2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C heater

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Hybrid transmission shift lever P. 173
Parking brake lever P. 177
“ECO MODE” switch P. 174
“EV MODE” switch P. 170
Seat heater switches P. 334Shift lock override button P. 471
: If equipped
Cup holders P. 326

26 1-1. Hybrid system
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
■ EV drive indicator lamp
■ Conditions in which the g asoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
● When the heater is switched on
The EV drive indicator lamp comes on
when driving the vehicle using only the
electric motor (traction motor).
Displayed when “ECO Score” or the
basic display of “ECO Savings” is
selected. ( P. 189)

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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.

Interior features3
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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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3-6. Other interior features
Seat heaters
■The seat heaters can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
: If equipped
Turns on the front left seat
heater
Turns on the front right seat
heater
The indicator light comes on.
Push the switch once again to
turn off the seat heater.

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■
Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off, and check that the
indicator is off.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.