5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
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 neare st Toyota dealer.
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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 ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc., while the engine is run-
ning.
● 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.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. 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 sa nd or dust,
etc.).
● Do not use any coolant additives.
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596Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 521
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 521
If the engine will not start ...... 519
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 467
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 523
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 475
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 475
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 482
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you think something is wrong .............................. 473
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 529 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 465
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 464
Engine Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 535
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant......................... 417
Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 537
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 485
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 483
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
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