If Your Vehicle Overheats - Toyota 2015 Prius C Owner's Manual

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●
(P. 450) is shown on the multi-information display.
● The hybrid system overheat warning message (P. 453) is shown
on the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
If is shown on the multi-information display
■
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the hybrid system has
cooled down
inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any
leaks.
1
Radiator
2
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
your Toyota dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
"FULL" and "LOW" lines on
the reservoir.
1
Reservoir
2
"FULL" line
3
"LOW" line
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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