If Your Vehicle Overheats - Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

If your vehicle over-
heats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is over-
heating.
 The needle of the engine
coolant temperature gauge
(P.89) enters the red zone
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 dis-
play.
 Steam comes out from
under the hood.
Correction procedures
If the engine coolant tempera-

ture gauge enters the red
zone or "Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner's Manual"
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and turn off the air con-
ditioning system, and then
stop the hybrid system.
2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after
HIGHLANDER HV_U
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
inspect the hoses and radia-
tor core (radiator) for any
leaks.
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
Radiator
Cooling fan
4
The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
"FULL" and "LOW" lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
Radiator cap
497
7