OverheatingEmergency, in case of
If your vehicle overheatsCooling system
Engine overheatingEngine
OverheatingIf your vehicle overheatsThe following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (Gauges and meters (7-inch display), Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display)) enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)“
Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display.Steam comes out from under the hood.Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning 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, engine radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.Cooling fanRadiatorThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “
F” and “
L” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir“
F” line“
L” lineAdd coolant if necessary.Water can be used in an emergency 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.The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fan is 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 fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)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 nearest Toyota dealer.Check if “
Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display.If the message does not disappear: Stop the engine and contact your Toyota dealer.If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota
dealer.Warning:When inspecting under the hood of your vehicleObserve 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 hood until the steam
has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fan
and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting
in serious injury.Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps, while the engine and radiator are hot.High
temperature steam or coolant could spray out.Notice:When adding engine coolantAdd 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 systemObserve the following precautions:Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust, etc.).Do not use any coolant additive.