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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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Alphabetical index
Parking brake .......................... 139
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 438
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 438
Power outlet............................. 279
Power steering fluid ................ 328
Power windows ......................... 69 Radiator ....................................326
Radio .........................................204
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............368
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................438
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................52
Folding down ...........................53
Rear sunshade .........................284
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............368
Wattage .................................438
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................293
Rear window defogger ............199
Replacing Fuses ....................................357
Key battery ............................353
Light bulbs .............................368
Tires ......................................400
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................460PR