................. 358
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 525
Customized mode ................... 324
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

559Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 329 Warning light ......................... 457
Electronic key .......................... 124 Battery-saving function ......... 139
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 484
Replacing the battery ............ 435
Emergency flashers ................ 444
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 455
If a warning light turns on...... 455
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 465
If the battery is discharged.... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 484
If the engine will not start ...... 482
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................... 446
If you have a flat tire ............. 470
If you lose your keys ..... 125, 126
If you think something is wrong.................................. 453
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 445
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 448
If your vehicle overheats ....... 492 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 187
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch ....................... 186
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the engine......... 186
Identification number ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 445
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 186
Overheating .......................... 492
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 186
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329 Warning light......................... 457
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
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564Alphabetical index
Odometer.................................... 90
OilEngine oil .............................. 501
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 218
Hood ..................................... 401
Trunk..................................... 133
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 279
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 160
Mirror position memory ......... 148
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 344
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 90
Overheating.............................. 492 Paddle shift switches .............. 193
Panic mode .............................. 125
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking brake........................... 198
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message............................. 201
Warning light......................... 457
Parking lights........................... 204 Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......... 228
Warning light......................... 458
Personal lights......................... 353
Power outlet ............................. 363
Power steering (Electric power steering
system) .................................. 329 Warning light......................... 457
Power windows ....................... 162 Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 164
Jam protection function ........ 162
Operation .............................. 162
Window lock switch .............. 162
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 228
Warning light......................... 458
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