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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
FT86_EE
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 temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

429 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
FT86_EE
Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long
Life Coolant BLUE”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

442 Alphabetical index
FT86_EE
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Wattage................................. 434
Battery
Checking ............................... 311
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 409
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Bottle holders........................... 265
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 194
Brake assist.............................. 228
Break-in tips ............................. 161
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control ................................. 199
Care
Alcantara
®............................. 292
Exterior.................................. 284
Interior ................................... 288
Seat belts .............................. 289
Chains ....................................... 236
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 130
Baby seats, installation ......... 138
Child seats, definition ............ 130
Child seats, installation ......... 138
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 142
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 139
Installing CRS with
top straps ............................ 143
Junior seats, definition .......... 130
Junior seats, installation........ 138Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 122
Battery precautions ....... 314, 412
Child restraint system ........... 130
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 71
Installing child restraints ....... 138
Power window lock switch ...... 81
Power window precautions ..... 83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 329
Seat belt guide ........................ 70
Seat belt precautions .............. 72
Seat heater precautions........ 275
Trunk precautions ................... 58
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................ 292
Exterior ................................. 284
Interior................................... 288
Seat belts .............................. 289
Clock ......................................... 270
Condenser ................................ 310
Console tray ............................. 266
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 414
Cruise control .......................... 223
Cup holders.............................. 266
Customizable features ............ 437
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