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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
A Reservoir cap
B
"FULL" line
C "LOW" line
If the level is on or below the "LOW"
line, add coolant up to the "FULL" line.
(P.591)
■ Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coo-
lant" or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -
35°C [-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a
short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiators, hoses,
engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your
Toyota dealer, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under
pressure and may spray hot coolant if
the cap is removed, causing serious
injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■ When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor
straight antifreeze. The correct mix-
ture of water and antifreeze must be
used to provide proper lubrication,
corrosion protection and cooling. Be
sure to read the antifreeze or coolant
label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging parts or
paint.
Checking the radiator and
condenser
Check the radiator and condenser,
and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is
extremely dirty or you are not sure
of their condition, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or con-
denser as they may be hot and cause
serious injuries, such as burns.
■ When the electric cooling fan is
operating
Do not touch the engine compart-
ment.
With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on
and/or the coolant temperature is
high. Be sure the engine switch is off
when working near the electric cool-
ing fan or radiator grille.