Toyota 2009 Avalon Owner's Manual page 440

STEP 6
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Overheating
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In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
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power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
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CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
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your vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
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the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
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engine is running.
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
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Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (→P. 426)
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