coolant temperature TOYOTA CAMRY 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Shift position (→P. 205)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( →P. 87, 99)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( →P. 507)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter (→P. 96, 110)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
• The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted
individually for day mode and
night mode
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• If the brightness is adjusted when the surroundings are
bright and the tail lights are on
(day mode brightness adjust-
ment), the brightness level of
night mode will be adjusted at
the same time.
*: Day mode and night mode: → P. 8 6
Instrument panel light control
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862. Instrument cluster
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■The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
●The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be \
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played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ − −” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 534)

4296-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 438)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( →P. 438)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

4376-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(→P. 534)
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 °F [-35 °C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 °F [-42 °C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal
● 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, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

5347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, 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 fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (→P. 84)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed 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 procedures
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan opera tes and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately 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 tem-
peratures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury 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 (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 radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. 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 any coolant additives.
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600Alphabetical index
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch................ 198, 200
Hood ..................................... 430
How to start the
engine......................... 198, 200
Identification number ............ 542
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 487
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 198, 200
Overheating .......................... 534
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 437
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 345
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 84
Engine immobilizer system ...... 71
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 345
Engine switch .................. 198, 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
Entune Audio
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Entune Audio Plus*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 295 Warning light ......................... 498
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 8 Flat tire ..................................... 512
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 443
Front interior light ................... 371
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 45
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 500
Front personal lights............... 372
Front seats ............................... 158 Adjustment............................ 158
Cleaning ............................... 417
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ..................... 162
Seat heaters ......................... 369
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 475, 483
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .... 474, 483
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel
Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge.............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ... 496
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 231
Type.............................. 542, 551
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel consumption ................... 120
Fuel filler door ......................... 231 Refueling .............................. 231
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 496
Fuses ........................................ 470
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