529
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
HILUX_OM_OM0K196E_(EE)
8
When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 11 2 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
1
2
3
1
2
HILUX_OM_OM0K196E_(EE).book Page 529 Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:59 PM
To Next Page
Loading...
