Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018, Service Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
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The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (
→
P. 93)
enters the red zone, or a loss of hybrid system power is experi-
enced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
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“Engine Coolant Temp high” or “Hybrid System Overheated” is
shown on the multi-information display. (
→
P. 566, 570)
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Steam comes out from under the hood.
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If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone or “Engine Coolant Temp high” is shown on the
multi-information display
Stop 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 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.
Correction procedures
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