2013 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK engine overheat

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 296
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 297
If you think something is wrong ............................. 303
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 304 5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds..
......................... 305
If you have a flat tire......... 315
If the engine will not start ................................ 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ................. 328
If you lose your keys ........ 329
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 330
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 334
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 339

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Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate 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 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 sys-
tem.
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. 334)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada) (Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light ( →P. 306)
comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the “FULL”
and “LOW” lines on the reser-
voir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 162
Warning light ........................ 306
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 296
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start...... 327
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 328
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 330
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 305
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 305
If you have a flat tire ............ 315
If you lose your keys............. 329
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 337
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 339
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 334
Engine Compartment........................ 243
Engine switch ....................... 124
Hood ..................................... 238
How to start the engine ........ 124
Identification number ............ 344
If the engine will not start...... 327
Ignition switch ....................... 124
Immobilizer system................. 72
Overheating .......................... 334
Specifications ....................... 345
Warning light ........................ 306 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................347
Checking ............................... 247
Indicator ................................136
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Type ...................................... 347
Warning light ......................... 306
Engine immobilizer system.......72
Engine oil Capacity ................................346
Checking ............................... 244
Grade ....................................346
Initializing the maintenance data .....................................229
Preparing and checking before winter .......................172
Warning light .................306, 307
Engine switch ...........................124
EPS EPS .......................................162
Warning light ......................... 306
Event data recorder ...................22
Floor mat................................... 215
Fluid Automatic transmission ......... 349
Brake .............................249, 350
Clutch ....................................349
Warning light .................305, 307
Washer .................................. 253
Fog lights Indicator ................................136
Replacing light bulbs .............287
Switch....................................148
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 307
Front seats Adjustment ..............................43E
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Odometer .................................. 141
OilEngine oil ..............................244
Manual transmission .............349
Warning light .................306, 307
Opener
Fuel door ................................. 69
Fuel filler door .........................69
Hood......................................238
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting ................................. 64
Folding .................................... 65
Outside temperature display ....................................211
Overheating, Engine ................334
Parking brake ........................... 131
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............287
Switch....................................145
Wattage.................................352
Personal lights Switch....................................203
Wattage.................................352
Power outlet .............................213
Power windows .......................... 67
Radiator ....................................248
Rear seat Folding down ...........................47
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............287
Switch....................................145
Wattage.................................352
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................136
Lever ..................................... 130
Replacing light bulbs .............287
Switch....................................130
Wattage.................................352
Rear window defogger ............199
Rear window wiper .................. 153 Replacing
Key battery ............................ 271
Fuses .................................... 275
Light bulbs............................. 287
Tires .............................. 254, 315
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 372
Seat belts ALR ......................................... 57
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 57
Child restraint system installation..................... 98, 102
Cleaning and maintaining ..... 226
ELR ......................................... 57
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 57
How to wear your seat belt ..... 54
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 58
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 58
Reminder light ....................... 307
Seat belt extenders ................. 58
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 57
Seats Adjustment .............................. 43
Adjustment precautions .......... 46
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........ 98, 102
Cleaning................................ 225
Folding down the rear seat ..... 47
Folding down the rear seat precautions ........................... 49
Front seat adjustment ............. 43
Front seat adjustment
precautions ........................... 46
Head restraint ......................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat....... 78
Service reminder indicators ............................... 136O
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 315If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 327If the engine will not start
P. 7 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 330If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 328If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 334If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 329If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 330If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 4Side doors
P. 3 8Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 7 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 337If the vehicle becomes stuck