2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V radiator

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperatur e warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 447) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● The hybrid system overheat warning light ( P. 451) comes on.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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STEP 2
STEP 3

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The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system
on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to
check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system im mediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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STEP 5
STEP 6
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If the hybrid system overheat warning light comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F”
“L”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the instrument cluster.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not turn off: Stop the hybrid system and c ontact your Toyota dealer.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not come on:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

560 Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 322
Washing precautions............. 353
Parking brake ...........................195
Parking lights Switch.................................... 213
PCS............................................ 258
Personal lights Switch.................................... 303
Wattage .................................508
Power outlets ...........................317
“POWER” switch......................175
Power windows ........................112
Pre-collision system ................258
Radar cruise control system .................................... 235
Radiator .................................... 381
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 88
Folding down ...........................89
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Wattage .................................508
Rear view mirror............... 108, 110
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...295
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 228
Replacing Electronic key battery ............409
Fuses .................................... 411
Light bulbs ............................. 422
Tires ......................................464
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 536
Roof shades ............................. 322 Safety Connect......................... 341
Seat belt reminder light ........... 453
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 98
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 101
Child restraint system installation........................... 149
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 355
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 101
How to wear your seat belt ..... 95
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 102
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 258
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 101
Reminder light ....................... 453
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 99
Seat belt extenders ............... 102
Seat belt hangers .................... 90
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 537
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 100
Seat heaters ............................. 319
Seating capacity ...................... 272
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