2009 TOYOTA PRIUS heating

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. (
P. 465)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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STEP5
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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.

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How your child should wear
the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 111
Power window lock switch ...... 76
Power window precautions..... 78
Removed electronic key battery
precautions ........................ 393
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts ............................. 345
Clock ........................................ 328
Condenser ............................... 369
Console box............................. 320
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 454
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 159
Cup holders ............................. 322
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 486
Daytime running light system ................................... 153
Defogger
Rear window......................... 213
Side mirror ............................ 213
Dimension ................................ 460
Dinghy towing ......................... 178
Display Touch screen........................ 182
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 353
Door courtesy lights ............... 315
Door pocket ............................. 323
Doors Door lock .................... 36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector ........ 52 Driver’s seat belt reminder
light .........................................426
Driving
break-in tips...........................123
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................122
Winter driving tips..................173
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................392
When the electronic key battery is discharged...........448
Electric Power Steering ...........166
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................412
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......423
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................448
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................446
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................449
If you have a flat tire .............436
If you lose your keys .............447
If you think something is wrong ..................................420
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................457
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................413
If your vehicle overheats .......454
Engine
Compartment ........................360
Hood......................................357
How to start the hybrid system ................................132
If the hybrid system will not start ...............................446
Overheating...........................454
“POWER” switch ...................132
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Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 317
Switch ................................... 317
Wattage ................................ 469
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 358
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 436
Jack handle.............................. 436
Keys Electronic key ......................... 49
If you lose your keys............. 447
If your electronic key ............ 448
Key number plate ................... 35
Keyless entry .......................... 36
Keys ....................................... 34
“POWER” switch .................. 132
Mechanical key....................... 34
Wireless remote control key ... 49
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 403
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .... 412
Fog light switch..................... 155
Hazard light switch ............... 412
Headlights switch ................. 152
Interior lights list ................... 315
Replacing light bulbs ............ 403
Turn signal lever ................... 142
Vanity lights .......................... 327
Wattage ................................ 469
Load capacity .......................... 172
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 353
General maintenance ........... 349 Maintenance data..................460
Maintenance
requirements .......................347
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................146
Meters ...................................145
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............72
Side mirror heater .................213
Side mirrors .............................74
Vanity mirrors ........................327
MP3 disc ...................................250
Odometer ..................................145
Oil Engine oil ..............................361
Opener Fuel filler door .........................79
Hood......................................357
Back door ................................54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............74
Outside temperature
display ....................................185
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................454
Parking brake ...........................143
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............403
Switch....................................152
Wattage .................................469
Personal lights .........................317
Power outlet .............................329
Power windows ..........................76
Radiator ....................................369
Radio .........................................221
RDS (Radio Data System) .......223
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