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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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524 Alphabetical index
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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