2012 TOYOTA GT86 engine coolant

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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

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409 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Overheating
If you observe the following, 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 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.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 423)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
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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.

423 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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.

438 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment ........................ 298
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ......................... 165, 174
Identification number............. 417
If the engine will not start ...... 394
Ignition switch ............... 165, 174
Overheating .......................... 408
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 423
Checking ............................... 302
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 190
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 420
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Engine switch................... 165, 174
Engine switch light .................. 255
EPS............................................ 222
Event data recorder ................... 22Floor mat .................................. 271
Fluid
Washer ................................. 309
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 427
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 365
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage ................................ 427
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 58
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 332
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 419
Fuel gauge ............................ 190
Fuel pump shut off system.... 361
Gas station information ......... 448
Information ............................ 428
Refueling................................. 81
Fuel door .................................... 81
Fuel filler door............................ 81
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 361
Fuses ........................................ 324F

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 7 1
P. 3 7 9If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 9 4If the engine will not start
P. 8 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 0 3If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 9 7If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge enters the
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 4 0 8If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 9 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 0 3If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 0Doors
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 4 1 1If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 3 6 2If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...