2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HV engine overheat

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Trunk features .................... 263
Garage door opener ........... 264
Compass ............................ 269
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 274 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 276
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 279 Maintenance requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 281
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 285
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 285
Hood................................... 288
Positioning a floor jack ....... 289
Engine compartment .......... 291
12-volt battery .................... 300
Tires ................................... 304
Tire inflation pressure......... 313
Wheels ............................... 317
Air conditioning filter ........... 319
Key battery ......................... 322
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 325
Light bulbs .......................... 336 5-1. Essential information ....... 342
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 342
If you think something is wrong ................................ 345
Event data recorder ............ 346
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 348
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 348
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 357
If you have a flat tire ........... 368
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 380
If you lose your keys ........... 381
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 382
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ........ 385
If your vehicle overheats..... 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 393
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
● Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P or R while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident.
● Do not turn the hybrid system off while driving.
The power steering and brake systems will not operate properly if the
hybrid system is off.
● Use engine braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 136)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The gasoline engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place. Check the gasoline engine after it has cooled completely.
(
→P. 389)

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
When VSC and TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the front wheels spin, the
indicator flashes to indicate that
VSC/TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound
does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these sys-
tems.
● 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.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS 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 system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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When trouble arises
389
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If “WATER TEMP” is shown on the multi-information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe plac e and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the hybrid
system.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system imme diately and call your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
● “WATER TEMP” is shown on the multi-information display:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVER HEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
Add power control unit coolant if
necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant is unavailable. (
→P. 401)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
STEP4
STEP5
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●Hybrid system output decreases.
● Steam is coming from the engine area.

434 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 105
Booster seats, installation ..... 109
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 105
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 109
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 100
Infant seats, definition ........... 105
Infant seats, installation......... 109
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 113
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 110
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 115
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................95
Child restraint system............ 105
Child-protectors .......................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 109
Moon roof precautions ............77
Power window lock switch.......73
Power window precautions .....74
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 61
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................67
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 259
Trunk precautions ...................55
12-volt battery precautions ................. 302, 387
Child-protectors .........................51 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 255
Compass................................... 269
Condenser ................................ 298
Console box ............................. 248
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 389
Cruise control .......................... 155
Cup holder ................................ 250
Curtain shield airbags ............... 88
Customizable features ............ 421
Daytime running light
system .................................... 151
Defogger Rear window ......................... 182
Side mirror ............................ 182
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Trip information ..................... 146
Warning message ................. 357
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 244
Wattage................................. 405
Doors Door glasses ........................... 73
Door lock ..................... 36, 47, 50
Side mirrors............................. 71
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 351
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 121
Correct posture ....................... 86
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 166
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Alphabetical index
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .... 174
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 382
Electric power steering........... 158
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 382
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 380
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .................... 385
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ............ 368
If you lose your keys............. 381
If you think something is wrong ................................. 345
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 393
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 342
If your vehicle overheats ...... 389
Engine
Compartment........................ 291
Engine switch ...................... 131
Hood ..................................... 288
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 131
Identification number ............ 396
Ignition switch ....................... 131
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
Overheating .......................... 389
Power switch ........................ 131 Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................139
Engine oil
Capacity ................................400
Checking ...............................292
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................294
Engine switch ...........................131
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................346
Floor mat...................................262
Fluid Brake .....................................298
Washer ..................................299
Front passenger occupant classification system ............100
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................351
Front seats Adjustment ..............................56
Front side marker lights Wattage .................................405
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................405
Fuel Capacity ................................398
Fuel gauge ............................139
Gas station information .........444
Information ............................406
Refueling .................................78
Type ......................................406
Fuel economy meter ................139
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................78
Fuses.........................................325E
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