OverheatingHybrid system
OverheatingEmergency, in case of
If your vehicle overheatsCooling system
Hybrid system overheatingIf your vehicle overheatsThe following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.The high coolant temperature warning light (High coolant temperature warning light (warning buzzer)) comes on or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example,
the vehicle speed does not increase.)“
Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or “
Hybrid System Overheated Output Power Reduced” is shown on the multi-information display.Steam comes out from under the hood.Correction proceduresIf the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes or “
Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information displayStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and then
stop the hybrid system.If you see steam:Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.If you do not see
steam:Carefully lift the hood.After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.RadiatorCooling fansIf a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “
MAX” and “
MIN” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir“
MAX” line“
MIN” lineAdd coolant if necessary.Water can be used in an emergency if engine coolant is unavailable.If water was added in an emergency, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the
radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately 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 temperatures.)If the fan is not operating:Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.If the fan is operating:Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.Check if “
Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display.If the message does not disappear: Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota
dealer.If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota
dealer.If “
Hybrid System Overheated Output Power Reduced” is shown on the multi-information displayStop the vehicle in a safe place.Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator)
for any leaks.RadiatorCooling fansIf a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “
MAX” and “
MIN” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir“
MAX” line“
MIN” lineAdd coolant if necessary.Water can be used in an emergency if power control unit coolant is unavailable.If water was added in an emergency, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or more, start the hybrid
system again and check for the multi-information display.If the message does not disappear: Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota
dealer.If the message is not displayed: The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the
vehicle may be driven normally.However, if the message appears again frequently, contact your Toyota dealer.Warning:When inspecting under the hood of your vehicleObserve the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in serious injury such
as burns.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.After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “
READY” indicator is off.When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fingers
or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.High
temperature steam or coolant could spray out.Notice:When adding engine/power control unit coolantAdd coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.To prevent damage to the cooling systemObserve the following precautions:Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust, etc.).Do not use any coolant additive.