2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C seats

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci-
dent.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise,
they are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in t he event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do no t apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of st eering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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4-2. Maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever
operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

512 6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second co
lumn of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

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Alphabetical index
Back door................................... 71
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Wattage ................................ 501
Battery
Checking .............................. 377
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 29
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 477
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 231
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio .................. 289
Portable player ..................... 298
Set up ................................... 306
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio .................................. 293
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call ............. 301
Set up ................................... 312
Bottle holders .......................... 328
Brake Fluid...................................... 499
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 219
Break-in tips ............................ 149 Care
Exterior ..................................344
Interior ...................................347
Seat belts ..............................347
Cargo capacity .........................224
CD player ..................................254
Chains .......................................230
Child-protectors .........................67
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........134
Booster seats, installation .....138
Convertible seats, definition .............................134
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................138
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
Infant seat, definition .............134
Infant seats, installation.........138
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............139
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................140
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................144
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546 Alphabetical index
Engine oilCapacity ................................ 495
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................ 496
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine switch ................... 158, 162
EPS ............................................ 219
EV drive mode .......................... 170
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat................................... 339
Fluid Brake ..................................... 499
Washer .................................. 376
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 501
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 501
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 128 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 435
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 501
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 176
Wattage................................. 501
Fuel Capacity ................................ 494
Fuel gauge ............................ 179
Gas station information ......... 556
Information ............................ 502
Refueling ............................... 105
Type ...................................... 494
Fuel door .................................. 105
Fuel filler door .......................... 105
Fuses ........................................ 402
Gas station information .......... 556
Gauges...................................... 179
Glove box ................................. 323
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 426
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 501
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550 Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............84
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................88
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 138
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 347
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).................... 88
How to wear your seat belt......84
How your child should
wear the seat belt .................88
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............90
Reminder light ....................... 435
Seat belt extenders .................89
Seat belt pretensioners ...........88
Seat cushion airbag ................. 115
Seat heaters.............................. 335
Seating capacity....................... 229
Seats Adjustment ..............................76
Adjustment precautions........... 76
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ........................... 138
Cleaning ................................ 347
Front seat adjustment .............76
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................76
Head restraint..........................81
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 113
Seat heaters .......................... 335
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 182 Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 473
Transmission......................... 173
Shift lock system ..................... 473
Side airbags ............................. 115
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 501
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 96
Defogger ............................... 245
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 47
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 158, 162
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 500
Storage location .................... 459
Spark plug ................................ 497
Specifications .......................... 492
Speedometer ............................ 179
Steering
Column lock release ..... 160, 166
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 93
Audio switches ...................... 286
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 501
Storage feature ........................ 322
Storage precautions ................ 227
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 487
Sun visors ................................ 330S