2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID engine overheat

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 532
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 496
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 529
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 519
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights/daytime running lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Headlights/daytime running lights
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Side turn signal lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Rear turn signal lights/r ear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219, 227
Tail lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 460, Watts: P. 534)
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*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with LED type front side marker lights
*3: Vehicles with bulb type front side marker lights

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be \
dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ − −” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The 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, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( →P. 519)

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: →P. 475
● Use engine braking (downshift) 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. 214)
● Do not adjust the display, the positions 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.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scrapi ng noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-
erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combusti\
ble
material is nearby.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

5197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone or “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multiinformation
display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, 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 fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (→P. 96)
enters the red zone or a loss of hybrid system power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehi cle speed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” or “Hybrid System Ov erheated Reduced Output Power”
is shown on the multi-information display
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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584Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 480
If a warning light turns on...... 480
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 490
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 512
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 509
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 507
If you have a flat tire ............. 496
If you lose your keys ............. 147
If you think something is wrong.................................. 479
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 523
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 475
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 476
If your vehicle overheats ....... 519
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 205
Compartment ........................ 416
Engine switch........................ 204
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the hybrid
system ......... ....................... 204
Identification number ............ 527
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 475
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 204
Overheating .......................... 519
Power switch......................... 204 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 338
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 96
Engine oil Capacity................................ 529
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 338
Engine switch .......................... 204
Enhanced VSC ......................... 283
Entune Audio
*
Entune Audio Plus*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 284
Warning light......................... 481
EV drive mode ......................... 210
Event data recorder (EDR).......... 9
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 512

589Alphabetical index
Multi-information display ............................ 100, 112 Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 270
Eco-friendly driving information.......................... 115
Language ...................... 108, 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 260
Outside temperature ............... 96
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 249
Settings ......................... 105, 119
Suggestion function ...... 109, 125
Warning messages ............... 490
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 6
Odometer.................................... 96
Oil Engine oil .............................. 529
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 240
Hood ..................................... 414
Trunk..................................... 156
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 179 Adjusting and folding ............ 179
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 290
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 348
Outside temperature display ...................................... 96
Overheating, Hybrid
system .................................... 519 Paddle shift switches .............. 216
Panic mode .............................. 147
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking brake........................... 220
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message............................. 223
Warning light......................... 481
Parking lights........................... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs .... 461, 470
Wattage ................................ 534
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 249 Warning light......................... 482
Personal lights......................... 356
Phone switch
*
Power control unit ..................... 77
Power control unit coolant ..... 420
Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 338
Power outlet ............................. 365
Power steering (Electric power steering
system) .................................. 284 Warning light......................... 481
Power switch ........................... 204
Power windows ....................... 181 Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 182
Jam protection function ........ 181
Operation .............................. 181
Window lock switch .............. 181
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 249
Warning light......................... 482
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.