2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN coolant temperature

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When trouble arises
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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. 330)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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nOverheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
l Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts 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.
NOTICE
nWhen 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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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Alphabetical index
Theft prevention labels ........... 63
Theft prevention labels ............. 63
Tire inflation pressure ............ 246
Tire information Glossary ............................... 345
Size ...................................... 342
Tire identification number ..... 341
Uniform tire quality grading .. 343
Tires Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 240
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
Identification number ............ 338
Inflation pressure .......... 246, 333
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 338
Replacing ..................... 240, 302
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 333
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 302
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 240, 295
Warning light ........................ 295
Tools......................................... 302
Total load capacity .................. 140
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 153, 154
Emergency towing ................ 282
Trailer towing ................ 144, 145
Trip meter................................. 121
Trunk .......................................... 32
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 334
Turn signal lights
Indicator................................ 115
Lever .................................... 115
Replacing light bulbs ............ 269
Switch ................................... 115
Wattage ................................ 334 Vanity mirrors...........................200
Vehicle identification
number ...................................327
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................292
Seat belt reminder .................295
Warning lights ABS .......................................293
Airbag system .......................293
Anti-lock brake system ..........293
Brake system ........................292
Charging system .... ...............293
Driver’s seat belt ...................295
Electric power steering system ................................293
Electronic engine control system ................................293
Engine oil replacement..........295
EPS system...........................293
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........293
Front passenger’s seat belt ...295
High engine coolant temperature ........................293
Low brake fluid ......................292
Low engine oil pressure ........293
Low fuel level ........................295
Low tire inflation pressure .....295
Low washer fluid ...................295
Malfunction ............................293
Open door .............................295
Seat belt ................................295
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................293
SRS .......................................293
SRS airbag system ...............293
Tire pressure .........................295
Tire pressure warning system ................................295V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 302If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 313If the engine will not start
P. 5 9Engine immobilizer system
P. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 315If 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. 320If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 316If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 317If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 1Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 323If the vehicle becomes stuck