engine overheat TOYOTA COROLLA 2010 10.G User Guide

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the catalytic converter may
overheat and become a fire hazard.
■ When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fans
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
■ When attaching the engine cover (1.8L 4-cylinder [2ZR-FE] engine)
Ensure that the rubber grommets remain attached to the engine cover. If the
grommet is attached to the bolts, transfer grommets to the engine cover.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
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 fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP 1
STEP 2
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■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●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, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 428)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Alphabetical index
Child-protectors ........................ 41
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 294
Interior .................................. 296
Seat belts ............................. 297
Clock ........................................ 151
Compass .................................. 288
Condenser ............................... 322
Console box............................. 269
Cooling system Engine overheating .............. 416
Cruise control .......................... 160
Cup holder ............................... 271
Curtain shield airbags .............. 83
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system ................................... 156
Defogger
Rear window......................... 201
Side mirror ............................ 201
Dimension ................................ 422
Dinghy towing .................. 183,184
Display Trip information .................... 151
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 305
Doors Door glasses .......................... 69
Door lock .................... 23, 35, 40
Side mirrors ............................ 67 Driver's seat belt reminder
light .........................................384
Driving Break-in tips ..........................118
Correct posture .......................81
Procedures ............................116
Winter driving tips..................171
Electric power steering ...........163
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged...........408
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................372
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......382
If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 408
If the engine will not start ......404
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................406
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............410
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................382
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If you have a flat tire ............. 393
If you lose your keys ............. 407
If you think something is wrong .................................. 378
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 373
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
Engine Compartment ........................ 314
Engine switch ................ 126, 130
Hood...................................... 309
How to start the
engine ......................... 126, 130
Identification number ............. 422
If the engine will not start ...... 404
Ignition switch................ 126, 130
Overheating........................... 416
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 428
Checking ............................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 143
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 427
Checking ............................... 316
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171 Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 319
Engine switch light .................. 264
EPS............................................ 163
Event data recorder ................. 380
Floor mat .................................. 286
Fluid Brake..................................... 322
Washer.................................. 328
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 433
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 95
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 384
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage................................. 433
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License plate lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch.................................... 155
Wattage ................................. 433
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 360
Wattage ................................. 433
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 157
Headlights switch .................. 155
Interior light switch ................266
Personal light switch ............. 266
Personal/interior light switch .................................. 267
Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Turn signal lever.................... 140
Wattage ................................. 433
Load capacity ........................... 170
Lock steering column ...... 128, 132
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 305
General maintenance ............ 301
Maintenance data.................. 422
Maintenance requirements.... 299
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 194
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 139
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 146
Meters ................................... 143
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............65
Side mirror heater ................. 201
Side mirrors .............................67
Vanity mirrors ........................ 277 Moon roof ................................... 71
MP3 disc ................................... 218
Multi-information
display .................................... 151
Odometer .................................. 143
Oil Engine oil .............................. 316
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 74
Hood ..................................... 309
Trunk ....................................... 46
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 67
Outside temperature display .................................... 151
Overheating, Engine ................ 416
Parking brake ........................... 141
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage................................. 433
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 433
Power outlet ............................. 281
Power windows .......................... 69L
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 393If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 404If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 410If the battery is discharged
P. 408If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 406If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 416If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 407If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 410If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 0Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 419If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 382If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...