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6-5. Overheating
Overheating
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on,
the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging
noise, the engine is probably too hot.
If the high engine coolant temperature warning light turns on:
1
Drive safely to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way.
2
Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in park (P), a manual tran-
saxle in neutral.
3
Apply the parking brake.
4
Turn off the air conditioner.
5
Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine com-
partment.
If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then open the hood and start the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.
6
Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after
the temperature has decreased.
7
When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from the radiator and hoses.
■ If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
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Cooling fan
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
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