2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

Index
537
Abbreviation list ...................... 538
Alphabetical index ................... 540
What to do if... ......................... 550

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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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Abbreviation list
TIN
Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
TWI Treadwear Indicators
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING

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Alphabetical index
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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Bluetooth® phone
Making a phone call ............. 300
Set up ................................... 311
Bottle holders .......................... 327
Brake Fluid...................................... 497
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 219
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Care
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 345
Seat belts ............................. 345
Cargo capacity ........................ 224
CD player ................................. 254
Chains ...................................... 229
Child-protectors ........................ 67
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 134
Booster seats, installation .... 138
Convertible seats, definition............................. 134
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 129
Infant seat, definition ............ 134
Infant seats, installation ........ 138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..... .............. 139
Installing CRS with seat belts............................ 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps ................. 144
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 124
Child-protectors ...................... 67
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 88
Installing child restraints ....... 138
Moon roof precautions.......... 104 Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery
precautions .........................399
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........335
12-volt battery precautions .................377, 479
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................345
Clock .........................................187
Coat hooks ...............................336
Condenser ................................371
Console box .............................322
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....480
Cord hook .................................270
Cruise control...........................215
Cup holders ..............................326
Curtain shield airbags .............115
Customizable features.............516
Daytime running light system ....................................204
Defogger Rear window .........................245
Side mirrors ...........................245
Dimension.................................490
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................441
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....356
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DoorsBack door ................................71
Door lock ..................... 47, 61, 65
Door windows..........................98
Rear door child protector.........67
Side doors ...............................65
Side mirrors .............................96
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 433
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 113
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Eco drive mode ........................ 174
Electric power steering ........... 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 431
If a warning light turns on ............................... 431
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 469
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 471
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 485
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged........... 475 If you have a flat tire ............. 457
If you lose your keys ............. 472
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 430
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 486
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 480
Engine
Compartment ........................ 364
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
Hood ..................................... 360
How to start the hybrid system ........................ 158, 162
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Overheating .......................... 480
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 493
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ............................... 494
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine switch .................. 158, 162
EPS ........................................... 219
EV drive mode ......................... 170
Event data recorder .................. 18
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 497
Washer ................................. 374
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 129 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light .................433
Front seats Adjustment ..............................76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
Fuel Capacity ................................492
Fuel gauge ............................179
Gas station information .........552
Information ............................500
Refueling ...............................105
Type ......................................492
Fuel door...................................105
Fuel filler door ..........................105
Fuses.........................................400
Gas station information...........552
Gauges ......................................179
Glove box..................................322
Hazard lights
Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
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HeatersSeat heaters .......................... 334
Side mirrors ........................... 245
Hill-start assist control ............ 222
Hood .......................................... 360
Horn........................................... 178
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....30
Energy monitor/
consumption screen..............35
High voltage components........29
Hybrid system indicator ......... 195
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System ...............25
I/M test....................................... 355
Identification Electric motor ........................ 492
Engine ................................... 492
Tire ........................................ 503
Vehicle .................................. 491
Ignition switch .................. 158, 162
Illuminated entry system ......... 320
Immobilizer system.................. 110
Indicator lights ......................... 182
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 522
Inside rear view mirror ..............94
Interior lights Switch.................................... 319
Wattage ................................. 499
iPod ........................................... 266
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 362
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 457
Jack handle .............................. 457 Keyless entry ............................. 61
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 44
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 473
If you lose your keys ............. 472
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Key battery ............................ 397
Keyless entry .......................... 61
Key number............................. 44
Keys ........................................ 44
Mechanical key ....................... 44
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 61
Knee airbag .............................. 115
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Headlight switch .................... 202
Instrument panel light switch.................................. 202
Interior lights switch .............. 319
Parking light switch ............... 202
Personal light switch ............. 319
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Side marker light switch ........ 202
Tail light switch...................... 202
Turn signal lever ................... 176
Wattage................................. 499
Load capacity ........................... 228
Lock steering column...... 160, 166
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