If your vehicle overheats. Toyota 2011, Sequoia, 2011 Sequoia

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

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Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery.

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Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.

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Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” terminals.

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Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.

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Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery.

When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

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Do not lean over the battery.

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In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.

Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

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Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other battery-related parts.

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Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

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When handling jumper cables

Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats:

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system.

Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.

If you see steam:

Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine.

If you do not see steam:

Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.

Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.

If the fan is operating:

Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.

If the fan is not operating:

Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The engine has cooled down sufficiently.

The engine coolant temperature gauge indicates C.

Check the engine coolant level.

Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and under the vehicle.

Note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used.

Add engine coolant if required.

Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable. (

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Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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