overheating TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2009 XV40 / 8.G Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
NOTICE
■
Hybrid battery air vent
●Do not put foreign objects over the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet the air vent. It may cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
● Do not load a large amount of water such as water cooler bottles into the
vehicle. If water spills over the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged.

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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident
or fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked
in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance
increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle
to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
● If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle if any hydraulic circuit has failed. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Parking brake
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
Sets the parking brake*
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*: Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.
U.S.A. Canada

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The gasoline engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place. Check the gasoline engine after it has cooled completely.
(
→P. 389)

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
When VSC and TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the front wheels spin, the
indicator flashes to indicate that
VSC/TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound
does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these sys-
tems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system off.
The system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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3-6. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Seat heaters (if equipped)
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light turns off.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
Heats the left front seat
Heats the right front seat
The indicator light comes on.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If “WATER TEMP” is shown on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the hybrid
system.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system imme diately and call your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
● “WATER TEMP” is shown on the multi-information display:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVER HEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
Add power control unit coolant if
necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant is unavailable. (
→P. 401)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
STEP4
STEP5
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●Hybrid system output decreases.
● Steam is coming from the engine area.

434 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 105
Booster seats, installation ..... 109
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 105
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 109
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
Infant seats, definition ........... 105
Infant seats, installation......... 109
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 113
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 110
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 115
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................95
Child restraint system............ 105
Child-protectors .......................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 109
Moon roof precautions ............77
Power window lock switch.......73
Power window precautions .....74
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 61
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................67
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 259
Trunk precautions ...................55
12-volt battery precautions ................. 302, 387
Child-protectors .........................51 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 255
Compass................................... 269
Condenser ................................ 298
Console box ............................. 248
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 389
Cruise control .......................... 155
Cup holder ................................ 250
Curtain shield airbags ............... 88
Customizable features ............ 421
Daytime running light
system .................................... 151
Defogger Rear window ......................... 182
Side mirror ............................ 182
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Trip information ..................... 146
Warning message ................. 357
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 244
Wattage................................. 405
Doors Door glasses ........................... 73
Door lock ..................... 36, 47, 50
Side mirrors............................. 71
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 351
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 121
Correct posture ....................... 86
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 166
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Alphabetical index
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .... 174
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 382
Electric power steering........... 158
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 382
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 380
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .................... 385
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ............ 368
If you lose your keys............. 381
If you think something is wrong ................................. 345
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 393
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 342
If your vehicle overheats ...... 389
Engine
Compartment........................ 291
Engine switch ...................... 131
Hood ..................................... 288
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 131
Identification number ............ 396
Ignition switch ....................... 131
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
Overheating .......................... 389
Power switch ........................ 131 Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................139
Engine oil
Capacity ................................400
Checking ...............................292
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................294
Engine switch ...........................131
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................346
Floor mat...................................262
Fluid Brake .....................................298
Washer ..................................299
Front passenger occupant classification system ............100
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................351
Front seats Adjustment ..............................56
Front side marker lights Wattage .................................405
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................405
Fuel Capacity ................................398
Fuel gauge ............................139
Gas station information .........444
Information ............................406
Refueling .................................78
Type ......................................406
Fuel economy meter ................139
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................78
Fuses.........................................325E
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