2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C maintenance

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the
moon roof is not fully
closed (with the
“POWER” switch off
and the driver's door
is open)
A buzzer also sounds. Close the moon roof.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) (red) Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
parking brake is still
engaged. Release the parking
brake.
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that all
maintenance accord-
ing to the driven dis-
tance on the
maintenance sched-
ule
*1 should be per-
formed soon If necessary, perform
maintenance.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

446 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)Indicates that all
maintenance is
required to corre-
spond to the driven
distance on the main-
tenance schedule
*1Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the main-
tenance data after the
maintenance is per-
formed.(
P. 349)
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the
maintenance data has
been reset
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the maintenance data
has been reset)
Indicates that the
hybrid system has
overheated
A buzzer also sounds. Stop and check.
(
P. 480)
(Flashes) Indicates that the
hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is low
A buzzer also sounds. When stopping the
vehicle for a long period
of time, shift the shift
lever to P. The hybrid
battery (traction battery)
cannot be charged with
the shift position in N.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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

Vehicle specifications6
489
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 490
Fuel information ............... 500
Tire information ................ 503
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 516
Items to initialize .............. 522

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P175/65R15 tires
*3: P195/50R16 tires
Overall length157.3 in. (3995 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height*1
Without moon roof
56.9 in. (1445 mm)
With moon roof 57.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*2
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*3
Rear58.1 in. (1475 mm)*2
57.1 in. (1450 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 845 lb. (380 kg)

522
6-2. Customization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Maintenance data
(except Canada)After the maintenance is performedP. 349
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles with differing front and rear tire
inflation pressures
• When changing tire pressure (such as when changing traveling speed,
load weight, etc.)
• When changing the tire size
P. 3 8 1
The following items must be initia lized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt batt ery being reconnected, or mainte-
nance being performed on the vehicle:

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
EV Electric Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
M + S Mud + Snow
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System

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Alphabetical index
Luggage compartment light
Wattage ................................ 499
Luggage cover......................... 339
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 356
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 355
General maintenance ........... 351
Maintenance data ................. 490
Maintenance requirements ... 348
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 180
Meters .................................. 179
Microphone .............................. 293
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 94
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 245
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 96
Vanity mirrors ....................... 330
Moon roof................................. 101
MP3 disc................................... 259
Multi-information display ....... 185
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 365
Opener Back door ............................... 71
Fuel filler door....................... 105
Hood ..................................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 96
Defogger............................... 245 Outside temperature
display ....................................331
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................480
Parking brake ...........................177
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Personal lights Switch....................................319
Wattage .................................499
Power outlet .............................333
“POWER” switch......................162
Power windows ..........................98
Radiator ....................................371
Radio .........................................252
Rear seat Folding down ...........................77
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Wattage .................................499
Rear window defogger ............245
Rear window wiper ..................212
Reset the maintenance data ...349
Replacing Fuses ....................................400
Key battery ............................397
Light bulbs .............................411
Tires ......................................457
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................524
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