274
4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 286)
Power steering fluid reservoir
(P. 282)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 275)
Engine coolant reservoir
(
P. 279)Engine oil filler cap
(P. 275)
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 280)
Fuse box (
P. 303)
Battery (
P. 283)
Condenser ( P. 280)
Radiator (P. 280)
5214
910
6873
279
4−3. Do−it−yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F (Full) and L
(Low) lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L
line, add coolant up to the F line.
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2
3
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and
check for leaks in the cooling system.
Coolant selection
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.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. (Enabled: −31 F [−35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. (Enabled: −44 F [−42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing burns or other injuries.
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.
