coolant level TOYOTA AURIS 2012 (in English) User Guide

5837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a multi-information display):
High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a multi-information display):
High engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal.
Hybrid model: The high engine coolant temperature display is
shown on the multi-information display.
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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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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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6897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the “Hybrid System Overheat” message disappears
and then stop the hybrid system.
If the message does not disappear, call any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the
power control unit coolant
level and inspect the cooling
system for leaks.
Add power control unit cool-
ant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant 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.
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