2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Warning

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 219
Air conditioning filter............... 395
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 119
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 124
Airbag warning light............... 432
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 120
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 129
General airbag precautions ......................... 124
Indicators............................... 129
Knee airbag precautions ....... 124
Locations of airbags .............. 115
Modification and
disposal of airbags .............. 128
Proper driving posture ........................ 113, 124
Seat cushion airbag precautions ......................... 124
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 120
Side airbag precautions ........ 124
SRS airbags .......................... 115
Antenna..................................... 253
Anti-lock brake system............ 219
Audio input ............... 266, 274, 285 Audio system
Antenna................................. 253
Audio input ............ 266, 274, 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player .............................. 254
Cord hook ............................. 270
iPod ....................................... 266
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 282
Portable music player .................. 266, 274, 285
Radio..................................... 252
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 286
Type ...................................... 246
USB memory......................... 274
USB port ............................... 274
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
AUX port ................................... 285
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 324
Back door ................................... 71
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Battery
Checking ............................... 375
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 29
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio ................... 289
Portable player ...................... 297
Set up.................................... 305
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio ................................... 292
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Bluetooth® phone
Making a phone call ............. 300
Set up ................................... 311
Bottle holders .......................... 327
Brake Fluid...................................... 497
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 219
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Care
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 345
Seat belts ............................. 345
Cargo capacity ........................ 224
CD player ................................. 254
Chains ...................................... 229
Child-protectors ........................ 67
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 134
Booster seats, installation .... 138
Convertible seats, definition............................. 134
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 129
Infant seat, definition ............ 134
Infant seats, installation ........ 138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..... .............. 139
Installing CRS with seat belts............................ 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps ................. 144
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 124
Child-protectors ...................... 67
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 88
Installing child restraints ....... 138
Moon roof precautions.......... 104 Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery
precautions .........................399
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........335
12-volt battery precautions .................377, 479
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................345
Clock .........................................187
Coat hooks ...............................336
Condenser ................................371
Console box .............................322
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....480
Cord hook .................................270
Cruise control...........................215
Cup holders ..............................326
Curtain shield airbags .............115
Customizable features.............516
Daytime running light system ....................................204
Defogger Rear window .........................245
Side mirrors ...........................245
Dimension.................................490
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................441
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....356
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DoorsBack door ................................71
Door lock ..................... 47, 61, 65
Door windows..........................98
Rear door child protector.........67
Side doors ...............................65
Side mirrors .............................96
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 433
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 113
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Eco drive mode ........................ 174
Electric power steering ........... 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 431
If a warning light turns on ............................... 431
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 469
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 471
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 485
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged........... 475 If you have a flat tire ............. 457
If you lose your keys ............. 472
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 430
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 486
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 480
Engine
Compartment ........................ 364
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
Hood ..................................... 360
How to start the hybrid system ........................ 158, 162
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Overheating .......................... 480
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
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Switch
Cruise control ....................... 215
“ECO MODE” switch ............ 174
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
EV drive mode switch ........... 170
Engine switch ............... 158, 162
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 424
Headlight switch ................... 202
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Light switches ....................... 202
Power door lock switch........... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 162
Power window switch ............. 98
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 212
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 286
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wiper and washer ........ 208, 212
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 499
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system............... 110
Theft prevention labels ......... 112
Theft prevention labels ........... 112
Tire inflation pressure ............ 388
Tire information Glossary ............................... 510
Size ...................................... 506
Tire identification number ..... 505
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 507 Tires
Chains ...................................229
Checking ...............................380
If you have a flat tire ..............457
Inflation pressure...................388
Inflation pressure sensor .......381
Information ............................503
Replacing ..............................457
Rotating tires .........................380
Size .......................................498
Snow tires .............................229
Spare tire...............................457
Tire pressure warning system ........................380, 433
Tools .........................................457
Total load capacity...................228
Towing Dinghy towing........................234
Emergency towing.................425
Trailer towing.........................233
TRAC .........................................219
Traction control........................219
Transmission Hybrid transmission...............173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 471
Trip information .......................185
Trip meter .................................179
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
USB memory ....................266, 274
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Vanity mirrors........................... 330
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 491
Vehicle stability control........... 219
VSC............................................ 219
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 431
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Key reminder ......................... 449
Master warning...................... 433
Seat belt reminder ................. 433
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 432
Brake assist system .............. 432
Brake system ........................ 431
Charging system .... ............... 432
Electric power steering system ................................ 432
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 432
Low brake fluid ...................... 431
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 432
Master warning light .............. 433 Pretensioners ........................ 432
Seat belt reminder light ......... 433
Slip indicator light .................. 432
SRS airbag system ............... 432
Tire pressure ......................... 433
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 444
Cruise control ........................ 443
EV drive mode ...................... 444
Hybrid system ....................... 442
Hybrid system overheat ........ 444
Maintenance ......................... 444
Moon roof .............................. 444
N position .............................. 444
Open door ............................. 444
P position .............................. 444
Parking brake ........................ 444
Smart key system ......... 443, 449
Traction battery ..................... 444
Washer Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 342
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits ............................. 228
Weight ................................... 490
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window lock switch................... 98V
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 457If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 469If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 0Immobilizer system
P. 475If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 471If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 480If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 472If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 475If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 5Side doors
P. 7 1Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 485If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 431If a warning light turns on or a
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 432
or
P. 4 3 1P. 432
P. 4 3 2P. 432
orP. 433
P. 4 3 2
P. 433
P. 4 3 2
P. 433
orP. 433
P. 4 3 2
*: Slip indicator comes on.
Brake system warning
light
(red indicator)Electric power steering system
warning light
Slip indicator light*
Charging system warning
lightBrake system warning light
(yellow indicator)
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning light
Master warning light
ABS warning light
Tire pressure warning
light