2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C warning light

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When trouble arises
449
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power
has dropped because
a long period of time
has elapsed after
shifting the shift lever
to N
A buzzer also sounds. Shift the shift lever to P
and restart the hybrid
system when starting
the vehicle.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in N, D or B
A buzzer also sounds. Shift the shift lever to P.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
accelerator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds. Release the accelera-
tor pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, B or R.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
engine switch is
turned to the “ACC”
or “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a
smart key system) or
the “POWER” switch
is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned
off (vehicles with a
smart key system)
and the driver's door
is opened while the
lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds. Turn the lights off.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
(Flashes)The electronic
key is not
detected when
an attempt is
made to start
the hybrid sys-
tem.
Start the hybrid
system with the
electronic key
present.

456 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes)• The electronic
key could not be
detected when
the “POWER”
switch was
pressed after
the doors were
unlocked with
the mechanical
key.
• The electronic key could not be
detected two
consecutive
times when the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed. Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to start
the hybrid sys-
tem with the
shift lever in a
position other
than P.
Shift the shift
lever to P and
start the hybrid
system.
 Power was
turned off due to
the automatic
power off func-
tion.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approx-
imately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the 12-volt-bat-
tery.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

466 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressu re of the compact spare
tire. ( P. 500)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warnin g system must be reset. ( P. 383)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warn ing system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 236
ABS ........................................... 219
Air conditioning filter............... 397
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 397
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 118
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 123
Airbag warning light............... 434
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 119
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 128
General airbag precautions ......................... 123
Indicators............................... 128
Knee airbag precautions ....... 123
Locations of airbags .............. 115
Modification and
disposal of airbags .............. 127
Proper driving posture ........................ 113, 123
Seat cushion airbag precautions ......................... 123
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 119
Side airbag precautions ........ 123
SRS airbags .......................... 115 Antenna .................................... 253
Anti-lock brake system ........... 219
Assist grips .............................. 338
Audio input ............... 266, 274, 285
Audio system
Antenna................................. 253
Audio input ............ 266, 274, 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player .............................. 254
Cord hook ............................. 270
iPod ....................................... 266
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use ........................... 282
Portable music player .................. 266, 274, 285
Radio..................................... 252
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 286
Type ...................................... 246
USB memory......................... 274
USB port ............................... 274
Automatic air conditioning
systemAir conditioning filter.............. 397
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 236
AUX port ................................... 285
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 325A

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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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Doors
Back door ............................... 71
Door lock .................... 47, 61, 65
Door windows ......................... 98
Rear door child protector ........ 67
Side doors .............................. 65
Side mirrors ............................ 96
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ........................................ 435
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 149
Correct posture..................... 113
Procedures ........................... 148
Winter driving tips ................. 230
Eco drive mode ....................... 174
Electric power steering........... 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 475
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 426
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 433
If a warning light turns on .............................. 433
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 443
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 475
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 471
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 473
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 487
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 477 If you have a flat tire .............459
If you lose your keys .............474
If you think something is
wrong ..................................432
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ..........................488
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .............................427
If your vehicle overheats .......482
Engine
Compartment ........................366
Engine switch ................158, 162
Hood......................................362
How to start the hybrid system ........................158, 162
Identification number .............493
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................471
Ignition switch................158, 162
Overheating...........................482
“POWER” switch ...................162
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................496
Checking ...............................371
Preparing and checking before winter .......................231
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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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