air conditioning TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2014 XX40 / 4.G Owner's Guide

4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss
of power is experienced. (For ex ample, the vehicle speed does not
increase.)
“Hybrid System Overheat/Stop the Vehicle in a Safe Place” is shown
on the multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) 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:
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
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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 the
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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4718-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 268Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................................. 238 Function ................................ 238
Warning light ......................... 413
Air conditioning filter .............. 375
Air conditioning system.......... 268 Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 268
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 413
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 47
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 36 Alarm .......................................... 81
Alarm ...................................... 81
Warning buzzer .................... 412
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 238
Function ................................ 238
Warning light......................... 413
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 227
Armrest..................................... 307
Assist grips .............................. 311
Audio input .............................. 283
Audio system ........................... 280 Audio input............................ 283
AUX port/USB port ............... 283
USB memory ........................ 283
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................... 200
Automatic high beam .............. 201
Automatic light control system.................................... 197
AUX port ................................... 283
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 291
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Garage door opener ................ 312
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 288
Grocery bag hooks .................. 296
Head restraints ........................ 148
Headlights ................................ 197Automatic high beam ............ 201
Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 404
Light switch ........................... 197
Replacing light bulbs............. 401
Wattage ................................ 460
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 268
Seat heaters ......................... 304
Outside rear view mirrors...... 279
Hill-start assist control............ 243
High-voltage components ........ 73
Hood ......................................... 346
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 310
Grocery bag hooks ............... 296
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 Horn .......................................... 196
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 73
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents ................................... 74
Hybrid system............................ 69 Emergency shut off system .... 74
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 102
EV drive mode ...................... 189
High voltage components ....... 73
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 94
Hybrid system precautions ..... 73
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 260
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 435
Overheating .......................... 444
Power (ignition) switch.......... 183
Starting the hybrid system .... 183
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 94
Hybrid transmission................ 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 437
S mode ................................. 192
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