If you cannot increase engine
speed
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in
the
elec-
tronic throttle control system (gasoline en-
gine) or
electronic
engine control system
(diesel engine).
At
this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er,
if
you depress
the
accelerator
pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can
drive
your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your Toyota
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even
if
the
abnormality
in
the
electronic
throttle
control
system
(gasoline engine) or
electronic engine control
system
(diesel
engine) is corrected during low speed driv-
ing,
the
system may not be recovered
until the engine is stopped and
the
ignition
key is turned
to
"ACC" or "LOCK" posi-
tion.
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CAUTION
Gasoline engine:
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow
this
procedure...
1.
Pull safely off
the
road, stop the ve-
hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers.
Put
the
transmission in "P"
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply
the
parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning
if it
is being used.
2.
If
coolant
or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop
the
engine.
Wait until
the
steam subsides before
opening
the
hood. If there is no coolant
boiling
over
or steam, leave the engine
running.
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CAUTION
To
help avoid personal Injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3.
Visually
check
to see
if
the
engine
drive
belt (fan belt) is broken or loose.
Look
for
obvious coolant leaks from
the
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note
that
water draining from
the air conditioning is normal
if it
has
been used.
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CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4.
If
the
engine drive belt is broken or
the
coolant is leaking,
stop
the engine im-
mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-
sistance.
5.
If
the
engine
drive
belt is O.K. and
there
are no obvious leaks, you may
help
the
engine cool down more
quickly
by running it at about 1500 rpm for a
few minutes with
the
accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
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