2009 TOYOTA COROLLA engine overheat

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■ Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the driver’s seat
Heats the front passenger’s
seat
The indicator light is on while
the seat heater is operating.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.

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5-1. Essential information .... 368If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 368
If you think something is wrong ......................... 373
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 374
Event data recorder ......... 375 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .................... 377
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 377
If you have a flat tire......... 388
If the engine will not start ................................ 399
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(automatic
transmission) ................. 401
If you lose your keys ........ 402
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 403
If the battery is discharged ..................... 405
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 411
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 414

410 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may
overheat and become a fire hazard.
■ When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
■ When attaching the engine cover
Ensure that the rubber grommets remain attached to the engine cover. If the
grommet is attached to the bolts, transfer grommets to the engine cover.

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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. Wait until the steam subsides, and then
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 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.STEP1
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412 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
● 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. 422)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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458 Alphabetical index
CareExterior .................................. 290
Interior ................................... 292
Seat belts .............................. 293
Cargo capacity ......................... 162
Cargo hooks ............................. 283
CD changer ............................... 207
CD player .................................. 207
Chains ....................................... 166
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ..........97
Booster seats, installation ..... 101
Convertible seats, definition ...............................97
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............92
Infant seats, definition .............97
Infant seats, installation......... 101
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 105
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 102
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 107 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 87
Battery precautions ....... 323, 409
Child restraint syst em ............. 97
Child-protectors....................... 39
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 57
Installing child restraints........ 101
Moon roof precautions ............ 70
Power window lock switch ...... 66
Power window precautions ..... 67
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 346
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 54
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 60
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions ........ 279
Trunk precautions ................... 45
Child-protectors ......................... 39
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 290
Interior ................................... 292
Seat belts .............................. 293
Clock ......................................... 146
Compass................................... 284
Condenser ................................ 318
Console box ............................. 265
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 411
Cruise control .......................... 155
Cup holder ................................ 267
Curtain shield airbags ............... 80
Customizable features ............ 443C

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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 197
Side mirror ............................ 197
Dimension ................................ 416
Dinghy towing .................. 178,179
Display Trip information .................... 146
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 301
Doors Door glasses .......................... 66
Door lock .................... 22, 34, 38
Side mirrors ............................ 64
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 379
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 114
Correct posture....................... 78
Procedures ........................... 112
Winter driving tips ................. 166
Electric power steering........... 158
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 403
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 377
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 403
If the engine will not start...... 399
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 401
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 405
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 377 If you have a flat tire .............388
If you lose your keys .............402
If you think something is
wrong ..................................373
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................368
If your vehicle overheats .......411
Engine Compartment ........................310
Engine switch ................122, 126
Hood......................................305
How to start the
engine .........................122, 126
Identification number .............416
If the engine will not start ......399
Ignition switch................122, 126
Overheating...........................411
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................422
Checking ...............................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................138
Engine immobilizer system.......75
Engine oil Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................315
Engine switch light ..................260
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................375D
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Alphabetical index
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 307
Replacing the wheel ............. 388
Jack handle.............................. 388
Keyless entry ............................. 34
Keys Electronic key ......................... 20
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
If you lose your keys............. 402
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 403
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry .......................... 34
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 20
Wireless remote control key ... 34
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 152
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior light switch................ 262
Personal light switch............. 262
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 263
Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Turn signal lever ................... 136
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 165
Lock steering column ..... 124, 128 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................301
General maintenance ............297
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements....295
Manual air conditioning system ....................................190
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................141
Meters ...................................138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............62
Side mirror heater .................197
Side mirrors .............................64
Vanity mirrors ........................273
Moon roof ...................................68
MP3 disc ...................................214
Multi-information display ....................................146
Odometer ..................................138
Oil Engine oil ..............................312
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................71
Hood......................................305
Trunk .......................................43
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............64
Outside temperature
display ....................................146
Overheating, Engine ................411J
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