engine overheat TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2020 Owners Manual (in English)
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5-1. Essential InformationIntroduction ....................... 386
5-2. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Monitor......... 388
5-3. Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions ..................... 390
Hood.................................. 392
Engine Compartment  Overview ......................... 394
Engine Oil.......................... 395
Engine Coolant.................. 398
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............. 401
Window Washer Fluid ....... 402
Body Lubrication ............... 403
Wiper Blades ..................... 404
Battery ............................... 408
Key Battery  Replacement ................... 410
Tires .................................. 413
Light Bulbs ........................ 419
Fuses ................................ 435
5-4. Appearance Care Exterior Care ..................... 442
Interior Care ...................... 450 6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............................ 457
Changing a Flat Tire .......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting .................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine ............................. 482
Push-Starting ..................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ....................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ............ 486
Tiedown Hooks .................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights  and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns  On or Flashes .................. 489
Message Indicated on  Display............................. 500
Warning Sound is  Activated.......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot  be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  Cannot be Opened .......... 506
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2-9. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Rocking the Vehicle
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress
the accelerator slightly and slow ly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R
position.
WARNING
■ Do  not  spin  the  wheels  at  more  th an  35  mph  (56  km/h),  and  do  not
allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is  dangerous.
The  spinning  tire  could  overheat  and  explode.  This  could  cause  serious
injuries.
NOTICE
Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage. 
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1913-3. Transaxle
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When Driving
■Passing
For  extra  power  when  passing  another  vehicle  or  climbing  steep
grades,  depress  the  accelerator  fully.  The  transaxle  will  shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.
Some models:
The  accelerator  pedal  may  initially  feel  heavy  as  it  is  being  d epressed,
then  feel  lighter  as  it  is  depressed  further.  This  change  in  pe dal  force
aids the engine control system in determining how much the acce lerator
pedal  has  been  depressed  for  performing  kickdown,  and  functions  to
control whether or not kickdown should be performed.
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Climbing steep gra des from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped position: Depress the brake pedal.
Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steep-
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Release the brake pedal wh ile gradually accelerating.
■Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending  on
load  weight  and  grade  steepnes s.  Descend  slowly,  using  the
brakes only occasionally to p revent them from overheating.
Driving Tips
WARNING
■Do  not  let  the  vehicle  move  in  a   direction  opposite  to  the  direction
selected by the selector lever
Do  not  let  the  vehicle  move  backward  with  the  selector  lever  in  a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selec tor lever in the
reverse  position.  Otherwise,  the  engine  may  stop,  causing  the  loss  of  the
power  brake  and  power  steering  f unctions,  and  make  it  difficult  to  control
the vehicle which could result in an accident.
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3-5. Brake
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When Driving
Brake System
This  vehicle  has  power-assisted brakes  that  adjust  automatically
through normal use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater  forc e than
normal  to  the  brake  pedal.  But  the  distance  required  to  stop  wi ll  be
greater than usual.
Foot Brake
WARNING
■ Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off, find a safe   place  to
stop
Coasting  with  the  engine  stalled  or  turned  off  is  dangerous.  Br aking  will
require  more  effort,  and  the  brake’s  power-assist  could  be  depleted  if  you
pump the brake. This will cause longer stopping distances or even an acci-
dent.
■ Shift to a lower gear whe n going down steep hills
Driving  with  your  foot  continuously  on  the  brake  pedal  or  steadily  applying
the brakes for long distances is dangerous. This causes overheated brakes,
resulting in longer stopping distances or even total brake fail ure. This could
cause  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  a  serious  accident.  Avoid  con tinuous
application of the brakes.
■ Dry  off  brakes  that  have  become  wet  by  driving  slowly,  releasin g  the
accelerator  pedal  and  lightly  applying  the  brakes  several  times  until
the brake performance returns to normal
Driving  with  wet  brakes  is  dangerous.  Increased  stopping  distan ce  or  the
vehicle pulling to  one  side  when braking  could  result in  a  seri ous accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affect ed.
■ To apply the brakes correctly
● Wear shoes appropriate for driving in order to avoid your shoe  contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the accelerator pedal.
● Always  depress  the  brake  pedal  with
the  right  foot. Applying  the  brakes  with
the  unaccustomed  left  foot  could  slow
your  reaction  time  to  an  emergency  sit-
uation  resulting  in  insufficient  braking
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2634-1. Climate Control System
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Interior Features
Set the mode selector dial to the   position.
Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
Turn on the air conditioner  by pressing the A/C switch.
After  cooling  begins,  adjust  the  fan  control  dial  and  temperature
control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.
● When  maximum  cooling  is  desired,  set  the  temperature  control  di al  to  the
extreme  cold  position  and  set  the  air  intake  selector  to  the  re circulated  air
position, then turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
● If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector  dial to the 
position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain ma ximum com-
fort.
● The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the tempera-
ture control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).
Cooling
NOTICE
If  the  air  conditioner  is  used  while  driving  up  long  hills  or  in  heavy  traffic,
monitor  the  engine  coolant  temperature  warning  light  to  see  if  it  is  illumi-
nated or flashing ( P. 164).
The  air  conditioner  may  cause  engine  overheating.  If  the  warnin g  light  is
illuminated or flashing, turn the air-conditioning off ( P. 484).
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6If Trouble Arises
6-1. Parking in an EmergencyParking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ........................... 457
Changing a Flat Tire ......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting.................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine............................. 482
Push-Starting .................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ...................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ........... 486
Tiedown Hooks ................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights  and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns  On or Flashes ................. 489
Message Indicated on  Display ............................ 500
Warning Sound is  Activated ......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot  be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  Cannot be Opened ......... 506 
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6-5. Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:
Drive safely to the side of the  road and park off the right-of-way.
Put a vehicle with an automatic t ransaxle in park (P), a manual tran-
saxle in neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioner.
Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-
partment.
If steam is coming from  the engine compartment
Do not go near the front of t he vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait  until  the  steam  dissipates,  then  open  the  hood  and  start  the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engin e after
the temperature has decreased.
When cool, check th e coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant lea ks from the radiator and hoses.
■If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leak ing:
Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
If  the  high  engine  coolant  temperature  warning  light  turns  on,
the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
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4856-5. Overheating
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If Trouble Arises
■If  you  find  no  problems,  the  engine  is  cool,  and  no  leaks  are
obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (P. 398).
WARNING
■   Pull  over  to  a  safe  location,  then  switch  the  ignition  to  off  and
make  sure  the  fan  is  not  running  before  attempting  to  work  near  the
cooling fan
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. T he fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped an d the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan an d seriously
injured.
■  Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot
When  the  engine  and  radiator  are  hot,  scalding  coolant  and  steam  may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.
■ Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the e ngine
Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The escaping stea m could
seriously burn you.
NOTICE
● If the cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
● If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, ha ve the cool-
ing  system  inspected.  The  engine  could  be  seriously  damaged  unl ess
repairs are made. Consult your Toyota dealer. 
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4916-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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If Trouble Arises
(Red)
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning LightThe  light  flashes  when  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is
extremely  high,  and  illuminates  when  the  engine  coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure:
• Flashing light
Drive  slowly  to  reduce  engine  load  until  you  can  find  a
safe place to stop the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
• Illuminated light This  indicates  the  possibility  of  overheating.  Park  the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating P. 484.
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
The  light  illuminates/flashes  if  the  electric  power  steering
has a malfunction.
If  the  light  illuminates/flashes,  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe
place  and  do  not  operate  the  steering  wheel.  There  is  no
problem  if  the  light  turns  off  after  a  while.  Contact  your
Toyota dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
SignalWarning 
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Interior Care ............................. 450Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder 
Belt Webbing ...................... 453
Cleaning the Upholstery and  Interior Trim ........................ 451
Cleaning the Window  Interiors .............................. 453
Dashboard Precautions ........ 450
Interior Lights .......................... 375 Map Lights ............................ 375
Overhead Lights ................... 375
Trunk Light ............................ 376
Jack........................................... 459
Jump-Starting .......................... 478
Key Left-in-trunk Compartment  Warning Beep (With the 
advanced keyless 
function) ................................. 504
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning 
Beep (With the advanced 
keyless function) ................... 505
Key removed from vehicle  warning beep ......................... 504
Key Suspend Function.............. 98
Keyless Entry System ............... 92
Keys ............................................ 90 Key suspend function ............. 98
Smart Key ............................... 93
Label Information .................... 546
Lane-Change Signals .............. 199
Laser Sensor ............................ 234
Light Bulbs Replacement......................... 419
Specifications........................ 552 Lighting Control ...................... 192
Lights-on reminder.................. 502
Low Speed Pre-Collision 
System ................................... 228
Lubricant Quality ..................... 549
Maintenance
Information............................ 386
Maintenance Monitor .............. 388
Manual Transaxle  Operation ............................... 177 Recommendations for shifting ................................ 179
Map Lights ............................... 375
Message Indi cated on 
Display ................................... 500
Meters and Gauges ................. 164
Mirror Defogger ....................... 207
Mirrors Outside Mirrors ..................... 129
Rearview Mirror .................... 130
Odometer and Trip  Meter ...................................... 165
Outside Mirrors........................ 129
Outside Te mperature 
Display ................................... 170
Overhead Console................... 381
Overhead Lights ...................... 375
Overheating ............................. 484
Overloading ............................. 150
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Hood .................. 393
Engine Compartment Overview ............................ 394
Key battery replacement....... 410
Opening the Hood ................ 392
Owner Maintenance  Precautions ........................ 390
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