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TOYOTA 2012 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

Except Canada:“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-

ant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31

°F

[-35

°C])

Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and

45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44

°F [-42°C])

For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.

If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, radiator
cap, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.