2011 TOYOTA YARIS engine overheat

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 308
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 309
If you think something is wrong ............................. 315
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 316
Event data recorder ......... 317 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 319
If you have a flat tire......... 329
If the engine will not start ................................ 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ................. 343
If you lose your keys ........ 344
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 345
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 349
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 354

320 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( P. 349)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

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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.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
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 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
■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.

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 320
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 308
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 341
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 343
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 345
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 319
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 319
If you have a flat tire ............ 329
If you lose your keys............. 344
If you think something is wrong ................................. 315
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 352
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 354
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 309
If your vehicle overheats ...... 349
Engine Compartment........................ 256
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood ..................................... 253
How to start the engine ........ 130
Identification number ............ 359
If the engine will not start...... 341
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Immobilizer system................. 78
Overheating .......................... 349
Specifications ....................... 360
Warning light ........................ 320 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................362
Checking ...............................261
Indicator ................................146
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................169
Type ......................................362
Warning light .........................320
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................361
Checking ...............................257
Grade ....................................361
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................259
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Warning light .................320, 322
Engine switch ...........................130
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................259
EPS EPS .......................................160
Warning light .........................320
Event data recorder .................317E

408 Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 143
OilEngine oil .............................. 257
Manual transmission ............. 364
Warning light ................. 320, 322
Opener Fuel door .................................74
Fuel filler door .........................74
Hood...................................... 253
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting .................................68
Folding ....................................69
Overheating, Engine ................349
Parking brake ........................... 137
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Personal lights Switch.................................... 219
Wattage ................................. 366
Power outlet ............................. 231
Power windows ..........................71
Radiator .................................... 262
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seat Folding down ...........................44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 366
Rear turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 136
Lever ..................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............. 297
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 366 Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 155
Replacing
Key battery ............................ 284
Fuses .................................... 286
Light bulbs............................. 297
Tires .............................. 269, 329
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 388
Seat belts Adjustment .............................. 56
ALR ......................................... 60
Automatic Locking Retractor ... 60
Child restraint system installation................... 103, 107
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 242
Comfort guide ......................... 58
ELR ......................................... 60
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 60
How to wear your seat belt ..... 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 61
Reminder light ....................... 322
Seat belt extenders ................. 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 60
Seats Adjustment .............................. 39
Adjustment precautions .......... 41
Child seats/child restraint system installation ...... 103, 107
Cleaning ................................ 241
Folding down the rear seat ..... 44
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 48
Front seat adjustment ............. 39O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 329If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 341If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 345If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 343If 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. 349If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 344If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 345If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 352If the vehicle becomes stuck