2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C belt

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.

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 indexInterior
SRS driver airbag P. 115
Front seats
SRS seat cushion
airbags P. 76
P. 115
SRS side airbags P. 115
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 115
Luggage cover P. 339
Seat belts
P. 84
Head restraints
P. 81
Power window
switches
P. 98SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 115
Console box 
Auxiliary box

Cup holder
P. 322
P. 324
P. 326
Rear seats P. 77

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.

Before driving1
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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 and closing
the windows 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