cooling TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2012 Owners Manual

499 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or
the coolant temperature is high. (P. 511)
When working on or under the vehicle
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
Use eye protection to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Engine compartment
1UR-FE engine
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 505)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 509)
Cooling fans
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 506)Fuse box (P. 531)
Washer fluid tank (P. 515)
Battery (P. 5 11 )
Condenser (P. 5 11 )
Radiator (P. 5 11 )

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Maintenance and care
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
1VD-FTV engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 509)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 506)
Intercooler (P. 5 11 )Cooling fans
Fuel filter (P. 637)
Fuse box (P. 531)
Washer fluid tank (P. 515)
Battery (P. 5 11 )
Condenser (P. 5 11 )
Radiator (P. 5 11 )

510 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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: -35C [-31F])
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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633 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
CAUTION
Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
Do not lean over the battery.
In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
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 fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge 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 (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
P. 504
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

654 6-1. Specifications
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Cooling system
Capacity (Reference)
1UR-FE engineWith rear heater
17.0 L (18.0 qt., 15 Imp.qt.)
Without rear heater
14.2 L (15.0 qt., 12.5 Imp.qt.)
1VD-FTV
engine
With power
heaterWith rear heater
18.0 L (19.0 qt., 15.8 Imp.qt.)
Without rear heater
15.2 L (16.1 qt., 13.4 Imp.qt.)
Without power
heaterWith rear heater
17.6 L (18.6 qt., 15.5 Imp.qt.)
Without rear heater
14.8 L (15.6 qt., 13.0 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

680 Alphabetical index
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 145
Battery precautions ....... 514, 633
Child-protectors....................... 61
Child restraint system ........... 151
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 98
Installing child restraints........ 160
Moon roof precautions .......... 115
Power window lock switch .... 109
Power window precautions ... 112
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 530
Seat belt precautions .............. 98
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 479
Child-protectors ......................... 61
Cigarette lighter ....................... 470
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 488
Interior ................................... 491
Seat belts .............................. 492
Clock (vehicles without
navigation system) ................ 465
Clock (vehicles with
navigation system)
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Condenser ................................ 511
Console box ............................. 454
Cool box ................................... 461
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 634
Crawl Control ........................... 264
Cruise control .......................... 233
Cup holder ................................ 456
Curtain shield airbags ............. 137
Customizable features ............ 665Daytime running light
system .................................... 219
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 356
Side mirror ............................ 356
Dimension ................................ 644
Display
Crawl Control display ............ 264
Multi-information display ....... 212
Shift position and shift
range .................................. 197
Trip information ..................... 214
Toyota parking assist-sensor
display ................................ 237
Warning message ................. 579
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 497
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 448
Wattage ................................ 661
Door lock
Back door................................ 63
Side door ................................ 60
Wireless remote control key ... 55
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 109
Door lock..................... 40, 55, 60
Double locking system .......... 125
Side mirrors .......................... 106
Double locking system ........... 125
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light......................................... 576
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 179
Correct posture ..................... 135
Off-road precautions ............. 313
Procedures ........................... 178
Winter driving tips ................. 319
Driving position memory .......... 86
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