New Yaris Owner Wondering: Cool Engine Indicator: Normal? - Toyota Yaris Forums

msmitka · 10-05-2009, 06:58 PM

I see the green "cool" indicator for about the first 60 seconds of driving. Yes, engine temp is cool at that point, so it seems silly to notify me of that, and coolant level/warning is not ever lit. Just got it a few days ago, so I'm wondering if that is in fact normal. Thanks.

Goose · 10-05-2009, 07:16 PM

Yep, totally normal. Just drive normally (preferably not that hard) while the light is on.

YarisOwnersDad · 10-05-2009, 07:20 PM

Auto tranny will not shift into overdrive while that light is on.

Tom

WeeYari · 10-05-2009, 07:23 PM

Gonna take about 5 minutes for that light to go out shortly. Winter is a comin'. As has been mentioned, try not to accelerate hard while light is still on.

msmitka · 10-05-2009, 07:25 PM

Wow, talk about fast responses! Thanks to all. Great forum/people!

yaris-me · 10-06-2009, 02:57 AM

The "cool" light is on till the engine reaches 130 deg. The engine isn't warmed until 180 deg. This can take three to five miles of driving. If you have an AT the upshift is delayed and it won't upshift to fourth gear until the engine is warm.

*tomato* · 10-06-2009, 03:41 AM

Yes, normal. It's ok to drive with the engine "cold" no need to wait for the thermometer to go away. 3 to 5 minutes to warm up is about right.

For blue Yarii, it takes a little longer, though. Just kidding. Enjoy your new Yaris :0)

msmitka · 10-06-2009, 10:27 AM

Most amazing is that Toyota has found a way to make the interior larger than the exterior. How do they do that? :)

b_hickman11 · 10-06-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

Yes, normal. It's ok to drive with the engine "cold" no need to wait for the thermometer to go away. 3 to 5 minutes to warm up is about right.

For blue Yarii, it takes a little longer, though. Just kidding. Enjoy your new Yaris :0)

Depends on where you live. Mine usually turns off within about 45 seconds during the summer and about 1 minute 45 sec in the winter.

*tomato* · 10-06-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmitka

Most amazing is that Toyota has found a way to make the interior larger than the exterior. How do they do that? :)

Hahaha!! you're totally in love with the car already!

Have you found all the compartments, yet?

DevilGirl · 10-06-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

Have you found all the compartments, yet?

I just found the one on the driver's side below the instrument panel light control knob... And that's after owning the car for like 2 months now and in it every day...

scape · 10-06-2009, 03:37 PM

I also want to chime in that idling during this is not recommended, and to simply drive away under normal acceleration is recommended by the manual.

*tomato* · 10-06-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I just found the one on the driver's side below the instrument panel light control knob... And that's after owning the car for like 2 months now and in it every day...

oh, yeah, I forgot about that one!

Sorry about the thread jack

hyprmiler · 11-12-2009, 10:35 AM

Total **bump** on this.

Just had this happen to me today for the first time (just got my new yaris) due to the car being parked outside.

Winder is defiantly a comin!

b_hickman11 · 11-12-2009, 01:10 PM

It should happen to you every time as long as you haven't driven the car in about an hour or less. Mine comes on in the summer when it's 110 degrees outside!

RedRide · 11-14-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by scape

I also want to chime in that idling during this is not recommended, and to simply drive away under normal acceleration is recommended by the manual.

Well, one should not believe everying they read.

This has more to do with marketing than reality and less idling means more overall gas milage.

A little common sense goes a long way, If it is 0 degrees c, you will want to idlle it a bit more than when it is 90 degrees.
Also , if you are just going to the corner store for whatever, you can just take it slow and less warm up is required.
However it you are going straight to the interstate to drive 65 mph+, a bit more wam up is prudent.

Smallstrup · 11-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Hi All, new to the site - but have owned my Yaris for 1.5 years now..

I have been wondering about this light since I got it.. especially with it getting colder now (I'm in MN), it seems to rev really high until the light shuts off... and you're telling me this is okay to drive like that? I've usually just driven it slow until it shifts for me, but every now and then I have to jump on a faster road (45MPH or so) and it makes me nervous to drive it that fast while the light is on. Just looking for some comfort from fellow Yaris owners.

Smallstrup · 11-16-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I just found the one on the driver's side below the instrument panel light control knob... And that's after owning the car for like 2 months now and in it every day...

I've had mine for 1.5 years and just found this compartment TODAY (thanks to this post!!)
What else am I missing?!

10-05-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
msmitka Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 2 DR LB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49	New Yaris Owner Wondering: Cool Engine Indicator: Normal? I see the green "cool" indicator for about the first 60 seconds of driving. Yes, engine temp is cool at that point, so it seems silly to notify me of that, and coolant level/warning is not ever lit. Just got it a few days ago, so I'm wondering if that is in fact normal. Thanks.

10-05-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
Goose Car Geek Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio cornfields Posts: 213	Yep, totally normal. Just drive normally (preferably not that hard) while the light is on. __________________ Kevin '07 Blazing Blue 5-speed liftback (sold) '08 Black auto liftback (sold) '09 Carmine Red auto 4-door liftback (sold)

10-05-2009, 07:23 PM	#4
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Gonna take about 5 minutes for that light to go out shortly. Winter is a comin'. As has been mentioned, try not to accelerate hard while light is still on. __________________

10-06-2009, 03:41 AM	#7
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Yes, normal. It's ok to drive with the engine "cold" no need to wait for the thermometer to go away. 3 to 5 minutes to warm up is about right. For blue Yarii, it takes a little longer, though. Just kidding. Enjoy your new Yaris :0) __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

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yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	The "cool" light is on till the engine reaches 130 deg. The engine isn't warmed until 180 deg. This can take three to five miles of driving. If you have an AT the upshift is delayed and it won't upshift to fourth gear until the engine is warm.

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hyprmiler It's cold in Wisconsin... Drives: 2008 and 2009 Yaris Sedans Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 81	Total bump on this. Just had this happen to me today for the first time (just got my new yaris) due to the car being parked outside. Winder is defiantly a comin!

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11-16-2009, 09:38 AM	#17
Smallstrup Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7	Hi All, new to the site - but have owned my Yaris for 1.5 years now.. I have been wondering about this light since I got it.. especially with it getting colder now (I'm in MN), it seems to rev really high until the light shuts off... and you're telling me this is okay to drive like that? I've usually just driven it slow until it shifts for me, but every now and then I have to jump on a faster road (45MPH or so) and it makes me nervous to drive it that fast while the light is on. Just looking for some comfort from fellow Yaris owners.