2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C overheating

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●Hybrid system output decreases.
● Steam comes out from the engine area.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Check that on the multi-information display and the “READY” indi-
cator are off.
● For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline
engine automatically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to
operate. Do not touch or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans.
Doing so may lead to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting\
in
injury.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are
hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.

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Alphabetical index
Bluetooth® phone
Making a phone call ............. 300
Set up ................................... 311
Bottle holders .......................... 327
Brake Fluid...................................... 497
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 219
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Care
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 345
Seat belts ............................. 345
Cargo capacity ........................ 224
CD player ................................. 254
Chains ...................................... 229
Child-protectors ........................ 67
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 134
Booster seats, installation .... 138
Convertible seats, definition............................. 134
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 129
Infant seat, definition ............ 134
Infant seats, installation ........ 138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..... .............. 139
Installing CRS with seat belts............................ 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps ................. 144
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 124
Child-protectors ...................... 67
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 88
Installing child restraints ....... 138
Moon roof precautions.......... 104 Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery
precautions .........................399
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........335
12-volt battery precautions .................377, 479
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................345
Clock .........................................187
Coat hooks ...............................336
Condenser ................................371
Console box .............................322
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....480
Cord hook .................................270
Cruise control...........................215
Cup holders ..............................326
Curtain shield airbags .............115
Customizable features.............516
Daytime running light system ....................................204
Defogger Rear window .........................245
Side mirrors ...........................245
Dimension.................................490
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................441
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....356
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DoorsBack door ................................71
Door lock ..................... 47, 61, 65
Door windows..........................98
Rear door child protector.........67
Side doors ...............................65
Side mirrors .............................96
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 433
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 113
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Eco drive mode ........................ 174
Electric power steering ........... 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 431
If a warning light turns on ............................... 431
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 469
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 471
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 485
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged........... 475 If you have a flat tire ............. 457
If you lose your keys ............. 472
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 430
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 486
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 480
Engine
Compartment ........................ 364
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
Hood ..................................... 360
How to start the hybrid system ........................ 158, 162
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Overheating .......................... 480
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
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Luggage compartment light
Wattage ................................ 499
Luggage cover......................... 339
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 356
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 355
General maintenance ........... 351
Maintenance data ................. 490
Maintenance requirements ... 348
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 180
Meters .................................. 179
Microphone .............................. 293
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 94
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 245
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 96
Vanity mirrors ....................... 330
Moon roof................................. 101
MP3 disc................................... 259
Multi-information display ....... 185
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 365
Opener Back door ............................... 71
Fuel filler door....................... 105
Hood ..................................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 96
Defogger............................... 245 Outside temperature
display ....................................331
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................480
Parking brake ...........................177
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Personal lights Switch....................................319
Wattage .................................499
Power outlet .............................333
“POWER” switch......................162
Power windows ..........................98
Radiator ....................................371
Radio .........................................252
Rear seat Folding down ...........................77
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Wattage .................................499
Rear window defogger ............245
Rear window wiper ..................212
Reset the maintenance data ...349
Replacing Fuses ....................................400
Key battery ............................397
Light bulbs .............................411
Tires ......................................457
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................524
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