6458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 132)
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.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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699Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator....... 128, 130
Emergency flashers................. 592
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 635
Replacing the battery ............ 567
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 602
If a warning light turns on ...... 602
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 635
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 639
If you have a flat tire.............. 616
If you lose your keys ............. 156
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 648
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 600
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 649
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 595
If your vehicle overheats ....... 645
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 267
Compartment ........................ 539
Engine switch................ 266, 269
Hood ..................................... 537
How to start the
engine......................... 266, 269
Identification number ............ 658
If the engine will not start ...... 633
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stalls ....................... 648
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 593
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 266, 269
Overheating .......................... 645
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 544
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ................ 134
Engine immobilizer system ...... 95
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 661
Checking ............................... 541
Oil level warning light ............ 606
Oil pressure warning light ..... 602
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 403
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 543
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