2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C steering wheel

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Hill-start assist control
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■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel

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When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/hill-start assist control systems are
operatingThe slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/hill-
start assist control systems are
operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-
start assist control system is
operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake
pedal is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1 - 2 minuets after the
hybrid system is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunc-
tion has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 236
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 245
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 246
Using the radio ................. 252
Using the CD player ......... 254
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 259
Operating an iPod ............ 266
Operating a USB memory .......................... 274
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 282
Using the AUX port .......... 285
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 286
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Blu etooth
® audio/phone ... 289
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ................... 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 297 Making a phone call ......... 300
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ......... 305
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu).............. 311
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 318
• Interior lights/personal lights................ 319
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 321
• Glove box....................... 322
• Console box ................... 322
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 324
• Cup holders ................... 326
• Bottle holders ................. 327
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 329
Vanity mirrors ................... 330
Outside temperature display............................ 331
Power outlet ..................... 333
Seat heaters..................... 334
Coat hooks ....................... 336
Floor mat .......................... 337
Luggage cover ................. 339

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
Steering wheel switches
Temperature control
Press “” on to increase
the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Outside air or recirculated air
mode
The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time is pressed.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If a mode cannot be
used, it will be skipped.
AM  FM  CD mode  iPod or USB memory mode  Bluetooth® audio  AUX
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio/nav-
igation systems that are not compat ible with the steering switches in
this vehicle.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks and
files (MP3 and WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a folder and file
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects an album and track
Power on, select audio
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Selecting a folder or album (MP3 and WMA, USB memory and
Bluetooth® audio)
Press to select CD, USB memory or Bluetooth
® audio
mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever
operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
High beam and daytime run-
ning lights
Low beam
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights and daytime running
lights and headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that no
light is leaking through the mount-
ing.
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
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STEP3
STEP4
STEP1