2016 TOYOTA AURIS TOURING SPORTS coolant temperature

4787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)■
Intercooler coolant reservoir (8NR-FTS engine only)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
■Coolant selection
XExcept 1WW engine
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
X1WW engine
Only use “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” or equiv-
alent.
“Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concentrated prod-
uct always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -35 °C [-31 °F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
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WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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When trouble arises
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: High engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
● Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: High engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually points higher than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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When trouble arises
If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioningThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( →P. 600)
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.

6008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: The high engine coolant temperature
warning light ( →P. 541) comes on or a loss of engine power is
experienced (for example, the vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( →P. 98) 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.
XExcept 8NR-FTS and 1WW engines
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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6038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■ When adding coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additive.

648Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
Eco Driving Indicator....... 105, 115
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....................................... 328Warning light ......................... 542
Electronic key .......................... 122 Battery-saving function ......... 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 591
Replacing the battery ............ 507
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 541
If a warning light turns on ...... 541
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 553
If the battery is discharged .... 594
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 591
If the engine will not start ...... 588
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 590
If you have a flat tire...... 559, 572
If you run out of fuel and the engine stalls.................. 604
If you think something is wrong.................................. 539
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 531
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 533
If your vehicle overheats ....... 600
Emergency brake signal ......... 328
Emergency flashers................. 530 Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 572
Engine....................................... 612 ACCESSORY mode ............. 216
Compartment ........................ 464
Engine switch................ 209, 213
Hood ..................................... 461
How to start the engine......................... 209, 213
Identification number ............ 611
If the engine will not start ...... 588
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 213
Overheating .......................... 600
Engine coolant ......................... 477 Capacity ................................ 621
Checking ............................... 477
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334
Warning light ......................... 541
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 75
Engine oil ................................. 469 Capacity ................................ 615
Checking ............................... 469
Oil level warning light ............ 544
Oil pressure warning light ..... 541
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 334
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 474
Engine switch .................. 209, 213
EPS (Electric Power Steering)................................. 328Warning light ......................... 542
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658Alphabetical index
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
USB port*................................. 340
Vanity lights ............................. 418 Wattage................................. 628
Vanity mirrors .......................... 439
Vehicle identification number ................................... 610
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)....................................... 328
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 328
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 541
Downshifting ......................... 227
Electric power steering system ................................ 542
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 268
Open back door .................... 141
Open door ............................. 138
Pre-crash warning ................. 255
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........ 277
Seat belt reminder................. 545
Stop & Start system .............. 288
Toyota parking assist-sensor ...................... 305 Warning lights............................ 93
ABS....................................... 542
Brake system ........................ 541
Charging system ................... 541
Cruise control indicator light..................................... 542
DPF system .......................... 544
Electric power steering system ................................ 542
Engine oil level...................... 544
Engine oil maintenance ........ 544
Engine oil pressure ............... 541
Fuel filter ............................... 544
High engine coolant temperature warning light ... 541
Low fuel level ........................ 545
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 542
Master warning light.............. 546
Open door ............................. 545
PCS warning light ................. 543
Seat belt reminder light ......... 545
Slip indicator ......................... 543
Smart entry & start system ........................ 545
Speed limiter indicator light..................................... 542
SRS warning light ................. 542
Stop & Start indicator light .... 543
Tire pressure warning light ... 546
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