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5
When trouble arises
345
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system, 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 fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine co olant temperature gauge (→P. 158)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicl e speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
STEP 5
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● 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, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
STEP 6
STEP 7
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NOTICE
■
When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. 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 additives.
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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission 7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use 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
Gap DENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
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Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 97
Battery precautions ...... 267, 343
Child restraint system ........... 112
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 44
Installing child restraints ....... 116
Power window lock switch ...... 54
Power window precautions .......................... 56
Removed key battery
precautions ........................ 288
Seat belt guide ....................... 43
Seat belt precautions.............. 46
Trunk precautions................... 32
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ................. 237
Exterior ................................. 236
Interior .................................. 240
Seat belts ............................. 241
Clock ........................................ 229
Condenser ............................... 263
Console tray ............................ 225
Coolant Capacity ............................... 360
Checking .............................. 261
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 345
Cruise control .......................... 179 Cup holders ..............................225
Curtain shield airbags ...............66
Customizable features.............383
Daytime running light
system ....................................173
Defogger
Rear window .........................215
Side mirror.............................215
Dimension.................................354
Dinghy towing ..........................205
Display Multi-information display .......165
Trip information .....................166
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....250
Doors
Door lock ...........................24, 27
Door windows..........................54
Side mirrors .............................51
Driver's seat belt reminder light.........................320
Driving
Break-in tips ..........................131
Correct posture .......................64
Procedures ............................128
Winter drive tips ....................200
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418 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 184
Emergency flashersSwitch.................................... 306
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 338
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 339
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 341
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 317
If the warning light turns on ............................... 317
If you have a flat tire ............. 327
If you lose your keys ............. 340
If you think something is wrong .................................. 315
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 348
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .......................... 350
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 307
If your vehicle overheats ....... 345 Engine
Compartment ........................ 257
Engine switch ........................ 142
Hood ..................................... 253
How to start the engine ......... 142
Identification number............. 355
If the engine will not start ...... 338
Ignition switch ....................... 142
Overheating .......................... 345
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 360
Checking ............................... 261
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system ...... 61
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 358
Checking ............................... 258
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 200
Engine switch........................... 142
Engine switch light .................. 220
EPS............................................ 184
Event data recorder ................... 18E
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 327If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 338If the engine will not start
P. 6 1Engine immobilizer system
P. 341If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 339If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 345If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 340If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 341If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 7Doors
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 348If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 317If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...