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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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When the vehicle overheats
(diesel engine)
4. If you find that the engine drive belt is broken
or coolant is leaking, stop the engine
immediately. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or workshop, or another properly
qualified and equipped professional for
assistance.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating, you experience a
noticeable loss of power, or a loud knocking
or ringing sound is heard, your engine is
likely overheating. Follow the steps below...
1. Drive carefully off the road, stop the vehicle
and turn on the hazard lights. Shift into
neutral and engage the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioner if it is on.
5. If the engine drive belt is OK and no fluid is
leaking, check the radiator reservoir. If it is
empty, top it up with coolant while the engine
is running.
2. If the coolant is boiling or steam is leaking
from the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam has stopped escaping
before opening the hood. If the coolant is
not boiling or steam is leaking, run the engine
and make sure the electric cooling fan is
running. If it does not run, turn off the ignition.
Fill it approximately halfway. Coolant Type -
See "Selecting Coolant Type" on page 376
in Chapter 7–2.
WARNING
Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap
when the radiator and engine are hot.
Splashes of hot liquid or escaping
WARNING
pressurized vapors can cause serious injury.
Keep hood closed while steam is escaping
to avoid injury. Leaking steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
6. After the engine coolant temperature has dropped to
the normal range, recheck the coolant level in the
reservoir. If necessary, top it up approximately
halfway. A large loss of coolant indicates a leak
somewhere in the cooling system. You should have
it checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or
workshop, or another properly qualified and equipped
professional, as soon as possible.
3. Check for coolant leaks from radiator, hoses
and under vehicle. However, if the air
conditioner has been turned on, it is normal
for water to drip from it.
WARNING
Do not put your hands or clothing near the
fan and drive belt area when the engine is
running.
4. When coolant leaks, stop the engine
immediately. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or service center, or another properly
qualified and equipped professional to assist
you.
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