2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Warning lights

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer: When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 444
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
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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.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power
has dropped because
a long period of time
has elapsed after
shifting the shift lever
to N
A buzzer also sounds. Shift the shift lever to P
and restart the hybrid
system when starting
the vehicle.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in N, D or B
A buzzer also sounds. Shift the shift lever to P.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
accelerator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds. Release the accelera-
tor pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, B or R.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
engine switch is
turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a
smart key system) or
the “POWER” switch
is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned
off (vehicles with a
smart key system)
and the driver's door
is opened while the
lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds. Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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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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B

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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...
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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