2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 312

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) If your engine stalls while driving If your engine stalls while driving...1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place. 2. Turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Set the ignition switch to ACC or off, and try starting the engine again. If the engine will not start, see "If your vehicle will not start" on page 308 in this Section. If you cannot increase engine speed If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system. At this time, vibration may occur. However, if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you can drive your vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving, the system may not be recovered until the engine is stopped and set the ignition switch to ACC or off. If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. You should follow this procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your emergency flashers. Put the transmission in "P" and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running and make sure the electric cooling fan is operating. If it is not, turn the ignition off. CAUTION D If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation. D Vehicles with smart key system- If the engine stalls while driving, do not open the driver's door until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Opening the driver's door locks the steering wheel, resulting in loss of steering control. CAUTION To help avoid personal injury, keep the hood closed until there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure. 312