engine overheat TOYOTA MATRIX 2012 E140 / 2.G User Guide

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 404
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 405
If you think something is wrong ............................ 411
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 412 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 413
If you have a flat tire......... 424
If the engine will not start ................................ 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 439
If you lose your keys ........ 440
If the battery is discharged ..................... 441
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 446
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 451

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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
■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 .8 L 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.STEP1
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
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. 461)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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506 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................80
Battery precautions ....... 362, 445
Child restraint syst em..............90
Child-protectors .......................32
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................50
Installing child restraints ..........94
Moon roof precautions ............63
Power window lock switch.......59
Power window precautions .....60
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 384
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................52
Seat belt precautions ..............51
Child-protectors .........................32
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 330
Interior ................................... 333
Seat belts .............................. 334
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass ................................... 325
Condenser ................................ 358
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 446
Cruise control........................... 148
Cup holder ................................ 302
Curtain shield airbags ...............73
Customizable features............. 485 Daytime running light
system .................................... 140
Defogger Rear window ......................... 193
Side mirror ............................ 193
Dimension ................................ 454
Dinghy towing .................. 181, 182
Display Trip meter.............................. 132
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 342
Doors Door lock ........................... 28, 31
Door windows ......................... 59
Side mirrors............................. 57
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 416
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 109
Correct posture ....................... 71
Procedures............................ 106
Winter driving tips ................. 161D

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 404
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 413
If the engine will not start...... 438
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 439
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 441
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 413
If you have a flat tire ............ 424
If you lose your keys............. 440
If you think something is wrong ................................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 449
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 405
If your vehicle overheats ...... 446 Engine
Compartment ........................351
Engine switch ........................118
Hood......................................346
How to start the
engine .................................118
Identification number .............455
If the engine will not start ......438
Ignition switch........................118
Overheating...........................446
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................461
Checking ...............................357
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................132
Engine immobilizer system.......68
Engine oil Capacity ................................459
Checking ...............................353
Preparing and checking before winter .......................161
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................19E

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 342
General maintenance ............ 338
Maintenance data.................. 454
Maintenance requirements.... 336
Manual transmission Manual transmission ............. 127
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 134
Meters ................................... 132
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............55
Side mirror heater ................. 193
Side mirrors .............................57
Vanity mirrors ........................ 308
Moon roof ...................................61
MP3 disc ................................... 211
Noise from under vehicle ..........18
Odometer .................................. 132
Oil Engine oil .............................. 353
Opener Fuel filler door .........................64
Hood...................................... 346
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............57
Outside temperature display .................................... 132
Overheating, Engine ................446 Parking brake ........................... 130
Parking lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Personal lights Switch ........................... 298, 299
Wattage................................. 469
Power outlet ............................. 312
Power windows .......................... 59
Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 197
Rear seats Folding down........................... 44
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 394
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage................................. 469
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 394
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage................................. 469
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 325
Rear window defogger ............ 193
Rear window wiper .................. 146
Replacing Fuses .................................... 385
Key battery ............................ 383
Light bulbs............................. 394
Tires ...................................... 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 490
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 337M
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 424If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 438If the engine will not start
P. 6 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 441If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 439If 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. 446If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 440If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 441If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Doors
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 449If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 413If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...