2012 TOYOTA VERSO S coolant temperature

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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

430 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
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.
(Flashes or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 489)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)
(if equipped)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system and
that the clutch has become
hot due to excessive load. Pull over and shift the shift
lever to N. Wait for about 15
minutes for the clutch to
cool down. Have the system
checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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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 hight engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator)
for any leaks.
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491 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 high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
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 radiator cap, or 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.
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.
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.

535 Alphabetical index
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Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 514
Vanity mirrors .......................... 326
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 501
Vehicle stability control .......... 233
VSC ........................................... 233
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 429
Clutch .................................... 430
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 430
Seat belt reminder................. 433
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 432
Brake assist system .............. 432
Brake system ........................ 429
Charging system ................... 430
Clutch .................................... 430
Diesel Particulate Filter
system ................................ 433
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 432Engine oil level...................... 433
Engine oil maintenance ........ 433
Engine oil pressure ............... 430
Fuel filter ............................... 432
High engine coolant
temperature warning light ... 430
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 432
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 430
Open door ............................. 433
Pretensioners........................ 432
Seat belt reminder light ......... 433
Slip indicator light.................. 432
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 432, 437
SRS airbags.......................... 432
Stop & Start indicator light .... 432
VSC OFF indicator light ........ 432
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 442
P. 455If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 472If the engine will not start
P. 492If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls
P. 9 7Engine immobilizer system
P. 482If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 475If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 476If the shift lever cannot be shifted
The high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 489If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 477If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 482If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 8Side doors
P. 6 4Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 107Alarm