2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

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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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450 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Indicates that the EV
drive mode is not
available
*2
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the vehicle
is idling, battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode operating
speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.Use the EV drive mode
when it becomes avail-
able.
(Flashes 3
times) Indicates that the EV
drive mode has been
automatically can-
celled
*2
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason the EV
drive mode is not
available (the battery
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV
drive mode speed
range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too
much) may be dis-
played.
Drive the vehicle for a
while.
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement” for the maintena nce interval applicable to your
vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 170
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5
When trouble arises
451
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.
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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.

452 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times
(Flashes)The electronic
key was carried
outside the
vehicle and the
driver’s door
was opened
and closed
while the shift
lever was in P
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off or
bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
The electronic
key was carried
outside the
vehicle and a
door other than
the driver's door
was opened
and closed
while the
“POWER”
switch was in a
mode other
than off. Bring the elec-
tronic key back
into the vehicle.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceContinuous
(For 5 seconds)
(Displayed alter- nately)
(Flashes) An attempt was
made to lock
the doors using
the entry func-
tion after the
electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
Turn the
“POWER”
switch off and
lock the doors
again.
9 times
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to start
the hybrid sys-
tem without the
electronic key
being present,
or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regu-
lar key was not
inside the vehi-
cle.
Confirm that the
electronic key is
inside the vehi-
cle.
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454 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Continuous(Flashes)The driver’s
door was
opened while a
shift lever posi-
tion other than
P was selected
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
Shift the shift
lever to P.
ContinuousContinuous
(Displayed alter-
nately)
(Flashes) The electronic
key was carried
outside the
vehicle and the
driver’s door
was opened
and closed
while a shift
lever position
other than P
was selected
without turning
off the
“POWER”
switch.
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Bring the elec- tronic key back
into the vehicle.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
OnceContinuous
(Flashes)
An attempt was
made to lock
the doors using
the smart key
system while
the electronic
key was still
inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve the
electronic key
from the vehi-
cle and lock the
doors again.
An attempt was
made to lock
either front door
by opening a
door and putting
the inside door
lock button into
the lock posi-
tion, and then
closing the door
while pulling on
the outside door
handle with the
electronic key
still inside the
vehicle.
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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.
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