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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
gency if coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the engine and turn the
air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cool-
ing fan operates and to check
for coolant leaks from the
radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm
that the fan is operating by check-
ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is
difficult to check these, turn the air
conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fan may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)
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.
8
Check if "Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner's Manual"
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
When inspecting under the
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hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
If steam is seen coming from
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under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
Keep hands and clothing (espe-
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cially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
away from the fan and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the
hands or clothing to be caught,
resulting in serious injury.
Do not loosen the radiator cap
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and the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine and radiator
are hot.
High temperature steam or
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
When adding engine coolant
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Add coolant slowly after the
engine has cooled down suffi-
ciently. Adding cool coolant to a
hot engine too quickly can cause
damage to the engine.
To prevent damage to the
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cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant
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with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust, etc.).
Do not use any coolant additive.
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