2008 TOYOTA YARIS engine overheat

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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
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 high engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
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
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 335
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 290
If your vehicle overheats ...... 332
Engine Compartment........................ 239
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 236
How to start the engine ........ 119
Identification number ............ 339
If the engine will not start...... 323
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Immobilizer system................. 70
Overheating .......................... 332
Specifications ....................... 340
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 342
Checking .............................. 244
Indicator................................ 135
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Type ..................................... 342
Warning light ........................ 301
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 240
Grade ................................... 341
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 151
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Engine switch .......................... 119
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 242
EPS EPS ...................................... 145
Warning light ........................ 301
Event data recorder ................ 298 Floor mat...................................218
Fluid
Automatic transmission .........343
Brake .....................................246
Clutch ....................................344
Warning light .................300, 303
Washer ..................................250
Fog lights
Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front fog lights Indicator ................................141
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................141
Wattage .................................346
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................303
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................37
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Fuel
Capacity ................................340
Fuel pump shut off system ....297
Gas station information .........388
Gauge ...................................129
Information ............................347
Refueling .................................66
Type ......................................340
Warning light .........................303
Fuel door.....................................66
Fuel filler door ............................66
Fuel gauge ................................129F

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Alphabetical index
Vehicle exterior..................... 222
Vehicle interior...................... 224
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............ 125
Oil ......................................... 343
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 133
Meters .................................. 129
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 59
Side mirrors ............................ 60
Vanity mirrors ....................... 214
MP3 disc................................... 192
Odometer ................................. 132
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 240
Manual transmission ............ 343
Warning light ................ 301, 303
Opener Fuel door ................................ 66
Fuel filler door......................... 66
Hood ..................................... 236
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting................................. 60
Folding.................................... 61
Overheating, Engine ............... 332
Parking brake .......................... 127
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
Switch ................................... 139
Wattage ................................ 346
Personal lights Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 346
Power outlet............................. 217
Power windows ......................... 63
Radiator.................................... 246
Radio ........................................ 179 Rear seat
Folding down ...........................41
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................139
Wattage .................................346
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................126
Lever .....................................126
Replacing light bulbs .............280
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................346
Rear window defogger ............175
Rear window wiper ..................144
Replacing Key battery ............................267
Fuses ....................................269
Light bulbs .............................280
Tires ..............................252, 310
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................368
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................49
ALR .........................................53
Automatic Locking Retractor ...53
Child restraint system installation .......................94, 98
Cleaning and maintaining......225
Comfort guide..........................51
ELR .........................................53
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 53
How to wear your seat belt......48
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................54
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use .................................54
Reminder light .......................303
Seat belt extenders .................55
Seat belt pretensioners ...........53
Seats Adjustment ..............................37
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 310If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 323If the engine will not start
P. 7 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 325If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 332If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 326If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 327If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 335If the vehicle becomes stuck