2016 TOYOTA COROLLA radiator

4487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is ex tremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have yo ur vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
nChecking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
nAdding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid ty pe and prepare the necessary item.
Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partially remove it as
shown.
Radiator and condenser
CAUTION
n When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri\
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ous injuries, such as burns.
Brake fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemClean funnel
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5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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lVehicles with a drive monitor disp lay: The high engine coolant tem-
perature warning light ( P. 498) comes on or a loss of power is
experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge ( P. 82) enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
l 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.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks fr om the radiator or hoses.
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5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
nWhen inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
lIf 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.
l Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts.
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lDo not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

615Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Radiator .................................... 448
Radio
*.............................. 237, 307
Rear interior light..................... 403
Rear seat Folding down ........................ 126
Rear turn signal lights............. 186 Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 133
Outside rear view mirrors...... 135
Rear view monitor system ...... 205
Rear window defogger .... 387, 395
Refueling .................................. 198 Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel types ............................. 552
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 469
Fuses .................................... 472
Light bulbs ............................ 475
Tires ...................................... 520
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Resetting the reminder light or message indicating
maintenance is required ....... 427 Seat belt reminder light .......... 500
Seat belts ................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 424
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer.... 500
Seat belt extender .................. 30
Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 499
Seat heaters ............................. 417
Seats ......................................... 124 Adjustment............................ 124
Adjustment precautions ........ 125
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 423
Head restraints ..................... 128
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 192
Inside rear view mirror .......... 134
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.