2022 TOYOTA PRIUS overheating

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2. Instrument cluster
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outsid e rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped) ( P. 344)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the screen of the multi-infor- mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
● In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the v ehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 652)

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or
fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the veh icle is parked in
a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle,
leading to death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol-
low other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns th at require
braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if
one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the
brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking
distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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4-2. Driving procedures
Parking brake
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while depress-
ing the brake pedal with your right
foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
■Parking the vehicle
P. 222
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking b rake engaged.
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display (with
the vehicle reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■ Usage in winter time
P. 426
Operating instructions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
NOTICE
■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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4194-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist
The system operates when the following occurs.
●TRAC/VSC can operate
● The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning
● The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer si de
● The brake pedal is released
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should thi s occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Electric power steering system wa rning light (warning buzzer)
P. 589
■ When a message related to AWD system is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display (AWD models)
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetailsActions
“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”AWD system is over-
heating.Stop the vehicle for a
certain amount of time
or drive the vehicle at
approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) or more to
reduce the overload to
the system. Once the
display message on the
multi-information dis-
play turns off, there is
no problem continuing
to drive.
“AWD System Overheated 2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched
from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel
drive due to over-
heating.
“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode EngagedVisit Your Dealer”
A malfunction
occurred in the AWD
system, and the
vehicle switched to
front wheel drive.
Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashesStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
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 t he
hoses and radiator core (ra diator) 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. 590) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (F or
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “Hybrid System Overheated” is shown on the multi-information
display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 493
Exterior ................................. 492
Front camera ........................ 285
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ........ 546
Interior................................... 498
Radar sensor ........................ 284
Seat belts .............................. 499
Water-repellent coating......... 493
Clock ........................................... 98
Adjustment ............................ 103
Coat hooks ............................... 480
Combination meter .................... 98 Clock adjustment .................. 103
Main display .......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Warning lights and indicators ............................ 107
Condenser ................................ 520
Console box ............................. 456
Consumption screen ....... 165, 170
Coolant ..................................... 518
Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Cooling system ........................ 518 Engine overheating ............... 652
Hybrid system overheating ... 654
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 337
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 321
Cup holders.............................. 457
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 686 Daytime running light
system.................................... 260
Deck board ............................... 461
Defogger Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 434, 444
Rear window ................. 434, 444
Windshield .................... 434, 444
Dimension ................................ 660
Dinghy towing.......................... 238
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 344
Drive information .................. 126
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 321
Energy monitor ..... 127, 165, 170
Head-up display.................... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 359
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 311
Main display.......................... 115
Multi-information display ....... 124
Parking Support Brake function............................... 376
RCTA detection screen ........ 344
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 318
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 385
Pre-collision warning ............ 292
Trip information..................... 119
Warning messages ............... 599
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 508
Door courtesy lights ............... 452 Location ................................ 452
Wattage ................................ 670D
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Engine....................................... 662Accessory mode ................... 241
Compartment ........................ 514
Engine switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 54
Hood ..................................... 511
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 239
Identification number ............ 662
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 641
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch......................... 239
Engine coolant ......................... 518 Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine oil ................................. 515 Capacity ................................ 664
Checking ............................... 515
Oil pressure warning light ..... 588
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 239 Auto power off function ......... 241
Automatic hybrid system shut off feature ........................... 243
Changing the power switch modes................................. 241
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Starting the hybrid system .... 239 EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 416
Function ................................ 416
Warning light......................... 589
EV drive mode ......................... 246
EV indicator ............................. 129
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 54
Flat tire ............................. 607, 627
Floor mat .................................... 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 667
Transmission ........................ 667
Washer ................................. 526
Fog lights ................................. 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Footwell lights ......................... 452
Front camera............................ 283
Front doors .............................. 181
Front fog lights ........................ 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 591
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ....................... 432, 442
Front seats ............................... 198
Adjustment............................ 198
Cleaning ............................... 498
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 203
Seat heaters ......................... 450
Front side marker lights ......... 257
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 670
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Front turn signal lights ........... 255Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Turn signal lever ................... 255
Fuel ........................................... 671 Capacity ................................ 663
Fuel gauge ............................ 116
Information ............................ 671
Refueling............................... 277
Type ...................................... 663
Warning light ......................... 590
Fuel consumption............ 133, 168
Fuel filler door.......................... 277
Opener .................................. 279
Refueling............................... 277
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 280
Fuses ........................................ 558
Garage door opener ................ 482
Glove box ................................. 456
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 203
Head-up display ....................... 158
Headlights ................................ 257 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................................. 262
Headlight aim ................ 561, 713
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs............. 572
Heated steering wheel............. 450
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ....... ................. 430, 440
Heated steering wheel .......... 450
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 434, 444
Seat heaters ......................... 450 High coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 590
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 572
High-voltage components ........ 89
Hill-start assist control ........... 416
Hood ......................................... 511
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 462
Coat hooks ........................... 480
Grocery bag hook ................. 463
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 206
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Air intake vent ......................... 90
Location .................................. 89
Specification ......................... 663
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent............ 90 Cleaning ............................... 546
Hybrid system............................ 84 Brake Override System ........ 223
Drive-Start Control ................ 224
Emergency shut off system .... 90
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 127, 165, 170
EV drive mode ...................... 246
High voltage components ....... 89
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 129
Hybrid system precautions ..... 89
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 422
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 641
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch ........................ 239
Regenerative braking ............. 87
Starting the hybrid system .... 239
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 85
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 129
Hybrid transmission................ 249
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