engine coolant TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 User Guide

4447-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 456)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 451)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 448)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 446)
Fuel filter ( →P. 457) Fuse box (
→P. 485)
Battery ( →P. 453)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 453)
Intercooler ( →P. 453)
Radiator ( →P. 453)1
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Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
Engine coolant
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2
3
XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
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■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■ Coolant selection
XGasoline engine
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or 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. (Enabled: -35 °C [-31 °F])
XDiesel engine
Only use “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” or equiv-
alent. “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concen-
trated product always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Enabled: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
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 engine 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 damage to parts or paint.
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5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the temperature is
higher than normal
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional, as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
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 (radiator) for any leaks.Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW ” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW ” line
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.● The engine coolant temperature gauge ( →P. 104) enters the red
zone or a loss of power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks
from the 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 conditioning
system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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WARNING
■ To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●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, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen 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.
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5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Addi ng 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.
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6089-1. Specifications
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Cooling system
Capacity
(reference)
Gasoline
engine
X1ZR-FAE engine
6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
X2ZR-FAE and 3ZR-FAE engines
Multidrive: 6.2 L (6.6 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Manual transmission: 6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine
XWith power heater
7.3 L (7.7 qt., 6.4 Imp.qt.)
XWithout power heater
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Coolant
type
Gasoline
engine Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.
Diesel
engine
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/
2WW” or equivalent.
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/
2WW” concentrated product always needs to be
mixed as 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
Do not use plain water alone.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, for usage of any other approved engine
coolant of matching quality.
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636Alphabetical index
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CareAluminum wheels .................. 427
Exterior.................................. 426
Interior ................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 408, 410
CD player
*................................ 321
Chains ....................................... 304
Child restraint system ............... 55 Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54 Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 455, 588
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade precautions ......................... 422
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 484
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater precautions ......................... 397 Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 426, 430
Aluminum wheels.................. 427
Exterior ................................. 426
Interior................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 612 Warning message ................. 530
Coat hooks ............................... 423
Coin box ................................... 407
Condenser ................................ 453
Console box ............................. 404
Coolant Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 451
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 303
Cooling system ........................ 451 Engine overheating ............... 590
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 280
Warning message ................. 529
Cup holders.............................. 405
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 619
Daytime running light
system .................................... 237
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 384, 391
Rear window ................. 384, 391
Windshield .................... 384, 391
Dimension ................................ 596
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638Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 560
Engine “ACC” position....................... 210
Accessory mode ................... 215
Before stopping the engine (diesel engine) .................... 189
Compartment ........................ 443
Engine switch ................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 440
How to start the engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number............. 598
Idling time.............................. 189
If the engine will not start ...... 575
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 509
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 590
Engine compartment cover ....................................... 445
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 451
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 303
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................... 106
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 602
Checking ............................... 446
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 527
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 303 Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 449
Engine switch .................. 209, 212 Auto power off function ......... 216
Changing the engine switch mode .................................. 215
Changing the engine switch position .................... 210
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 509
Starting the engine........ 209, 212
Engine switch light
(ignition switch)..................... 399
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 297
Warning light ......................... 521
Warning message ................. 531
First-aid kit storage belt .......... 408
Flat tire.............................. 544, 560
Floor mat .................................... 30
Fluid Brake .................................... 612
Clutch.................................... 612
Multidrive .............................. 610
Steering ................................ 612
Transmission ........................ 610
Washer ................................. 456
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs..... 494, 504
Switch ................................... 240
Wattage ................................ 615
Follow me home system ......... 236
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 494
Switch ................................... 240
Wattage ................................ 615
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