2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C cruise control

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investig ate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(If equipped) •
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
system
A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare
tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Cruise control (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................123
Child-protectors .......................67
Child restraint system............ 134
How your child should
wear the seat belt .................88
Installing child restraints ........ 138
Moon roof precautions .......... 104
Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ... 100
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 401
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........ 336
12-volt battery precautions ................. 379, 481
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 344
Interior ................................... 347
Seat belts .............................. 347
Clock ......................................... 187
Coat hooks ............................... 337
Condenser ................................ 373
Console box ............................. 323 Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 482
Cord hook ................................. 270
Cruise control .......................... 215
Cup holders .............................. 327
Curtain shield airbags ............. 115
Customizable features ............ 518
Daytime running light system .................................... 204
Defogger Rear window ......................... 245
Side mirrors........................... 245
Dimension ................................ 492
Dinghy towing .......................... 236
Display Energy flow ............................. 35
Multi-information display ....... 185
Trip information ..................... 185
Warning message ................. 443
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 358
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Alphabetical index
Switch
Cruise control ....................... 215
“ECO MODE” switch ............ 174
Emergency flasher switch .... 426
EV drive mode switch ........... 170
Engine switch ............... 158, 162
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 426
Headlight switch ................... 202
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Light switches ....................... 202
Power door lock switch........... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 162
Power window switch ............. 98
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 212
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 286
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wiper and washer ........ 208, 212
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 501
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system............... 110
Theft prevention labels ......... 112
Theft prevention labels ........... 112
Tire inflation pressure ............ 390
Tire information Glossary ............................... 512
Size ...................................... 508
Tire identification number ..... 507
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 509 Tires
Chains ...................................230
Checking ...............................382
If you have a flat tire ..............459
Inflation pressure...................390
Inflation pressure sensor .......383
Information ............................505
Replacing ..............................459
Rotating tires .........................382
Size .......................................500
Snow tires .............................230
Spare tire...............................459
Tire pressure warning system ........................382, 435
Tools .........................................459
Total load capacity...................229
Towing Dinghy towing........................236
Emergency towing.................427
Trailer towing.........................235
TRAC .........................................219
Traction control........................219
Transmission Hybrid transmission...............173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 473
Trip information .......................185
Trip meter .................................179
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................501
USB memory ....................266, 274
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Vanity mirrors........................... 331
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 493
Vehicle stability control........... 219
VSC............................................ 219
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 433
Electric power steering system ................................ 434
Key reminder ......................... 451
Master warning...................... 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 434
Brake assist system .............. 434
Brake system ........................ 433
Charging system .... ............... 434
Electric power steering system ................................ 434
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 434
Low brake fluid ...................... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 434
Master warning light .............. 435 Pretensioners ........................ 434
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Slip indicator light .................. 434
SRS airbag system ............... 434
Tire pressure ......................... 435
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 435
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 446
Cruise control ........................ 445
EV drive mode ...................... 446
Hybrid system ....................... 444
Hybrid system overheat ........ 446
Maintenance ......................... 446
Moon roof .............................. 446
N position .............................. 446
Open door ............................. 446
P position .............................. 446
Parking brake ........................ 446
Smart key system ......... 445, 451
Traction battery ..................... 446
Washer Checking ............................... 376
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 230
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 344
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits ............................. 229
Weight ................................... 492
Wheels ...................................... 394
Window lock switch................... 98V
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