2012 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 976

5 -2 . St e ps t o t a k e in a n e m e rge nc y I f your ve hicle ove rhe at s If "High Battery Temp" is shown on the multi-information display, the vehicle may be overheating. If the message does not disappear after driving for a little while, follow the correction procedure as described below. Correction procedures STEP 1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam: Stop the EV system. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the EV system. If you do not see steam: Leave the EV system operating and carefully lift the hood. STEP 2 STEP 3 Check to see if the cooling fans are operating. If the fans are operating: Wait until "High Battery Temp" disappears and then stop the EV system. If the fans are not operating: Stop the EV system immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. 5 When trouble arises STEP 4 After "High Battery Temp" disappears, check the motor/traction battery coolant level and inspect the cooling system for leaks. There are 2 powertrain coolant reservoirs. Make sure to check both of them. 475