Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 131

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Radiator
Cooling fan

If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 84)

enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s

Manual” is shown on the multi-information display. 

● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.

Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap

Add coolant if necessary.

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

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2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)
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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS)
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3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

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The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)

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.

WARNING

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To prevent an accident or injury 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 (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fan and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.

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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
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. 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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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the front wheels
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

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