engine coolant TOYOTA AURIS 2012 (in English) Owner's Manual
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5867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light (vehicles with a drive
monitor display)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light (vehicles with a
drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
andHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (vehicles
with a drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 685)
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6857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and
then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument
panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. (P. 709)
If your vehicle overheats (except hybrid
model)
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6867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
Vehicles without a multi-information display: The high engine coolant tem-
perature warning light comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The high engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is experienced.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
CAUTION
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 hood 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 oper-
ating.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
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 sand or dust
etc.).
Do not use commercially available coolant additives.
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6877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The high engine coolant temperature display is shown on the multi-
information display:
The engine may be overheating.
“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play:
The power control unit may be overheating.
If the high engine coolant temperature display is shown on the
multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature display disap-
pears and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
If your vehicle overheats (hybrid model)
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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6887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
check the engine coolant
level and inspect the cooling
system for leaks.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 709)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information
display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
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5
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6907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
The high engine coolant temperature is shown on the multi-information dis-
play or a loss of power is experienced.
“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
CAUTION
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 hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc. while the hybrid system
is operating.
For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline
engine automatically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to
operate. Do not touch or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans.
Doing so may lead to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in
injury.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid system and radi-
ator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently.
Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to
the hybrid system.
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
Do not use commercially available coolant additives.
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7098-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Except hybrid model
Cooling system
Capacity
(Refer-
ence)
1NR-FE engine
With exhaust heat recirculation system
5.7 L (6.0 qt., 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Without exhaust heat recirculation system
4.7 L (5.0 qt., 4.1 Imp. qt.)
1ZR-FAE engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive
5.8 L (6.1 qt., 5.1 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV engine
With power heater
6.0 L (6.3 qt., 5.3 Imp. qt.)
Without power heater
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
With power heater
7.8 L (8.2 qt., 6.9 Imp. qt.)
Without power heater
7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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7108-1. Specifications
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Hybrid model
Capacity (reference)
Gasoline engine
With an exhaust heat
recovery system
Without an exhaust heat
recovery system
Power control unit
7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp. qt.)
6.5 L (6.9 qt., 5.7 Imp. qt.)
2.1 L (2.2 qt., 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SC20HR11
Gap1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
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736Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 292
Eco Driving Indicator............... 138
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ....................................... 356
Function ................................ 356
Warning light ......................... 588
Electronic key .......................... 148
Battery-saving function ......... 157
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 670
Replacing the battery ............ 529
Emergency, in case of
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 680
If the battery is discharged .... 674
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 670
If the engine will not start ...... 664
If the hybrid system
will not start......................... 670
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 668
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 585
If the warning light turns on ... 585
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 599
If you have a flat tire...... 626, 638
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 583
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 692
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 573
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 575
If your vehicle
overheats .................... 685, 687Emergency brake signal ......... 357
Emergency flashers ................ 572
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 638
Engine....................................... 701
Accessory mode ................... 261
Compartment ........................ 492
Engine switch................ 254, 258
Hood ..................................... 488
How to start the
engine......................... 254, 258
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 268
Identification number ............ 700
If the engine will not start ...... 664
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 670
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 254, 258
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 268
Overheating .................. 685, 687
Power switch......................... 268
Engine coolant ......................... 505
Capacity ................................ 709
Checking ............................... 505
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 368
Engine coolant temperature
gauge...................................... 122
Engine immobilizer system ...... 91
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