2012 TOYOTA CAMRY engine overheat

308 3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 415
If you think something is wrong ......................... 418
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 419
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 420
If you have a flat tire......... 435
If the engine will not start ................................ 447
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 449
If you lose your keys ........ 450
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 451
If the battery is discharged ..................... 454
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 463

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates 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.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.Failure 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 system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B High engine coolant temper
ature warning light (the
rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature
display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 459)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission 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 sub-
sides 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 fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately 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.STEP1
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460 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature display is
flashing or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam comes out 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 injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and drive belt 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. 471)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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520 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................108
Battery precautions ....... 364, 457
Child restraint system............ 118
Child-protectors .......................54
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................71
Installing child restraints ........ 122
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 387
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 308
Trunk precautions ...................60
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 334
Interior ................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 300
Coin holder ............................... 292
Compass ................................... 322
Condenser ................................ 361
Console box ............................. 291
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 459
Cruise control........................... 199
Cup holder ................................ 294
Curtain shield airbags ............. 100
Customizable features............. 493 Daytime running light
system .................................... 189
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 240
Rear window ......................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 466
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 347
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 285
Wattage................................. 477
Doors Door lock ..................... 32, 46, 52
Door windows ......................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 79
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 423
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 98
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 218D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 203
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 451
If the engine will not start...... 447
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 449
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 435
If you lose your keys............. 450
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 463
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 459 Engine
Compartment ........................353
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................350
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............466
If the engine will not start ......447
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................459
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................169
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................469
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine switch light ..................285
EPS ............................................203
Event data recorder ...................22E

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Noise from under vehicle ..........19
Odometer .................................. 169
OilEngine oil .............................. 355
Opener Fuel filler door .........................88
Hood...................................... 350
Trunk .......................................58
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............79
Defogger ............................... 240
Outside temperature
display .................................... 301
Overheating, Engine ................459
Parking brake ........................... 167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Personal lights Switch.................................... 287
Wattage ................................. 477
Power outlet ............................. 304
Power windows ..........................81
Radiator .................................... 361
Radio ......................................... 248
Rear seats Folding down ...........................65
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Wattage ................................. 477 Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 322
Rear window defogger ............ 240
Replacing Fuses .................................... 389
Key battery ............................ 384
Light bulbs............................. 401
Tires ...................................... 435
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 502
Safety Connect......................... 326
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt............. 69
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 71
Child restraint system installation........................... 122
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 71
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 71
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 71
Reminder light ....................... 423
Seat belt extenders ................. 72
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 70
Seat heaters ............................. 307
Seating capacity ...................... 217N
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