Toyota 2016 Tacoma, Owner'S Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
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When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
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If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
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Keep hands and clothing away from the fans, etc., while the engine is run-
ning.
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Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
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When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
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To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
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Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust,
etc.).
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Do not use any coolant additives.
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