2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

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When driving
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“ECO Savings”
With 2 types of displays available, the cost of the consumed fuel can
be displayed or the fuel consumption's comparison can be displayed.
Switching between basic display and detailed display can be performed
on the screen settings screen. ( P. 198)
Savings and fuel cost
If the fuel consumption comparison is input ( P. 198), the possible
savings are displayed. If the fu el consumption comparison has not
been input, your vehicle's actual fuel cost will be displayed.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the
displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the hybrid system was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the trip meter was reset is displayed. The savings or fuel cost for
trip meter A or trip meter B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, savings or fuel cost is also reset.
(P. 188)
“Fuel Cons. Comparison”
On the settings screen, input th e fuel consumption comparison.
(  P. 198)
The cost of consumed fuel per mile/kilometer (comparison car)
Based on the fuel consumption comparison, the calculated value is
displayed.
Basic display Detailed display

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The cost of consumed fuel per mile/kilometer (your car)
The more fuel efficient your drivi ng is, the further left the vehicle
mark moves.
■ “ECO Savings Record”
If the fuel consumption compari-
son is input in “ECO Savings”,
the savings history will be dis-
played. If the fuel consumption
comparison is not input, fuel cost
history will be displayed.
Fuel costs for the current month,
the last 3 months and the same
month last year are displayed,
enabling a comparison to be
made.

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When driving
Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows energy regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion ofenergy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various con-
ditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that the driving power is more than the upper limit of Eco driving.
(during full power driving etc.)
Keeping the indicator within Eco area can help Eco-friendly driving.

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Screen settingsIf “Settings & Screen Off” is selected on the menu screen, the follow-
ing items can be set. Always perform this operation after stopping the
vehicle in a safe place. (Some it ems cannot be set while driving.)
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to move the cur-
sor. To switch to the settings
screen, press and hold the
“DISP” switch while the cursor is
on the desired item.

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When driving
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Basic settings/Changing the clock shortcut
The date, time, clock mode (12 or 24 hour), touch tracer settings and
the displayed language can be changed.
● Pressing the “DISP” (forward) or “TRIP” (back) switch changes the
date.
● Press the “DISP” switch to sele ct hours or minutes. Pressing the
“TRIP” switch adjusts the hours or minutes.
● If set clock is selected, the scre en will change to the clock settings
screen.

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■“ECO savings” settings
The gasoline price and fuel consum ption comparison settings can be
set, and the screen settings can be changed between basic and
detailed.
● To input the gasoline price, pr ess the “DISP” (to increase) or
“TRIP” (to reduce) switch.
When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) after refueling, the gasoline price input screen is
automatically displayed.
● To input the fuel consumption co mparison, press the “DISP” (to
increase) or “TRIP” (to reduce) switch.
When the fuel consumption comparison is input, the estimated savings in
fuel costs are displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison is not input,
the cost of the consumed fuel will be displayed.

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Menu screen selection
The following screen changes
and settings can be performed:
• The eco savings recordscreen can be switched on or
off.
• The 5 minute fuel consump-
tion screen can be switched
on or off.
• Past record can be reset.
• The past record screen can be switched between off, monthly
average and personal best.
■ Screen off
The screen can be turned off.
The upper part of the screen is always displayed and cannot be turned off.
Trip summary display
When the hybrid system is
turned off, drive information data
since the system was started is
displayed after the ending ani-
mation.
When the doors are locked, the
screen turns off.

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■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Eco score
●As the accelerator pedal is not depressed, the driven distance using
cruise control (if equipped) is not included in the eco score.
● As the eco score evaluation differs according to driving conditions and
environmental factors, in some cases it may not be linked to fuel con-
sumption.
■ Eco savings
●Fuel cost and savings should be used as a guide only.
● Depending on refueling methods, driving conditions and environmental
factors, the actual and displayed fuel costs may differ.
● In some cases, fuel cost and savings may not be linked to the eco score
evaluation.
■ When disconnecting and reconnect ing 12-volt battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Clock
● Past record (aside from the top 3 results)
● Average fuel consumption
● Cruising range
● Average vehicle speed
● Driving time
● EV driving rate/EV driven distance
Additionally, some displays may return to their default settings.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.