2008 TOYOTA PRIUS heating

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (
P. 467)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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STEP6
■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
● High coolant temperature warning light is displayed on the touch screen.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 320
Switch ................................... 320
Wattage ................................ 471
Jack Positioning the jack .............. 362
Replacing the wheel ............. 438
Jack handle.............................. 438
Keys Electronic key ......................... 49
If you lose your keys............. 449
If your electronic key ............ 450
Key number plate ................... 35
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 34
“POWER” switch .................. 130
Mechanical key....................... 34
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 407
Wattage ................................ 471
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 156
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior lights list ................... 318
Replacing light bulbs ............ 407
Turn signal lever ................... 140
Vanity lights .......................... 330
Wattage ................................ 471
Load capacity .......................... 176
Maintenance Do-it-yourself
maintenance ...................... 357
General maintenance ........... 353
Maintenance data ................. 462
Maintenance requirements ...................... 351 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................144
Meters ...................................143
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............71
Side mirror heater .................217
Side mirrors .............................73
Vanity mirrors ........................330
MP3 disc ...................................254
Odometer ..................................143
Oil Engine oil ..............................365
Opener Fuel filler door .........................78
Hood......................................361
Back door ................................54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............73
Outside temperature
display ....................................189
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................456
Parking brake ...........................142
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............407
Switch....................................150
Wattage .................................471
Personal lights .........................320
Power meter .............................143
Power outlet .............................332
Power windows ..........................75
Radiator ....................................373
Radio .........................................225
RDS (Radio Data System) .......227
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............407
Wattage .................................471
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