5
When trouble arises
339
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
n
Overheating
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 un der the hood of
your vehicle
l 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.
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
n 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.
348 6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
5.0 qt. (4.7 L, 4.1 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
5.1 qt. (4.8 L, 4.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO NGK SK16R11
IFR5A11
Gap
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
nIridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
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6-1. Specifications
6
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 hea
t 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
383
Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 307
If you have a flat tire ............ 317
If you lose your keys............. 332
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 340
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 337
Engine Compartment........................ 245
Engine switch ....................... 125
Hood ..................................... 242
How to start the engine ........ 125
Identification number ............ 345
If the engine will not start...... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Immobilizer system................. 74
Overheating .......................... 337
Specifications ....................... 346
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 348
Checking .............................. 250
Indicator................................ 141
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Type ..................................... 348
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 347
Checking .............................. 246
Grade ................................... 347
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 249
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Engine switch .......................... 125Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................249
EPS EPS ....................................... 155
Warning light ......................... 308
Event data recorder ................. 305
Floor mat................................... 224
Fluid Automatic transmission ......... 349
Brake ..................................... 252
Clutch .................................... 350
Warning light ................. 307, 310
Washer .................................. 256
Fog lights Indicator ................................ 147
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 147
Wattage ................................. 352
Front fog lights Indicator ................................ 147
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 147
Wattage ................................. 352
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 38
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 145
Wattage ................................. 352
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................
131
Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 352
Fuel Capacity ................................ 346
Fuel pump shut off system .... 304
Gas station information ......... 392
Gauge ................................... 135
F
387
Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ...................
147
Hazard lights switch ............. 296
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Headlights switch ................. 145
Light switch........................... 145
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 67
Turn signal lights .................. 131
Window lock switch ................ 68
Wiper and washer ........ 148, 151
Tachometer .............................. 135
Tail lights
Indicator................................ 145
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 352
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 76
Engine immobilizer system..... 74
Theft prevention labels ........... 78
Theft prevention labels ............. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............ 264
Tire information Glossary ............................... 363
Size ...................................... 360
Tire identification number ..... 359
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 361
Tires Chains .................................. 161
Checking .............................. 258
If you have a flat tire ............. 317
Identification number ............ 356
Inflation pressure .......... 264, 351
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 259
Information ........................... 356
Replacing ..................... 258, 317
Rotating tires ........................ 258
Size ...................................... 351
Snow tires............................. 161
Spare tire .............................. 317Tire pressure warning
system ........................258, 310
Warning light ......................... 310
Tools ......................................... 317
Total load capacity................... 160
Towing Dinghy towing................ 173, 174
Emergency towing................. 297
Trailer towing................. 164, 165
Trip meter ................................. 138
Turn signal lights
Indicator ................................ 131
Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 286
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 352
Vanity mirrors........................... 220
Vehicle identification
number ...................................345
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 307
Seat belt reminder ................. 310
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 308
Airbag system ....................... 308
Anti-lock brake system .......... 308
Brake system ........................
307
Charging system .. .................308
Driver’s seat belt ................... 310
Electric power steering
system ................................308
Electronic engine control
system ................................308
Engine oil replacement.......... 310
EPS system........................... 308
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........308
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 310
High engine coolant
temperature ........................308
T
V
W
389
What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 317If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 329If the engine will not start
P. 7 4Engine immobilizer system
P. 333If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 331If 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. 337If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 332If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 333If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 7 6Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 340If the vehicle becomes stuck
391
What to do if...
nWarning lights
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 7P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 308
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8P. 310
P. 310
or
P. 3 0 8
Brake system warning
light
SRS warning light
Charging system warning
lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow washer fluid warn-
ing light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightTire pressure warning
light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light