coolant TOYOTA tC 2011 (in English) User Guide

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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 high coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Scion 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
STEP 3
STEP 5 STEP 4

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 415)
Have the vehicle inspected at t he nearest Scion dealer as soon as
possible.
STEP 5

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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 away from the fans and drive belt 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.
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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity (reference)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission:
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: 6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non- silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 204
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 394
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 62
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 394
If the engine will not start...... 389
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 392
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 398
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 357
If the warning light turns on .. 357
If you have a flat tire ............ 374
If you lose your keys............. 393
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 353
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 405
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 407
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 345
If your vehicle overheats ...... 402
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 344
Engine Compartment........................ 285
Engine switch ............... 159, 163
Hood ..................................... 281
How to start the
engine ........................ 159, 163
Identification number ............ 411
If the engine will not start...... 389
Ignition switch ............... 159, 163
Overheating .......................... 402 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................415
Checking ...............................291
Preparing and checking before winter .......................215
Engine immobilizer system.......97
Engine oil Capacity ................................413
Checking ...............................286
Preparing and checking before winter .......................215
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................286
Engine switch ...................159, 163
EPS ............................................204
Event data recorder .................355
Floor mat...................................255
Fluid
Brake .....................................293
Washer ..................................300
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............117
Front seats Adjustment ..............................66
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............333
Wattage .................................420
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............333
Switch....................................181
Wattage .................................420
Fuel Capacity ................................412
Fuel gauge ............................184
Fuel pump shut off system ....354
Gas station information .........472
Information ............................421
Refueling .................................93
Type ......................................421
Fuel door.....................................93
Fuel filler door ............................93E
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Tachometer .............................. 184
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 333
Switch ................................... 193
Wattage ................................ 420
Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..... 97
Theft prevention labels ........... 100
Tire inflation pressure ............ 312
Tire information Glossary ............................... 431
Size ...................................... 427
Tire identification number ..... 426
Uniform tire quality
grading ............................... 428
Tires Chains .................................. 215
Checking .............................. 302
If you have a flat tire ............. 374
Inflation pressure .................. 312
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 303
Information ........................... 424
Replacing ............................. 374
Rotating tires ........................ 302
Size ...................................... 419
Snow tires............................. 215
Spare tire .............................. 374
Tire pressure warning system................................ 302
Tools......................................... 374
Total load capacity .................. 214
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 222, 223
Emergency towing ................ 346
Trailer towing ........................ 221
TRAC ........................................ 204
Traction control ....................... 204
Trailer towing........................... 221
Trip meter................................. 184
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 333
Switch ................................... 181
Wattage ................................ 420 Valet key .....................................26
Vanity mirrors...........................248
Vehicle identification
number ...................................410
Vehicle stability control...........204
VSC............................................204
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................357
Open door .............................361
Seat belt reminder .................361
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........359
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................360
Brake assist system ..............359
Brake system ........................357
Charging system .... ...............358
Electric power steering system
warning light........................360
Electronic engine control system ................................359
High coolant temperature ......361
Low engine oil pressure ........358
Low fuel level ........................361
Low tire pressure...................362
Low washer fluid ...................361
Malfunction indicator lamp ....359
Open door .............................361
Pretensioners ........................359
Seat belt reminder light .........361
Smart key system... ...............364
SRS airbags ..........................359
Tire pressure warning light ....362
Washer Checking ...............................300
Preparing and checking before winter .......................215
Switch....................................196
Washing and waxing ...............262TV
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 374If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 389If the engine will not start
P. 9 7Engine immobilizer system
P. 398If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 392If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 402If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 393If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 398If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be locked
P. 5 3Side doors
P. 6 0Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 405If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 357If a warning light turns on

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■Warning lights
orP. 361
P. 3 5 7
P. 360
P. 3 5 8
P. 361
P. 3 5 8
P. 361
or
P. 361
P. 3 5 9
P. 3 5 9P. 361
P. 359
or
P. 3 5 9P. 360
P. 3 6 2P. 364
P. 3 6 2P. 360
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
light
Charging system
warning light
Open door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning light
ABS warning lightSlip indicator light
Cruise control indicator
light
*
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system
warning light
Tire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil
pressure warning light
High engine coolant
temperature
warning light Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
Electric power
steering system
warning lightDriver’s and/or front
passenger’s seat belts
reminder light
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light