5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 9 8 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “High Engine Coolant Temperature” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. (if equipped)
● Steam comes out f rom under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition ing 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.
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:
Correction procedures
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5578-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
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
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold 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 vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
597Alphabetical index
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electronic key .......................... 112Battery-saving function ......... 133
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
Replacing the battery ............ 445
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 522
If the engine will not start ...... 520
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 469
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 524
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 476
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 476
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
If you think something is wrong .............................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 467
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528 Emergency flashers ................ 466
Engine
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch ............... 201, 204
Hood ..................................... 411
How to start the engine ........................ 201, 204
Identification number ............ 537
If the engine will not start ...... 520
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 201, 204
Immobilizer system .. ............... 78
Overheating .......................... 528
Engine coolant......................... 417 Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 323
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 415 Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Oil level warning message.... 486
Oil pressure warning message............................. 484
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 323
Engine switch (ignition switch) ............ 201, 204
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 347
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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*: For vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to the “ NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
