2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C Warning light

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 24
Hybrid system precautions ... 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 42
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 47
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 71
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 76
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 81
Seat belts ............................. 84
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-5. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Moon roof ........................... 101 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 110
Theft prevention labels ....... 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 129
Child restraint systems ....... 134
Installing child restraints ..... 138
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 158
Power (ignition) switch........ 162
EV drive mode .................... 170
Hybrid transmission ............ 173
Turn signal lever ................. 176
Parking brake ..................... 177
Horn .................................... 178
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 179
Indicators and warning lights ................... 182
Multi-information display ..... 185
1Before driving
2When driving

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 431
If a warning message is displayed........................... 441
If you have a flat tire............ 457
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 471
If you lose your keys ........... 472
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 473
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged......... 475
If your vehicle overheats ..... 480
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 485
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 486
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 490
Fuel information .................. 500
Tire information ................... 503
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 516
Items to initialize ................. 522 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 524
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 525
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 527
Abbreviation list ........................ 538
Alphabetical index .................... 540
What to do if... .......................... 550
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Hood lock release lever P. 360
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 179
P. 185
Glove box
P. 322
Fuel filler door opener P. 105
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 381
AUX port/USB port
P. 266, 274, 285
Power outlet P. 333
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart key system)
P. 158
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 93
Audio system 
Display Audio system
, *
P. 246
Emergency flasher switch P. 424
Headlight switch P. 202
Turn signal lever P. 176
Fog light switch  P. 206
Floor mat P. 337
Cord hook P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 208
P. 212

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 433) stop flashing. If there is only a small amount of
fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of
fuel to add to make the low fuel level warning light stop flashing is about 1.3
gal. [5.0 L, 1.1 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

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CAUTION
■Pregnant women
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. ( P. 84)
■ When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 84)
Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu-
pants. Extend the shoulder belt com-
pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
SRS airbag system components
Curtain shield airbags
SRS warning light and “AIR
BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Front passenger’s seat
cushion airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch Driver’s seat cushion airbag
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Driver’s knee airbag
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly
Front impact sensors
Front passenger airbag

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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Seat belt reminder light

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Activated*2
or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger
side
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated