Engine malfunctions while driving
Engine stops while driving
1. Reduce speed gradually. Move the car to a safe place.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
3. Try to start the engine.
Note: When the engine is not running, the brake and power steering will not function, so the steering and braking system will require more effort from the driver than usual.
Engine overheating
Caution: cylinder heads of 2L-T, 2L-TE engines are particularly sensitive to overheating.
Note: If the engine coolant temperature gauge shows overheating, you feel a loss of power, or if you hear a noise like a light metallic knocking sound, the engine is probably overheating.
1. Move the vehicle to a safe location. Place the transmission in neutral and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioner if used.
2. If coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood, the engine must be stopped. Wait until the boiling subsides before opening the hood. If the coolant is not boiling or spurting, leave the engine running.
Note: To avoid thermal burns, leave the hood closed until steam is released. Escaping steam or coolant indicates very high pressure.
3. Visually inspect the water pump drive belt for damage or looseness. Check for obvious leaks from the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. Note: It is normal for the air conditioner to leak water when it is running for cooling.
4. If the water pump drive belt is damaged or coolant is leaking, stop the engine immediately. Replace the damaged drive belt.
5. If the water pump drive belt is in order and there are no obvious leaks, you can quickly cool the engine by letting it run at 1500 rpm for a few minutes, lightly pressing the accelerator pedal.
6. Check the expansion tank. If it is empty, add coolant while the engine is running. Fill it approximately halfway.
Note: Do not attempt to remove the radiator filler cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Severe thermal burns may occur.
7. After the coolant temperature returns to normal, check the coolant level in the expansion tank again. If necessary, top it up to half. A large loss of coolant indicates a leak in the engine cooling system.