2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C display

When trouble arises5
423
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 425
If you think something is wrong ......................... 430 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ........................... 431
If a warning message is displayed .................... 441
If you have a flat tire......... 457
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 471
If you lose your keys ........ 472
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 473
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 475
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 485
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 486

430
5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● is shown on the multi-information display
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

5
When trouble arises
441
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Multi-information display
Warning message details and/
or correction procedures are
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
If any of the warning lights co mes on again after the following
actions have been performed, c ontact your Toyota dealer.

442 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer sounds in accordance with the warning
message that is displayed.
Indicates that the high engine coolant tempera-
ture is too high
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.
The warning message is shown if the engine oil
pressure is too low.

5
When trouble arises
443
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investig ate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(If equipped) •
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
system
A buzzer also sounds.

444 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. After taking the s pecified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem, check that the warning message goes off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the side
doors is not fully
closed The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
door(s) are not yet
fully closed. Make sure that all the
side doors are closed.
Indicates that the
back door is not fully
closed If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
back door is not yet
fully closed. Close the back door.

448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not
available
*2
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the vehicle
is idling, battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
(Flashes 3
times) Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically can-
celled
*2
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement” for the maintena nce interval applicable to your
vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 170
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

5
When trouble arises
451
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceContinuous
(For 5 seconds)
(Displayed alter- nately)
(Flashes) An attempt was
made to lock
the doors using
the entry func-
tion after the
electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
9 times
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to start
the hybrid sys-
tem without the
electronic key
being present,
or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regu-
lar key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehi-
cle.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure