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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_U (OM60F74U)
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheatsStop 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.
Remove the engine compartment cover. (
P. 441)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins
to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
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552 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_U (OM60F74U)
■Overheating
In the following situations, 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 engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
● 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.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 562)
Have the vehicle checked at neares t Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
L/C200_U (OM60F74U)
Parking brake .......................... 164
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 489
Switch ................................... 176
Wattage ................................ 567
PCS ........................................... 215
Personal lights
Personal lights ...................... 381
Switch ................................... 381
Wattage ................................ 567
Power outlet............................. 399
Power steering Fluid...................................... 450
Power windows ......................... 86
Pre-Collision System .............. 215
Radiator.................................... 447
Radio ........................................ 275
RDS........................................... 279
Rear seats Adjustment ............................. 53
Tumbling second seats .......... 54
Tumbling third seats ............... 57
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 489
Wattage ................................ 567
Rear window defogger............ 270
Rear window wiper.................. 185
Replacing Fuses.................................... 476
Key battery ........................... 473
Light bulbs ............................ 489
Tires ..................................... 526
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners........................ 594
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch ................. 119
Roof luggage carrier ............... 221 Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............71
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................73
Child restraint system
installation ...........................130
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................428
Emergency Locking Retractor ...............................73
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................75
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............74
Reminder light .......................515
Seat belt extenders .................75
Seat belt pretensioners ...........73
Seat heaters..............................401
Seats Adjustment precautions........... 52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............130
Cleaning ................................427
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................62
Front seat adjustment .............51
Head restraint..........................66
Properly sitting in the seat .....103
Rear seat adjustment ..............53
Seat heaters ..........................401
Service reminder indicators ..............................169
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........158
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................542P
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