2011 TOYOTA CAMRY engine overheat

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 429
If you think something is wrong ......................... 432
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 433
Event data recorder ......... 434 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 436
If a warning message is displayed........................ 448
If you have a flat tire......... 458
If the engine will not start ................................ 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 471
If you lose your keys ........ 472
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 473
If the battery is discharged ..................... 475
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 479
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 484

480 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. 373)
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 494)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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540 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 500
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 268
Bluetooth® phone .................... 284
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 381
Parking brake ........................ 147
Brake assist .............................. 174
Break-in tips ............................. 124
Care
Exterior .................................. 354
Interior ................................... 356
Seat belts .............................. 357
Cargo capacity ......................... 179
Cargo net .................................. 342
CD changer ............................... 228
CD player .................................. 228
Chains ....................................... 183
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 107
Booster seats, installation ..... 111
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 107
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 102
Infant seats, definition ........... 107
Infant seats, installation......... 111
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 112
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 114
Installing CRS with top tether straps ........................ 117 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 97
Battery precautions ....... 385, 477
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors....................... 45
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 63
Installing child restraints........ 111
Moon roof precautions ............ 78
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ..... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 408
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 60
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 66
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 335
Trunk precautions ................... 51
Child-protectors ......................... 45
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 354
Interior ................................... 356
Seat belts .............................. 357
Clock ......................................... 331
Compass................................... 349
Condenser ................................ 380
Console box ............................. 322
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 479
Cruise control .......................... 170
Cup holder ................................ 324
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features ............ 516
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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 164
Defogger Rear window......................... 214
Side mirror ............................ 214
Dimension ................................ 488
Dinghy towing .................. 195,196
Display Trip information .................... 158
Warning message ................ 448
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................... 365
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ............... 318
Wattage ................................ 500
Doors Door glasses .......................... 72
Door lock .................... 29, 40, 44
Side mirrors ............................ 70
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 439
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 124
Correct posture....................... 88
Procedures ........................... 122
Winter driving tips ................. 183 Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch....................................428
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......436
If a warning message is displayed.............................448
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the engine will not start ......469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................471
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..............475
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................436
If you have a flat tire .............458
If you lose your keys .............472
If you think something is wrong ..................................432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...484
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................429
If your vehicle overheats .......479DE

542 Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 371
Engine switch ................ 133, 137
Hood...................................... 368
How to start the
engine ......................... 133, 137
Identification number ............. 488
If the engine will not start ...... 469
Ignition switch................ 133, 137
Overheating........................... 479
Engine compartment cover..... 373
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 150
Engine immobilizer system.......82
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 491
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 183
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 377
Engine switch light .................. 318
Event data recorder ................. 434 Floor mat .................................. 340
Fluid
Brake..................................... 381
Power steering fluid .............. 382
Washer.................................. 386
Fog lights Switch ................................... 167
Wattage................................. 500
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 167
Wattage................................. 500
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 102
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 439
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Front side marker lights Wattage................................. 500
Front turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 500
Fuel Capacity ................................ 490
Fuel gauge ............................ 150
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Gas station information ......... 552
Information ............................ 501
Refueling ................................. 79
Type ...................................... 490
Fuel door .................................... 79
Fuel filler door ............................ 79
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 433
Fuses ........................................ 410F

545
Alphabetical index
Odometer ......................... 150, 158
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 374
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 79
Hood ..................................... 368
Trunk ...................................... 49
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 70
Outside temperature display ........................... 150, 158
Overheating, Engine ............... 479
Parking brake .......................... 147
Parking lights Switch ................................... 162
Wattage ................................ 500
Personal lights Switch ................................... 320
Wattage ................................ 500
Power outlet............................. 333
Power steering fluid ................ 382
Power windows ......................... 72 Radiator ....................................380
Radio .........................................220
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............423
Switch....................................162
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................55
Folding down ...........................56
Rear sunshade .........................338
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............423
Wattage .................................500
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................349
Rear window defogger ............214
Replacing Fuses ....................................410
Key battery ............................406
Light bulbs .............................423
Tires ......................................458
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................522O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 458If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 469If the engine will not start
P. 8 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 475If the battery is discharged
P. 473If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 471If 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. 479If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 472If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 475If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 4Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 5Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 482If the vehicle becomes stuck