2009 TOYOTA CAMRY engine overheat

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When trouble arises
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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. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine only: Remove the engine com-
partment cover. (
→P. 318)
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
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422 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
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(→P. 433)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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468 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 298
Interior ................................... 300
Seat belts .............................. 301
Cargo capacity ......................... 165
Cargo net .................................. 287
CD changer ............................... 210
CD player .................................. 210
Chains ....................................... 169
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 102
Booster seats, installation ..... 106
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 102
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 106
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............97
Infant seats, definition ........... 102
Infant seats, installation......... 106
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 110
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 107
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 112
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................92
Battery precautions ....... 332, 419
Child restraint system............ 102
Child-protectors .......................43
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................60
Installing child restraints ........ 106
Moon roof precautions ............73
Power window lock switch.......69
Power window precautions .....70
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 355
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 57
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................63
Seat belt precautions ..............61 Seat heater precautions ........ 281
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Child-protectors ......................... 43
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 298
Interior ................................... 300
Seat belts .............................. 301
Clock ......................................... 277
Compass................................... 293
Condenser ................................ 326
Console box ............................. 268
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 421
Cruise control .......................... 159
Cup holder ................................ 270
Curtain shield airbags ............... 85
Customizable features ............ 454C

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 154
Defogger Rear window......................... 199
Side mirror ............................ 199
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing .................. 181,182
Display Trip information .................... 149
Warning message ................ 391
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 309
Door courtesy light
Door courtesy light ............... 264
Wattage ................................ 438
Doors Door glasses .......................... 69
Door lock .................... 26, 38, 42
Side mirrors ............................ 67
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 384
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 118
Correct posture....................... 83
Procedures ........................... 116
Winter driving tips ................. 169
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 415
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 381
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 391
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 415
If the engine will not start...... 411
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 413
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 417
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 381
If you have a flat tire ............ 400 If you lose your keys .............414
If you think something is
wrong ..................................377
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................374
If your vehicle overheats .......421
Engine Compartment ........................316
Engine switch ................126, 130
Hood......................................313
How to start the engine .........................126, 130
Identification number .............428
If the engine will not start ......411
Ignition switch................126, 130
Overheating...........................421
Engine compartment cover.....318
Engine coolant Capacity ................................433
Checking ...............................325
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................169
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................141
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................431
Checking ...............................319
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................169
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................323
Engine switch light ..................264
Event data recorder .................379D
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 309
General maintenance ............ 305
Maintenance data.................. 428
Maintenance requirements.... 303
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 194
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 137
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 144
Meters ................................... 141
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............65
Side mirror heater ................. 199
Side mirrors .............................67
Vanity mirrors ........................ 276
Moon roof ...................................71
MP3 disc ................................... 217
Multi-information display .................................... 149 Odometer .......................... 141, 149
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 319
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 74
Hood ..................................... 313
Trunk ....................................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 67
Outside temperature display ............................ 141, 149
Overheating, Engine ................ 421MO

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 400If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 1 1If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 417If the battery is discharged
P. 415If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 413If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 421If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 414If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 417If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 424If the vehicle becomes stuck