2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

337
3-6. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.
: If equipped

338
3-6. Other interior features
Assist grips
CAUTION
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
An assist grip installed on the ce iling can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Front
Rear (if equipped)

339
3-6. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the  marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
STEP1
*
STEP2

340 3-6. Other interior features
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■When installing the driver's floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.

341
3-6. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Luggage cover
: If equipped
■Removing the luggage cover
Unhook the cords.
Push the luggage cover for-
ward to disengage the
anchors.
Remove the luggage cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

342 3-6. Other interior features
■Installing the luggage cover
Place the luggage cover on
the anchors.
Push the luggage cover until a
click sound is heard.
Hook the cords.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

Maintenance and care4
343
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning 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

344
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler may interfere with
machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from being cleaned
properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.