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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
FT86_EE
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 fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

423 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
FT86_EE
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long
Life Coolant BLUE”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

436 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Battery
Checking ............................... 305
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 403
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Bottle holders........................... 259
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 188
Brake assist.............................. 222
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 193
Care
Alcantara
®............................. 286
Exterior.................................. 278
Interior ................................... 282
Seat belts .............................. 283
Chains ....................................... 229
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 125
Baby seats, installation ......... 133
Child seats, definition ............ 125
Child seats, installation ......... 133
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 137
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 134
Installing CRS with
top straps ............................ 138
Junior seats, definition .......... 125
Junior seats, installation........ 133Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 117
Battery precautions ....... 308, 406
Child restraint system ........... 125
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 68
Installing child restraints ....... 133
Power window lock switch ...... 78
Power window precautions ..... 80
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt guide ........................ 67
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................... 55
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................ 286
Exterior ................................. 278
Interior................................... 282
Seat belts .............................. 283
Clock ......................................... 264
Condenser ................................ 304
Console tray ............................. 260
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 408
Cruise control .......................... 217
Cup holders.............................. 260
Customizable features ............ 430
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