2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Pictorial indexInterior
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Power window switches P. 98
Bottle holders P. 328
Door lock switch P. 65
Window lock switch P. 98
Type AInside door lock buttons
P. 66
Power window switches P. 98
Bottle holders P. 328
Door lock switch P. 65
Window lock switch P. 98
Type BInside door lock buttons
P. 66

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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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Before driving
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors ( P. 4 8 )
Unlocks and locks the back door ( P. 49)
Starts the hybrid system ( P. 162)
Electronic key
Electronic keyElectronic key

: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door.* (Grip the pas-
senger’s door handle to unlock
all doors.)
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 53)
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Unlocking and locking the back door
Press the button to unlock the
back door.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Press the button to lock the back
door.