overheating TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

160 2-1. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless
and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,
be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Scion dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever
or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to
engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-
lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

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When driving
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■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 102)
Contact your Scion dealer.
■Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels
the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Scion dealer immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 332
The green indicator light on the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will flash. Press the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch again
while turning the steering wheel left and
right.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
P. 226
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
To set the parking brake,
fully pull the parking brake
lever while depressing the
brake pedal.
To release the parking
brake, slightly raise the
lever and lower it com-
pletely while pressing the
button.
U.S.A. Canada

217 2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction
has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles with-
out a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
off (vehicles with a smart key system)
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

263 3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
●Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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When trouble arises
377 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed.Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.2 gal.
(8.2 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.) or
less.Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
Indicates that the engine is
almost overheating.P. 418
(Canada)Low windshield washer
fluid warning light
Indicates low level of
washer fluid.Fill the tank.

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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 fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Scion
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high engine coolant temperature warning light (P. 377)
comes on or flashes, or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
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478 Alphabetical index
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Care
Exterior .................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seat belts .............................. 279
Cargo capacity ......................... 220
Cargo hooks ............................. 269
Chains ....................................... 226
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........ 129
Booster seats, installation ..... 135
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 129
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 135
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 123
Infant seats, definition ........... 129
Infant seats, installation......... 135
Installing CRS with
LATCH system.................... 137
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 139
Installing CRS with top
tether strap.......................... 145
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................117
Battery precautions ....... 310, 417
Child restraint system............ 129
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................79
Installing child restraints ........ 135
Moon roof precautions ............95
Power window lock switch.......89
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 336
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................83
Seat belt precautions ..............80Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 278
Seat belts .............................. 279
Clock ......................................... 260
Condenser ................................ 305
Console box ............................. 255
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 418
Cruise control .......................... 211
Cup holders .............................. 256
Curtain shield airbags ............. 108
Customizable features ............ 455
Daytime running light
system .................................... 201
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 245
Side mirrors........................... 245
Dimension ................................ 426
Dinghy towing .................. 233, 234
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 289
Doors
Back door ................................ 61
Door glasses ........................... 89
Door lock ............... 30, 48, 54, 61
Side doors ............................... 54
Side mirrors............................. 87
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 153
Correct posture ..................... 106
Procedures............................ 150
Winter driving tips ................. 226C
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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ............................... 154, 192
Electric power steering........... 215
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 373
If a warning light turns on ..... 373
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 63
If your electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 410
If the engine will not start...... 405
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 408
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 414
If you have a flat tire ............ 391
If you lose your keys............. 409
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 371
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 421
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 423
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 363
If your vehicle overheats ...... 418
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 362
Engine
Compartment........................ 298
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 428
If the engine will not start...... 405
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 418Engine coolant
Capacity ................................431
Checking ...............................303
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....102
Engine oil
Capacity ................................429
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Engine switch ...................165, 169
EPS ............................................215
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mat...................................267
Fluid
Brake .....................................305
Washer ..................................312
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............123
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................67
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Wattage .................................436
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................436
Fuel
Capacity ................................428
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....372
Gas station information .........488
Information ............................437
Refueling .................................97
Type ......................................437
Fuel door.....................................97
Fuel filler door ............................97E
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 289
General maintenance ........... 284
Maintenance data ................. 426
Maintenance requirements ... 281
Manual transmission .............. 185
Meter
Instrument panel light
control ................................ 192
Meters .................................. 190
Microphone .............................. 249
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 85
Side mirror heaters ............... 245
Side mirrors ............................ 87
Vanity mirrors ....................... 259
Moon roof................................... 93
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 190
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 299
Opener
Back door ............................... 61
Fuel filler door......................... 97
Hood ..................................... 294
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 87
Defogger............................... 245
Outside temperature
display ................................... 192
Overheating, Engine ............... 418Paddle shift switches ......180, 181
Parking brake ...........................188
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Switch....................................199
Wattage .................................436
Power outlet .............................261
Power windows ..........................89
Radiator ....................................305
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................73
Folding down ...........................73
Seat adjustment ......................73
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............349
Wattage .................................436
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Wattage .................................436
Rear window defogger ............245
Rear window wiper ..................208
Replacing
Fuses ....................................338
Key battery ............................332
Light bulbs .............................349
Tires ......................................391
Wireless remote control
battery .................................332
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................462
Reset the maintenance
data .........................................282M
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