2010 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. 367)
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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476 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. 488)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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524 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 494
Battery Checking ............................... 378
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 471
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 263
Bluetooth® phone .................... 279
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 145
Brake assist .............................. 170
Break-in tips ............................. 122
Care
Exterior .................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Cargo capacity ......................... 175
Cargo net .................................. 337
CD changer ............................... 223
CD player .................................. 223
Chains ....................................... 179
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 104
Booster seats, installation ..... 108
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 104
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system .............99
Infant seats, definition ........... 104
Infant seats, installation......... 108
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 111
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 114 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 94
Battery precautions ....... 380, 473
Child restraint system ........... 104
Child-protectors....................... 43
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Installing child restraints........ 108
Moon roof precautions ............ 75
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ..... 71
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 403
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 64
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions ........ 330
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Child-protectors ......................... 43
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Clock ......................................... 326
Compass................................... 343
Condenser ................................ 374
Console box ............................. 317
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 475
Cruise control .......................... 166
Cup holder ................................ 319
Curtain shield airbags ............... 87
Customizable features ............ 510
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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 161
Defogger Rear window......................... 209
Side mirror ............................ 209
Dimension ................................ 482
Dinghy towing .................. 191,192
Display Trip information .................... 155
Warning message ................ 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 359
Door courtesy light
Door courtesy light ............... 313
Wattage ................................ 494
Doors Door glasses .......................... 70
Door lock .................... 27, 38, 42
Side mirrors ............................ 68
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 435
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 122
Correct posture....................... 85
Procedures ........................... 120
Winter driving tips ................. 179 Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 469
Emergency flashers Switch....................................424
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......432
If a warning message is displayed.............................444
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................469
If the engine will not start ......465
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................467
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................471
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................432
If you have a flat tire .............454
If you lose your keys .............468
If you think something is wrong ..................................428
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................478
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................425
If your vehicle overheats .......475DE

526 Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 365
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
Hood...................................... 362
How to start the
engine ......................... 131, 135
Identification number ............. 482
If the engine will not start ...... 465
Ignition switch................ 131, 135
Overheating........................... 475
Engine compartment cover..... 367
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 488
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 147
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 371
Engine switch light .................. 313
Event data recorder ................. 430 Floor mat .................................. 335
Fluid
Brake..................................... 375
Power steering fluid .............. 376
Washer.................................. 381
Fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 435
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker lights Wattage................................. 494
Front turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 494
Fuel Capacity ................................ 484
Fuel gauge ............................ 147
Fuel pump shut off system .... 429
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 495
Refueling ................................. 76
Type ...................................... 484
Fuel door .................................... 76
Fuel filler door ............................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 429
Fuses ........................................ 405F

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Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ......................... 147, 155
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 368
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 76
Hood ..................................... 362
Trunk ...................................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Outside temperature display ........................... 147, 155
Overheating, Engine ............... 475
Parking brake .......................... 145
Parking lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 494
Personal lights Switch ................................... 315
Wattage ................................ 494
Power outlet............................. 328
Power steering fluid ................ 376
Power windows ......................... 70 Radiator ....................................374
Radio .........................................215
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............418
Switch....................................159
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................53
Folding down ...........................54
Rear sunshade .........................333
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Wattage .................................494
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................343
Rear window defogger ............209
Replacing Fuses ....................................405
Key battery ............................401
Light bulbs .............................418
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................516N
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 454If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 465If the engine will not start
P. 8 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 471If the battery is discharged
P. 469If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 467If 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. 475If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 468If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 471If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 2Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 478If the vehicle becomes stuck