If Your Vehicle Overheats - Toyota Highlander 2020 Owner's Manual

If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The needle of the engine
coolant temperature gauge
(P.79) enters the red zone
or a loss of engine power is
experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not
increase.)
 "Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual" is shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the engine.
2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
HIGHLANDER_U
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
dealer.
Radiator
Cooling fan
4
The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
"FULL" and "LOW" lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
Radiator cap
5
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
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