2014 TOYOTA CAMRY engine overheat

394 3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 499
If you think something is wrong ......................... 503
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 504
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 505
If you have a flat tire......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................ 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 534
If you lose your keys ........ 535
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 536
If the battery is discharged ..................... 539
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 544
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 548

506 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates 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 by your Toyota dealer 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 system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B High engine coolant temper
ature warning light (the
rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature
display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 544)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing 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 (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that, your vehicle is overheating.
●The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature dis-
play ( P. 172) is flashing or a loss of engine power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehi cle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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608 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................111
Battery precautions ....... 451, 542
Child restraint system............ 122
Child-protectors .......................57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................74
Installing child restraints ........ 126
Moon roof precautions ............90
Power window lock switch.......84
Power window precautions .....86
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 472
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............76
Seat heater precautions ........ 394
Trunk precautions ...................63
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 420
Interior ................................... 423
Seat belts .............................. 424
Clock ......................................... 386
Coat hooks ............................... 397
Coin holder ............................... 378
Compass ................................... 408
Condenser ................................ 448
Console box ............................. 377
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 544
Cruise control........................... 205
Cup holder ................................ 380
Curtain shield airbags ............. 104
Customizable features............. 581 Daytime running light
system .................................... 195
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 253
Rear window ......................... 253
Dimensions .............................. 552
Dinghy towing .......................... 234
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 434
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 371
Wattage................................. 563
Doors Door lock ..................... 34, 49, 55
Door windows ......................... 84
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 82
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 508
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 137
Correct posture ..................... 102
Procedures............................ 136
Winter driving tips ................. 229D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 209
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 536
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 498
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 505
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
If the engine will not start...... 532
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 534
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 539
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 505
If you have a flat tire ............ 520
If you lose your keys............. 535
If you think something is wrong ................................. 503
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 548
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 499
If your vehicle overheats ...... 544 Engine
Compartment ........................440
Engine switch ................147, 150
Hood......................................437
How to start the
engine .........................147, 150
Identification number .............552
If the engine will not start ......532
Ignition switch................147, 150
Overheating...........................544
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................558
Checking ...............................447
Preparing and checking before winter .......................229
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................172
Engine immobilizer system.......96
Engine oil Capacity ................................556
Checking ...............................442
Preparing and checking before winter .......................229
Engine switch light ..................371
EPS ............................................209
Event data recorder ...................24E

612 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........21
Odometer .................................. 172
OilEngine oil .............................. 442
Opener Fuel filler door .........................91
Hood...................................... 437
Trunk .......................................61
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............82
Defogger ............................... 253
Outside temperature
display .................................... 387
Overheating, Engine ................544
Parking brake ........................... 170
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Personal lights Switch.................................... 373
Wattage ................................. 563
Power outlet ............................. 390
Power windows ..........................84
Radiator .................................... 448
Radio ......................................... 278
Rear seats Folding down ...........................68
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 486
Switch.................................... 191
Wattage ................................. 563
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Wattage ................................. 563 Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 408
Rear window defogger ............ 253
Replacing Fuses .................................... 474
Key battery ............................ 469
Light bulbs............................. 486
Tires ...................................... 520
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 590
Safety Connect......................... 412
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt............. 72
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 74
Child restraint system installation........................... 126
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 424
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 74
How to wear your seat belt ..... 72
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 74
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 74
Reminder light ....................... 508
Seat belt extenders ................. 75
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 73
Seat heaters ............................. 393
Seating capacity ...................... 228N
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 520If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 532If the engine will not start
P. 9 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 539If the battery is discharged
P. 536If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 534If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The rightmost segment of the
engine coolant temperature dis-
play flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 544If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 535If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 539If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 5Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 9Alarm