2017 TOYOTA COROLLA radiator

4397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
■Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partially remove it as
shown.
Radiator and condenser
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
Brake fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemClean funnel
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5358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●The engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 79, 88) enters the red
zone or a loss of power is experienced.
●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 sufficiently, 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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5368-2. 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 from the radiator or hoses.
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5378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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.
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.
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●Do 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.

606Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Paddle shift switches ...... 187, 188
Parking brake ........................... 194
Operation .............................. 194
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 494
Parking brake engaged
warning message ............... 494
Parking lights ........................... 195
Light switch ........................... 195
Replacing light bulbs............. 468
Wattage ................................ 551
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .................................. 216
Pre-collision brake assist ...... 217
Pre-collision braking ............. 217
Pre-collision warning............. 217
Personal lights ......................... 389
Power outlet ............................. 398
Power steering ......................... 262
Warning light ......................... 485
Power windows........................ 145
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145Radiator .................................... 439
Radio
*...................................... 292
Rear interior light .................... 390
Rear seat
Folding down ........................ 134
Rear turn signal lights ............ 193
Replacing light bulbs ............ 469
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Wattage ................................ 551
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear view monitor system ...... 252
Rear window defogger .... 372, 380
Refueling .................................. 206
Capacity................................ 544
Fuel types ..................... 544, 552
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 207
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 459
Fuses .................................... 462
Light bulbs ............................ 465
Tires...................................... 513
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 580
Resetting the reminder light
or message indicating
maintenance is required....... 419
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