2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 215
Driving assist systems ........ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 222
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 234
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and 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
Bluetooth
® 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
3Interior features

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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirrors ..................... 330
Outside temperature display .............................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 333
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Coat hooks ......................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage cover ................... 339
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 345
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 360
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
12-volt battery ..................... 375
Tires.................................... 380
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 395
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 400
Light bulbs .......................... 411
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 425
If you think something is wrong ............................ 430
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Rear window defogger button 
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger button

P. 245
P. 245
Air conditioning system P. 236
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Before driving
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high
voltage system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor) Power control unit with DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
High voltage cables (orange)

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
P. 174
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
By keeping Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving may be possible. ( P. 195)
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.
■Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing
so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and reduce fuel
consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will
consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and
immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 473)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used
nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 5
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 473)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 397)
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 8
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 397