Stop in a safe place. That is Toyota's own instruction for its high coolant temperature warning. Then turn the engine off, follow your owner's manual and call the service department.
Toyota says that when the high coolant temperature warning comes on, you should immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Once you have stopped somewhere safe, turn the engine off.
Your owner's manual covers what to do next for your model. Toyota's warning lights page points owners to the manual as well.
Then call the service department at (239) 301-3158.
Summer heat and stop-and-go traffic on US-41 both ask a lot of a cooling system. If the high coolant temperature warning comes on, Toyota's instruction is to immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Once the car is off the road, the service center page and the why service here page cover the service department, and the contact page lists each department's number.
When the warning comes on, stop.
An engine runs hot when its cooling system cannot carry the heat away. The usual causes are low coolant, a radiator that is blocked or damaged, a thermostat stuck closed, or a water pump that is no longer moving coolant through the engine.
Which one it is takes a diagnosis. Tell the service department what you saw, and ask what the diagnosis will cost before you approve it.
Low coolant, radiator, thermostat or water pump: a diagnosis tells which.
Stop in a safe place; that is Toyota's instruction for its high coolant temperature warning. Then turn the engine off and follow your owner's manual.
No. Toyota says to stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately when that warning comes on.
Usually low coolant, a blocked or damaged radiator, a thermostat stuck closed, or a failing water pump. A diagnosis tells which.
In your owner's manual. Toyota's warning lights page also tells owners to consult it.
Call (239) 301-3158. Hours are on the hours and directions page.
Stop, turn it off, follow the manual, then call us. Germain Toyota of Naples has been family-owned since 1947.
This page is general information. Toyota's instruction for its high coolant temperature warning is quoted as toyota.com states it; your owner's manual governs what to do for your model. Ask what a visit includes, and what it will cost, before you approve it. No service offer is made on this page. Germain Toyota of Naples, 13315 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34110. Service (239) 301-3158.