2017 TOYOTA GT86 engine overheat

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 306
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 307
If you think something is wrong ......................... 315
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 316 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds... ............ 317
If you have a flat tire......... 327
If the engine will not start ................................ 338
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 339
If you lose your keys ........ 340
If the battery is discharged ..................... 341
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 345
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 348
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 350

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When trouble arises
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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.
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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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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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Alphabetical index
Microphone .............................. 219
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 50
Side mirror heater................. 215
Side mirrors ............................ 51
Vanity mirrors ....................... 228
Multi-information display ....... 165
Noise from under vehicle ......... 15
Odometer ................................. 158
Oil Engine oil.............................. 258
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 57
Hood ..................................... 253
Trunk ...................................... 30
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 51
Outside temperature display ................................... 165
Overheating, Engine ............... 345
Paddle shift switches.............. 148
Parking brake .......................... 156
Parking lights Switch ................................... 172
Power outlets........................... 230
Power windows ......................... 54 Radiator ....................................263
Rear seats ...................................38
Rear side marker lights
Switch....................................172
Rear turn signal lights
Switch....................................155
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror.............50
Outside rear view mirrors ........51
Rear window defogger ............215
Replacing Fuses ....................................290
Key battery ............................287
Light bulbs .............................298
Tires ......................................327
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ......................386
REV indicator ...........................132
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............42
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).....................44
Child restraint system installation ...........................116
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................241
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).....................44
How to wear your seat belt......42
How your child should wear the seat belt .................44
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............46
Reminder light .......................320
Seat belt guide ........................43
Seat belt pretensioners ...........43
Seating capacity.......................199
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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...