2014 TOYOTA DYNA 100/150 overheating

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Instruments and controls.Especially
make sure the service reminder indicators,
instrument lights, and defroster are work-
ing.
Brakes.Make sure the pedal has enough
clearance.
Spare fuses.Make sure you have spare
fuses. They should cover all the amperage
ratings designated on the fuse box lid.
In the engine compartment
Coolant level.Make sure the coolant lev-
el is correct. (See page 190 in Section
7−2 for instructions.)
Wiring.Look for damaged, loose, or dis-
connected wires.
Fuel lines.Check the lines for leaks or
loose connections.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust system.If you notice any
change in the sound of the exhaust or
smell exhaust fumes, have the cause lo-
cated and corrected immediately. (See
“Engine exhaust cautions” on page 114 in
Section 2.)
Engine oil level.Stop the engine and
check the dipstick with the vehicle parked
on a level spot. (See page 188 in Section
7−2 for instructions.)
WHILE DRIVING
Instruments.Make sure the speedometer
and gauges are working.
Brakes.In a safe place, check that the
brakes do not pull to one side when ap-
plied.
Anything unusual?Look for loose parts
and leaks. Listen for abnormal noises.
If everything looks O.K., set your mind at
ease and enjoy your trip!DAlways slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
DDrive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on abumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
DWhen parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in first or reverse. If necessary,
block the wheels.
DWashing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for assis-
tance.
CAUTION
DBefore driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released and
the parking brake reminder light is
off.
DDo not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
DDo not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
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DBacking with a trailer is difficult and
requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your hand
to the left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This pro-
cedure is generally opposite to that
when backing without a trailer.) Also,
just turn the steering wheel a little at
a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you when
backing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
DRemember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
DCrosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. If it is
necessary to reduce speed, brake
slowly. Steer straight ahead. If you
make no extreme correction with the
steering or brakes, the vehicle and
trailer will stabilize.
DBe careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.
DTo maintain engine braking efficiency,
when using engine braking, do not use
fifth gear.
DBecause of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30_C[85_F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, pull off the road and stop
in a safe spot. Refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” on page 148 in Section 4.
DAlways place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in first or reverse.
Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,
but if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:
1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the
blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse and turn off
the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the clutch pedal depressed, start
the engine.
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake and slowly
pull or back away from the wheel
blocks. Stop andapply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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CAUTION
DObserve the legal maximum speeds
for trailer towing.
DSlow down and downshift before
descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden down-
shifts while descending steep or
long downhill grades.
DAvoid holding the brake pedal down
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
DKeep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure.Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
193 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
DDo not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle.Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.
DAvoid lengthy warm−up idling.Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.
DAccelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
DAvoid long engine idling.If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.
DAvoid engine lugging or over−rev-
ving.Use a gear position suitable for
the road on which you are travelling.
DAvoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down.Stop−and−go driving
wastes fuel.
DAvoid unnecessary stopping and
braking.Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
DAvoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
DDo not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal.This causes premature
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.
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How to save fuel and make
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148IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
hicle, and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in neu-
tral and apply the parking brake. Turn
off the air conditioning if it is being
used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the engine access hole cover
or tilting the cab. If there is no coolant
or steam boiling over, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the engine switch off.
CAUTION
To help avoid serious injury, keep the
engine access hole cover closed or
the cab lowered until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Visually check to see if the engine
drive belt (fan belt) is broken or loose.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the
coolant is leaking, stop the engine im-
mediately. Call any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qual-
ified and equipped professional, for as-
sistance.
5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and
there are no obvious leaks, you may
help the engine cool down more quickly
by running it at about 1500 rpm for a
few minutes with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry,
add coolant to the reservoir while the
engine is running. Fill it about half full.
For the coolant type, see “Coolant type
selection” on page 191 in Section 7−2.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
7. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again.
Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in
the system. You should have it
checked as soon as possible at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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222INDEX
A
Adding washer fluid 204..................
Adjustment
Driver ’s seat 25.......................
Seat belt 28...........................
Air bleeding 142.........................
Air conditioning filter 93..................
Air conditioningsystem 84...............
Airbag 38...............................
Anti−lock brake system
warning light 73.......................
Anti−theft steering column lock 80........
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 173...............
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 170.......................
Washing and waxing 171...............
Auxiliary box 102........................
B
Battery
Access 182...........................
Checking battery condition 200.........
Gas caution 200.......................
Handling safety 200...................
Recharging precautions 202............
Winter driving tips 129.................
Before starting the engine 124............
Brake pad wear indicators 119............
Brake system 116.......................
Brake system warning light 73............
Brakes
Pad wear indicators 119................
Parking 82............................
Break−in tips 108........................
C
Carbon monoxide caution 114............
Card holder 104.........................
Center console box 103..................
Charging system warning light 73.........
Checking and replacing fuses 203........
Checking the engine oil level 188.........
Checking the radiator, condenser and
intercooler 192........................Child restraint
Child restraint system 45...............
Installation 48,51......................
Precautions 44........................
Types of child restraint system 46.......
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 100........
Cleaning the interior 173.................
Cold weather
Operation 129.........................
Condenser
Checking the condenser 192...........
Controls, Instrument panel 2,6...........
Cooling system
Coolant level 190......................
Engine overheating 148................
Radiator and reservoir 190.............
Radiator cap 148......................
Winter driving tips 129.................
Corrosion prevention 170................
Cup holder 102..........................
D
Diesel particulate filter system 110........
Differential, Limited slip 120..............
Dimmer switch, Headlight 62.............
Directional signals 62....................
Do−it−yourself maintenance
Service precautions 185...............
Does your vehicle need repairing? 177....
Doors
Side doors 13.........................
DPF system 110.........................
Driver ’s seat 25.........................
Driving
Driving tips 124........................
Manual transmission 81................
Driving in the rain 128....................
Driving tips
Driving in the rain 128..................
Driving tips in various conditions 127....
Driving with a manual
transmission 81.....................
Economical driving 138................
Good driving practice 81...............
Pre−trip safety check 126..............
Winter driving tips 129.................
During
Break−in 108..........................
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Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and
repairs 138..........................
Electrical system
Access to the battery 182..............
Battery 200,202.......................
Fuse locations 182....................
Fuses 203............................
Emergency flasher switch 64.............
Emergency, In case of
Bleeding the fuelsystem 142...........
Blown fuse 203........................
Emergency flasher switch 64...........
Flat tire 149...........................
If you cannot increase engine
speed 147..........................
If you lose your keys 166...............
If your engine stalls while
driving 147..........................
If your vehicle becomes stuck 162......
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency 167...................
If your vehicle needs to be
towed 163...........................
If your vehicle will not start 142.........
Jump starting 143.....................
Overheating 148.......................
Towing 163............................
Engine
Access hole cover 17..................
Before starting the engine 124..........
Checking the coolant level 190.........
Engine compartment 180...............
Exhaust gas caution 114...............
Identification number 122..............
Oil consumption 115...................
Oil level 188...........................
Overheating 148.......................
Starting procedure 124.................
Turning off an engine with
turbocharger 126....................
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 68.................
Winter driving tips 129.................
Engine coolant temperature gauge 68.....Engine oil
Oil maintenance management
system 70..........................
Winter driving tips 129.................
Engine oil change reminder light 73.......
Engine switch 80........................
Exhaust gas caution 114.................
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 115......................
Flasher, Headlight 62....................
Flat tire
After changing wheels 162.............
If you have a flat tire 149...............
Installing wheel 159....................
Jack point 157.........................
Jacking precautions 149...............
Jacking up 157........................
Loosening wheel nuts 155..............
Lowering vehicle 160..................
Reinstalling wheel ornament 161........
Removing wheel ornament 155.........
Replacing inner rear wheel 158.........
Wheel block 154.......................
Floor mat 104...........................
Fluid level
Washer fluid 204......................
Fog light switch, Rear 64.................
Foreign countries, Operation in 110.......
Fuel
Bleeding the fuelsystem 142...........
Draining fuel filter water 192............
Fuel economy 138.....................
Gauge 68.............................
Operation in foreign countries 110......
Tank cap 21...........................
Fuel filter
Draining fuel filter water 192............
Fuel filter warning light 73................
Fuel information 108.....................
Fuse
Fuse box 203..........................
Fuse locations 182......................
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N
New vehicle break−in 108................
O
Odometer 70............................
Oil
Consumption 115......................
Oil maintenance management
system 70..........................
Viscosity and grade 188................
Oil consumption 115.....................
OMMS 70...............................
Operation in foreign countries 110........
Overheating, Engine 148.................
Overheating, Engine coolant 68..........
Overview
Engine compartment 180...............
P
Parking brake
Operation 82..........................
Reminder light 82.....................
Parking brake reminder light 73...........
Polishing 171...........................
Power window switches 14...............
Pre−trip safety check 126................
Precautions for turning off an engine
with turbocharger 126..................
Preloader (seat belt pretensioner) 35.....
Pretensioner
(seat belt pretensioner) 35.............
Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion 170.........................
R
Radiator
Checking the radiator 192..............
Coolant, Engine 190...................
Rear fog light switch 64..................
Rear heatersystem 92...................
Rear seat 26............................
Rear view mirrors
Folding 59............................
Outside 59............................
S
Safety check, Pre−trip 126...............
Seat belts
Cleaning 173..........................
Fastening 28..........................
Seat belt precautions 28...............
Seat belt pretensioner 35..............
Seats 24................................
Service and maintenance 176............
Service reminder indicator 73............
Side door locks 13.......................
Side doors 13...........................
Side gate 16............................
Side vents 91...........................
Spare fuse 203..........................
Spare tire 150...........................
Specifications 212.......................
SRS driver airbag 38....................
SRS warning light 73....................
Starting
Cold weather 124......................
Engine 124............................
Jump starting 143.....................
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 58............
Storage precautions 101.................
Suspension and chassis 122.............
Switch
Emergency flasher 64.................
Engine 80.............................
Headlight, dimmer and
turn signal 62.......................
Heater idle up 93......................
Ignition 80............................
Rear fog light 64.......................
Windshield wiper and washer 65........
T
Tachometer 69..........................
Tailgate 16..............................
Telescopic steering wheel 58.............
Tilt cab 18..............................
Tilt steering wheel 58....................
Timing belt replacement
warning light 73.......................
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