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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.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (
P. 376)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins
to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
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When trouble arises
489 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
nOverheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
l
Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury wh en inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
lKeep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
l
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.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer−
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (
P. 498)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Care
Exterior ................................. 360
Interior .................................. 362
Seat belts ............................. 363
Card holder .............................. 336
Cargo capacity ........................ 214
Cargo net hooks ...................... 350
CD player/changer .................. 265
Center differential
lock/unlock switch ................ 190
Chains ...................................... 224
Childprotectors ........................ 44
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 123
Booster seats, installation .... 127
Convertible seats,
definition............................. 123
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 127
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 117
Infant seats, definition .......... 123
Infant seats, installation ........ 127
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages ........................ 133
Installing CRS with
seatbelts............................. 128
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................. 135
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 110
Battery precautions ...... 389, 412
Child−protectors ...................... 44
Child restraint system ........... 123
How your child should wear
the seatbelt .......................... 73
Installing child restraints ....... 127
Moon roof precautions............ 88
Power window lock switch ...... 83
Power window precautions..... 85
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 410Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 76
Seat belt precautions .............. 74
Seat heater precautions ........ 346
Cigarette lighter ....................... 343
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 360
Interior ................................... 362
Seat belts .............................. 363
Clock ......................................... 339
Condenser ................................ 383
Console box ............................. 330
Cool box.................................... 330
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 488
Cruise control........................... 178
Cup holder ................................ 333
Crawl Control ........................... 197
Curtain shield airbags ............. 102
Customizable features............. 519
Daytime running light
system .................................... 171
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 256
Dimension................................. 494
Display
Crawl Control display ............ 197
Trip information ..................... 167
Toyota park assist system
display................................. 181
Shift position and shift
range................................... 155
Warning messages ............... 460
Doityourself maintenance..... 371
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 325
Wattage ................................. 503
Door lock
Back door ................................ 48
Side door ................................. 43
Wireless remote control key .... 40
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Doors
Back door ................................ 48
Side door ................................. 43
Side mirrors ............................. 80
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 452
Driving
Break−in tips .......................... 141
Correct posture ..................... 100
Off−road precautions ............. 209
Procedures ............................ 140
Winter driving tips.................. 222
Driving position memory........... 62
Electronic key
If your electronic key
battery is discharged... 410, 481
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 460
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 481
If the engine will not start ...... 476
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 478
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 484
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 449
If the warning light turns on ... 449
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 480
If you have a flat tire ............. 463
If you lose your keys ............. 479
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 491
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 440
If your vehicle overheats ....... 488Engine
Compartment ........................ 375
Engine switch ........................ 149
Hood ..................................... 374
How to start the engine ......... 149
Identification number............. 495
If the engine will not start ...... 476
Ignition switch ....................... 149
Overheating .......................... 488
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 498
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 160
Engine immobilizer system ...... 93
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 497
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 222
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 380
Engine switch........................... 149
Event data recorder ................. 447
Firstaid kit holder ................... 351
Floor mat .................................. 349
Fluid
Brake..................................... 384
Power steering ...................... 386
Washer.................................. 390
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 172
Wattage................................. 503
Fourwheel drive system......... 190
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 172
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Keys ........................................ 24
Mechanical key ....................... 24
Wireless remote control key .... 40
Language
Multi−information
display......................... 166, 522
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Wattage ................................. 503
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 426
Wattage ................................. 503
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 325
Fog light switch ..................... 172
Headlights switch .................. 170
Interior light switch ................ 326
Personal light switch ............. 327
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Turn signal lever.................... 158
Vanity lights ........................... 338
Wattage ................................. 503
Load capacity ........................... 221
Maintenance
Do−it−yourself maintenance ... 371
General maintenance ............ 367
Maintenance data.................. 494
Maintenance requirements.... 365
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 161
Meters ................................... 160
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror............. 79
Side mirror heater ................. 256
Side mirrors ............................. 80
Vanity mirrors ........................ 338
Moon roof ................................... 86MP3 disc ................................... 273
Multiinformation display ........ 166
Odometer .................................. 160
Offroad precautions ............... 209
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 377
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 89
Hood ..................................... 374
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 80
Mirror position memory ........... 62
Outside temperature
display .................................... 340
Overhead console.................... 332
Overheating, Engine ................ 488
Parking brake ........................... 159
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 426
Switch ................................... 170
Wattage................................. 503
Personal lights
Personal lights ...................... 327
Switch ................................... 327
Wattage................................. 503
Pollen removal mode............... 248
Power outlet ............................. 344
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 386
Power windows .......................... 83
Radiator .................................... 383
Radio ......................................... 260
RDS ........................................... 262
Rear seats
Adjustment .............................. 53
Tumbling second seats ........... 54
Tumbling third seats................ 57
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 463If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 476If the engine will not start
P. 484If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 478If the shift lever cannot be shifted
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 488If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 479If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 484If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Side doors
P. 4 8Back doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 7Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 491If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indi−
cator light comes onP. 449If the warning light turns on