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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
5
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
7
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
WARNING
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When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
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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.
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Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc., while the engine is run-
ning.
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Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
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When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
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To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
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Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust,
etc.).
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Do not use any coolant additives.
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