2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C reset

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When trouble arises
445
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

464 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressu re of the compact spare
tire. ( P. 498)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warnin g system must be reset. ( P. 381)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warn ing system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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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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