engine overheat TOYOTA 86 2018 User Guide

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 385
If you think something is wrong ......................... 393
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 394
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 395
If a warning message is displayed........................ 407
If you have a flat tire......... 424 If the engine will
not start .......................... 435
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 438
If you lose your keys ........ 439
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 440
If the battery is discharged ..................... 444
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 449
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 454

396 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to th e vehi-
cle that may lead to an acciden t. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or illu- minates in red) High engine coolant temper
ature warning light (if
equipped) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 449)
As the engine coolant temperature increases, this warning
light will change from flashing to constantly illuminated.

408 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to th e vehi-
cle that may lead to an acciden t. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(Comes on in red)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating.
( P. 449)
A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition -
ing 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 and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●Vehicles with a monochrome mu lti-information display: The
engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 191) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
Vehicles with a color multi-information display: The high engin e
coolant temperature warning light ( P. 194) flashes or illumi-
nates or a loss of engine power i s experienced (for example, the
vehicle speed does not increase).
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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522 Alphabetical index
Brake assist .............................. 245
Break-in tips ............................. 155
Brightness controlInstrument panel light control ................................. 192
Care Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior .................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Cargo capacity ......................... 256
Chains ....................................... 263
Child restraint system Booster seats,
definition ............................. 137
Booster seats, installation ........................... 141
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 137
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seats, definition ............................. 137
Infant seats,
installation ........................... 141
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 142
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 144
Installing CRS with
top tether straps .................. 147 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 120
Battery precautions ....... 342, 447
Child restraint system ........... 137
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 62
Installing child restraints........ 141
Power window lock switch ...... 72
Power window precautions ........................... 74
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 365
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt precautions .............. 64
Seat heater precautions ........ 302
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Cleaning
Alcantara
®............................. 316
Aluminum wheels .................. 309
Exterior.................................. 308
Interior ................................... 312
Seat belts .............................. 313
Clock ......................................... 298
Condenser ................................ 337
Console tray ............................. 294
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 464
Checking ............................... 335
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 449
Cruise control .......................... 232
Cup holders .............................. 294
Curtain shield airbags ............... 89
Customizable features ............ 487
Daytime running light system .................................... 224
Defogger Rear window ......................... 284
Side mirror ............................ 284
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Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing ......................... 266
Display
Drive information .................. 210
Multi-information display ........................ 200, 207
Trip information ............ 202, 208
Warning messages............... 407
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights.............. 289
Wattage ................................ 469
Doors Door lock .................... 25, 38, 43
Door windows ......................... 72
Side mirrors ............................ 69
Driver's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 399
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 155
Correct posture....................... 87
Procedures ........................... 152
Winter drive tips.................... 261
Electric power steering........... 245
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 440
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 440
If the engine will not start...... 435
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 438
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 444
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 395
If the warning light turns on .............................. 395 If the warning message
is displayed .........................407
If you have a flat tire .............424
If you lose your keys .............439
If you think something is wrong ..................................393
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................452
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..........................454
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................385
If your vehicle overheats .......449
Engine Compartment ........................331
Engine switch ................166, 175
Hood......................................327
How to start the engine .........................166, 175
Identification number .............459
If the engine will not start ......435
Ignition switch................166, 175
Overheating...........................449
Engine coolant Capacity ................................464
Checking ...............................335
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................191
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................462
Checking ...............................332
Preparing and checking before winter .......................261
Engine switch ...................166, 175
Engine switch light ..................289
EPS ............................................245
Event data recorder ...................18
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Outside temperature display ............................ 200, 219
Overheating, Engine ................449
Paddle shift switches .............. 181
Parking brake ........................... 189
Parking lights Switch.................................... 222
Power outlets ........................... 299
Power windows ..........................72
Radiator .................................... 337
Rear seats ...................................56
Rear side marker lights Switch.................................... 222
Rear turn signal lights Switch.................................... 188
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror.............68
Outside rear view mirrors ........69
Rear view monitor system ...... 237
Rear window defogger ............ 284
Replacing Fuses .................................... 367
Key battery ............................ 363
Light bulbs ............................. 375
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 492
REV indicator ........................... 156
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............60
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).....................62
Child restraint system installation ........................... 141
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 313 Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 62
How to wear your seat belt ..... 60
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 62
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 64
Reminder light ....................... 399
Seat belt guide ........................ 61
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 61
Seat heaters ............................. 301
Seating capacity ...................... 260
Seats Adjustment .............................. 53
Adjustment precautions .......... 55
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 141
Cleaning ................................ 312
Head restraint ......................... 58
Properly sitting in the seat....... 87
Seat heaters.......................... 301
Service reminder indicators .............................. 194
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 178
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 438
Manual transmission ............. 185
Shift lock system ..................... 438
Side airbags ............................... 89
Side maker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 375
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage................................. 469
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 69
Smart key system Antenna location ..................... 27
Entry function .......................... 25
Starting the engine ................ 166
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 424If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 435If the engine will not start
P. 79Engine immobilizer system
P. 444If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 438If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone (vehi-
cles with a monochrome multi-information display)
The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
illuminates (vehicles with a color multi-information display)
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 449If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 439If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 444If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 43Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 82Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud
or sandP. 452If the vehicle becomes stuck