radiator TOYOTA IQ 2012 Owners Manual
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 342)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 340)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 336)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 361)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser
(P. 342)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 350)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 346)• Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
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CAUTION
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 or 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.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Be sure the engine switch is in the LOCK position.
With the engine switch in the ON position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning system is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 342)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in the IGNITION ON mode, the
electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
system is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 342)
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
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Engine compartment
1KR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)
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1NR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)
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If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, reservoir cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent damage to parts or paint.
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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as
follows:
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from chil-
drenExplosive gas
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop 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 fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
The high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 398)
comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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iQ_WE_74014EThe coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the FULL and LOW
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
FULL
LOW
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for
coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately 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 temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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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 injuries such as burns.
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.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
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 commercially available coolant additives.
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467 Alphabetical index
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 373
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage................................. 456
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 373
Wattage................................. 456
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 386
Fog light switch ..................... 216
Hazard light switch ................ 386
Headlight switch .................... 211
Interior light switch ................ 287
Replacing light bulbs ............. 373
Turn signal lever ................... 193
Wattage................................. 456
Lock steering column...... 177, 182
Luggage box ............................ 301
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 301
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 316
Maintenance data ................. 444
Maintenance requirements ... 313
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 238
Manual headlight
leveling dial ............................ 212
Meter ......................................... 197
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 92
Side mirror heaters ............... 254
Side mirrors............................. 95
Vanity mirrors ........................ 294
MP3 disc ................................... 272Multidrive
7-Speed Sport Sequential
Shiftmatic mode.................. 187
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 425
Multidrive .............................. 185
Multi-information
display .................................... 205
Odometer.................................. 206
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 336
Opener
Back door................................ 75
Fuel door............................... 103
Hood ..................................... 319
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 95
Defogger ............................... 254
Outside temperature
display .................................... 205
Overheating, Engine................ 435
Parking brake ........................... 194
Power outlet ............................. 295
Power windows........................ 100
Radiator .................................... 342
Radio......................................... 260
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 374
Switch ................................... 216
Wattage ................................ 456
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 399
Rear seat
Folding down rear
seatbacks ............................. 82
Tumbling rear seat cushion .... 83L
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