2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER engine overheat

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 8 1 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, 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 sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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516Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 119
Battery precautions ....... 368, 454
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 158
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 103
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 387
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 293
Child-protectors....................... 103
Cleaning ........................... 342, 344 Aluminum wheels.................. 342
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Clock ......................................... 311
Compass .................................. 335
Condenser ................................ 363
Console box ............................. 299
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 455
Crawl Control ........................... 250
Cruise control .......................... 222
Cup holders.............................. 300
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485 Daytime running light
system.................................... 209
Defogger Front windshield ................... 288
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 282, 288
Rear window ................. 282, 288
Dimension ................................ 460
Dinghy towing.......................... 191
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information................. 83, 90
Warning message................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 353
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 469
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 104
Back door ............................. 117
Door windows ....................... 148
Door lock ...................... 102, 118
Open door warning buzzer ... 109
Open door warning light ....... 420
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 146
Rear door child-protector ...... 103
Side doors ............................ 100
Downhill assist control system.................................... 247
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 135
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips.......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 260
Off-road precautions ............. 273
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 269D

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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 353
General maintenance ........... 349
Maintenance data ................. 460
Maintenance requirements ... 347
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 348
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 418
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 280
Master warning light................ 426
Meter ........................................... 81 Accessory meter ..................... 89
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 282, 288
Outside rear view mirrors...... 146
Vanity mirrors........................ 310
Moon roof ................................. 155
Jam protection function......... 156
Operation .............................. 155
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 260
Multi-terrain Select .................. 253 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution
s ............... 273
Oil Engine oil .............................. 359
Opener
Back door ............................. 118
Hood ..................................... 356
Outer foot lights ...................... 295
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 146
Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 282, 288
Outside temperature display.................................... 312
Overhead console ................... 302
Overheating, Engine ............... 455
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.