If Your Vehicle Overheats - Toyota 2014 Prius Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●
(P. 448) is shown on the multi-information display.
● The hybrid system overheat warning message (P. 452) is
shown on the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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If is shown on the multi-information display
STEP 1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
STEP 2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
STEP 3
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
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