2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

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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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 ......... 128
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
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges 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 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 ..................... 293
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 298
Making a phone call ........... 301
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 306
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 312
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 319
• Interior lights/personal lights .................. 320
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 322
• Glove box ......................... 323
• Console box ..................... 323
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 325
• Cup holders ...................... 327
• Bottle holders ................... 328
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 330
Vanity mirrors ..................... 331
Outside temperature display .............................. 332
Power outlet ....................... 334
Seat heaters ....................... 335
Coat hooks ......................... 337
Assist grips ......................... 338
Floor mat ............................ 339
Luggage cover ................... 341 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 344
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 347
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 350
General maintenance ......... 353
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 357
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 358
Hood ................................... 362
Positioning a floor jack........ 364
Engine compartment .......... 366
12-volt battery ..................... 377
Tires.................................... 382
Tire inflation pressure ......... 390
Wheels................................ 394
Air conditioning filter ........... 397
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 399
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 402
Light bulbs .......................... 413
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 426
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 427
If you think something is wrong ................................ 432
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 433
If a warning message is displayed........................... 443
If you have a flat tire............ 459
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 471
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 473
If you lose your keys ........... 474
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 475
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged..................... 477
If your vehicle overheats ..... 482
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 487
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 488 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 492
Fuel information.................. 502
Tire information .................. 505
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 518
Items to initialize ................. 524
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 526
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 527
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 529
Abbreviation list ........................ 540
Alphabetical index .................... 542
What to do if... .......................... 554
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Front turn signal lights P. 176
Front side marker lights
P. 202
Hood P. 362
Front fog lights  P. 206
Side turn signal lights
P. 176
Parking lights P. 202
Headlights (low beam) P. 202Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 202
Windshield wipers P. 208

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 382
P. 459
P. 390
P. 505
: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 65
Rear window defoggerP. 245
License plate lights P. 202
Rear window wiper P. 212
Rear turn signal lights P. 176
Tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 202
Fuel filler door P. 105

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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. 341
Seat belts
P. 84
Head restraints
P. 81
Power window
switches
P. 98SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 115
Console box 
Auxiliary box
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Cup holder
P. 323
P. 325
P. 327
Rear seats P. 77