2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C Head

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 24
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 42
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 47
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 71
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 76
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 81
Seat belts ............................. 84
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Moon roof ........................... 101 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 110
Theft prevention labels ....... 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 128
Child restraint systems ....... 134
Installing child restraints ..... 138
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 158
Power (ignition) switch........ 162
EV drive mode .................... 170
Hybrid transmission ............ 173
Turn signal lever ................. 176
Parking brake ..................... 177
Horn .................................... 178
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 179
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 182
Multi-information display ..... 185
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 215
Driving assist systems ........ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 222
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 234 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 236
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 245
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 246
Using the radio ................... 252
Using the CD player ........... 254
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 259
Operating an iPod .............. 266
Operating a USB memory ............................ 274
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 282
Using the AUX port............. 285
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 286
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 289
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 293
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 298
Making a phone call ........... 301
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 306
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 312
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Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Front turn signal lights P. 176
Front side marker lights
P. 202
Hood P. 362
Front fog lights  P. 206
Side turn signal lights
P. 176
Parking lights P. 202
Headlights (low beam) P. 202Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 202
Windshield wipers P. 208

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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS driver airbag P. 115
Front seats
SRS seat cushion
airbags P. 76
P. 115
SRS side airbags P. 115
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 115
Luggage cover P. 341
Seat belts
P. 84
Head restraints
P. 81
Power window
switches
P. 98SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 115
Console box 
Auxiliary box
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Cup holder
P. 323
P. 325
P. 327
Rear seats P. 77

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Hood lock release lever P. 362
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 179
P. 185
Glove box
P. 323
Fuel filler door opener P. 105
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 383
AUX port/USB port
P. 266, 274, 285
Power outlet P. 334
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart key system)
P. 158
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever P. 93
Audio system 
Display Audio system
, *
P. 246
Emergency flasher switch P. 426
Headlight switch P. 202
Turn signal lever P. 176
Fog light switch  P. 206
Floor mat P. 339
Cord hook P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 208
P. 212

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 24
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 29
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 42
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 47
Wireless remote control ..... 61
Side doors .......................... 65
Back door ........................... 71
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 76
Rear seats.......................... 77
Head restraints................... 81
Seat belts ........................... 84
Steering wheel ................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 94
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 96 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Moon roof ......................... 101
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 110
Theft prevention labels..... 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 128
Child restraint systems..... 134
Installing child restraints ........................ 138

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
CAUTION
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When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

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CAUTION
●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
● If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
●The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
● When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
● When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.