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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi−
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins
to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

358 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
 Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
 Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
 To prevent an accident or injury
when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
 Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
 When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
Care
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260
Seat belts ............................. 261
Cargo capacity ........................ 165
Cargo net hook ........................ 250
CD player ................................. 200
Center differential lock ........... 144
Certification label ............ 172, 363
Chains ...................................... 170
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 90
Booster seats, installation ...... 96
Convertible seats, definition ... 90
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 95
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 85
Infant seat, definition .............. 90
Infant seats, installation .......... 94
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................... 97
Installing CRS with seat
belts ..................................... 93
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................... 98
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 81
Battery precautions ...... 284, 355
Child restraint system ............. 90
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 53
Installing child restraints ......... 93
Power window lock switch ...... 62
Power window precautions..... 63
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 302
Seat belt extender
precautions .......................... 54
Seat belt precautions.............. 54
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 258
Interior .................................. 260Seat belts .............................. 261
Clinometer ................................ 130
Clock ........................................ 237
Clutch start cancel switch....... 155
Compass ........................... 130, 252
Condenser ................................ 280
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 356
CRS ............................................. 90
Cruise control........................... 136
Cup holders .............. 228, 229, 232
Curtain shield airbags ............... 73
Customizable features............. 386
Daytime running light
system .................................... 132
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 190
Dimension................................. 362
Dinghy towing .......................... 182
Doityourself maintenance..... 269
Doors
Access doors........................... 36
Door glasses ........................... 62
Door lock ........................... 30, 33
Open door warning light ........ 334
Side doors ............................... 33
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 334
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 334
Driving
Break−in tips .......................... 106
Correct posture ....................... 71
Driving assist systems........... 156
Procedures ............................ 114
Winter driving tips.................. 169
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Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 303
If the engine will not start ...... 350
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 351
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 353
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 331
If the warning light turns on ... 331
If you have a flat tire ............. 340
If you lose your keys ............. 352
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 327
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 359
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 322
If your vehicle overheats ....... 356
Engine
Compartment ........................ 274
Engine switch ........................ 114
Exhaust gas .......................... 110
Hood...................................... 273
How to start the engine ......... 114
Identification number ............. 363
If the engine will not start ...... 350
Ignition switch........................ 114
Immobilizer system ................. 68
Overheating........................... 356
Warning light ......................... 331
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 366
Checking ............................... 279
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 169
Temperature gauge............... 124
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system....... 68
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 365
Checking ............................... 275Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 169
Warning light ................. 332, 334
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 278
Engine switch........................... 114
Event data recorder ................. 329
Floor mat .................................. 247
Fluid
Brake..................................... 280
Washer.................................. 286
Fourwheel drive system
Four−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 144
Front−−wheel drive control
lever .................................... 146
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 85
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 334
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 334
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 43
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 364
Fuel gauge ............................ 124
Fuel pump shut off system .... 328
Gas station information ......... 408
Information ............................ 372
Refueling ................................. 64
Type ...................................... 364
Warning light ......................... 334
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Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 269
General maintenance ............ 265
Maintenance data.................. 362
Maintenance requirements.... 263
Vehicle exterior ..................... 258
Vehicle interior ...................... 260
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 332
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 184
Manual transmission ............... 119
Meter
Accessory meter ................... 130
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 125
Meters ................................... 124
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 58
Side mirrors ............................. 59
Vanity mirrors ........................ 236
MP3 disc ................................... 208
Odometer .................................. 124
Offroad precautions
Driving ................................... 162
Vehicle .................................. 160
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 275
Warning light .................. 332,334
Opener
Hood...................................... 273
Outside rear view mirror
illumination lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 319
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 371
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............... 59
Outside temperature
display .................................... 238
Overheating, Engine ................ 356Parking assist .......................... 139
Parking brake ........................... 122
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 317
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Power outlet ..................... 239, 240
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 282
Power windows .......................... 62
Radiator ............................ 274, 280
Radio ......................................... 194
Rear seat
Folding down........................... 44
Removing rear seat bottom
cushions ............................... 45
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 131
Wattage................................. 371
Rear turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 121
Replacing light bulbs ............. 318
Switch ................................... 121
Wattage................................. 371
Rear window............................... 41
Rear window defogger ............ 190
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 301
Fuses .................................... 303
Light bulbs............................. 314
Tires ............................... 287,340
Wheels .................................. 296
Rear differential lock
system .................................... 152
Rear step bumper ...................... 40
Rear window wiper .................. 135
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 390
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 340If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 350If the engine will not start
P. 6 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 353If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 351If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 356If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 352If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 353If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 3 3Side doors
P. 3 6Access doors
P. 3 8Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 359If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 331If a warning light turns on