overheating TOYOTA PRIUS 2013 3.G Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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NOTICE
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
● Do not put foreign objects near 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 or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide ( P. 105), it could
obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt
into the guide to use.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this 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
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this 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 assist function does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
● The brake system consists of 2 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 the braking distance will
increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake
system warning light (red indicator) comes on while driving, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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Parking brake
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
 P. 499
■ Usage in winter time
 P. 321
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.
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake
pedal with your left foot while
depressing the brake pedal
with your right foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
U.S.A.
Canada

220 2-2. Instrument cluster
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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 556)
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.Instrument cluster

302 2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started, just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake pedal
is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1-2 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● 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.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system 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 EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
*: If the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) system (if equipped) cannot operate in this case, a warning message will be shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
 P. 507

374 3-5. Other interior features
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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 physically chal-
lenged
• 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.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperatur e warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing 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.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 500) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” ( P. 520) is shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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626 Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............ 97
Child restraint system............162
Child-protectors ....................... 90
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................113
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 126
Power window precautions ...128
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................461
Seat belt extender precautions .........................118
Seat belt precautions ............114
Seat heater precautions ........ 374
12-volt battery precautions ....440
Child-protectors ......................... 90
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 402
Interior ...................................405
Seat belts ..............................406
Clock ......................................... 232
Condenser ................................432
Console box ............................. 363
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 556
Hybrid system overheating....556
Cruise control Cruise control ........................268
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................272
Cup holders ..............................364
Curtain shield airbags ............. 142
Customizable features............. 596 Daytime running light
system .................................... 255
Deck board ............................... 379
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 350
Side mirrors........................... 350
Dimensions .............................. 566
Dinghy towing .......................... 327
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 272
Multi-information ................... 225
Warning messages ............... 513
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Door lock Back door ................................ 95
Side doors ............................... 89
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 87
Doors Back door ................................ 95
Door glasses ......................... 126
Door lock ..................... 63, 87, 89
Rear door child-protector ........ 90
Side doors ............................... 89
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 504
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 140
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 321D

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Eco drive mode switch ........... 206
Electric power steering........... 300
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
Replacing battery ................. 460
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 499
If a warning light turns on ..... 499
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 545
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ............ 530
If you lose your keys............. 547
If you think something is wrong ................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 563
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ...... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 490 Engine
Accessory mode....................196
Compartment ........................425
Hood......................................419
How to start the hybrid system ................................194
Identification number .............567
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................545
Ignition switch........................194
Overheating...........................556
“POWER” switch ...................194
Engine coolant Capacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine/power control
unit coolant Capacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine oil Capacity ................................569
Checking ...............................426
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Enhanced VSC .........................300
EPS ............................................300
EV drive mode switch ..............201
Event data recorder ...................25E

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance ............411
Maintenance data.................. 566
Maintenance requirements....408
Maintenance data ..................... 409
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................219
Meters ...................................216
Speed unit select button........ 218
Trip information display .........231
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 334
Microphone
*............................ 393
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...........120
Side mirror heater .................350
Side mirrors ...........................124
Vanity mirrors ........................369
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 225
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
Odometer .................................. 225
Oil
Engine oil ..............................426
Opener
Back door ................................95
Fuel filler door ....................... 134
Hood......................................419
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 124
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch ..................... 350 Outside temperature
display .................................... 370
Overheating .............................. 556
Parking brake ........................... 214
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 252
PCS ........................................... 307
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 359
Wattage................................. 576
Power outlets ........................... 371
“POWER” switch ..................... 194
Power windows ........................ 126
Pre-collision system ................ 307
Radar cruise control system .................................... 272
Radiator .................................... 432
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 104
Folding down......................... 105
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Wattage................................. 576
Rear view mirror .............. 120, 124
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 350
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 264
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 346
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