2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C key

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
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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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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
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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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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

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1-2. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles without a smart key sy stem (vehicles without immo-
bilizer system)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 61)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles without a smart key sy stem (vehicles with immobi-
lizer system)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 61)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Vehicles with a smart key system Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 47)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 61)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate