2008 TOYOTA YARIS coolant level

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( P. 332)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on.
Check the engine coolant level.
Look for obvious coolant leaks
from the radiator, hoses and
under the vehicle.
Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 342)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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Alphabetical index
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 355
Tires Chains .................................. 151
Checking .............................. 252
If you have a flat tire ............. 310
Identification number ............ 350
Inflation pressure .......... 258, 345
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 350
Replacing ..................... 252, 310
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 345
Snow tires............................. 151
Spare tire .............................. 310
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 252, 303
Warning light ........................ 303
Tools......................................... 310
Total load capacity .................. 150
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 164, 165
Emergency towing ................ 290
Trailer towing ................ 155, 156
Trip meter................................. 132
Turn signal lights Indicator................................ 126
Lever .................................... 126
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 126
Wattage ................................ 346
Vanity mirrors .......................... 214
Vehicle identification number................................... 339
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 300
Seat belt reminder ................ 303
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 301
Airbag system....................... 301 Anti-lock brake system ..........301
Brake system ........................300
Charging system ....
...............301
Driver’s seat belt ...................303
Electric power steering system ................................301
Electronic engine control system ................................301
Engine oil replacement..........303
EPS system...........................301
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 301
Front passenger’s seat belt ...303
High engine coolant temperature ........................301
Low brake fluid ......................300
Low engine oil pressure ........301
Low fuel level ........................303
Low tire inflation pressure .....303
Low washer fluid ...................303
Malfunction ............................301
Open door .............................303
Seat belt ................................303
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................301
SRS .......................................301
SRS airbag system ...............301
Tire pressure .........................303
Tire pressure warning
system ................................303
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................151
Switch....................................142
Warning light .........................303
Washing and waxing ...............222
Weight Cargo capacity ......................147
Load limits .............................150
Weight ...................................338
Wheels ......................................262
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 301
or
P. 3 0 0P. 301
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 3 0 1
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 303
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 303
or
P. 3 0 1P. 303
P. 3 0 3
Brake system warning
lightSRS warning light
Electric power steering
warning light
Charging system warning
lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
Tire pressure warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light