2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C ignition

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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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Cruise control switch  P. 215
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart key
system)
P. 158
Audio remote control
switches
P. 286
Talk switch , *1
Telephone switches
, *2 P. 293
Horn P. 178
Climate remote co
ntrol switches P. 241
“DISP” switch P. 186
“TRIP” switch P. 186

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CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off
● Do not top off the fuel tank
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the
hybrid system.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid
light and a beep sound, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if
the engine is stopped. (The engine starts or stops automatically in
accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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2-1. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybr id system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■ Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the hybrid system may not be
started. ( P. 173)
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press the “POWER” switch.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make
Gap
DENSO FK16R-A8
0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
12-volt battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):
Fully charged
Half charged
Discharged 12.5 V or over
11 . 0

12.5 V
Under
11.0 V
(*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all the lights are turned off)
Charging rates 3.5 A or less
(Recharge within 10 hours)