2013 TOYOTA PRIUS C park assist

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. ( P. 222)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
●The system operates in the following situations:
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● Hill-start assist control cannot be operated while the slip indicator light is
illuminated.
■ Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-
ating conditions explained above have been met.
Assists with starting off and tem porarily maintains braking power
even if the foot is re moved from the brake peda l when starting off on
an incline or a slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Hill-start assist control buzzer
●When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to P.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
• The brake pedal has been depressed for more than approximately 3 minutes.
● If a buzzer other than the hill-start assist control buzzer is sounding, the
hill-start assist control buzzer may not sound.
■ If the slip indicator comes on
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

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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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552 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors........................... 331
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 493
Vehicle stability control........... 219
VSC............................................ 219
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 433
Electric power steering system ................................ 434
Key reminder ......................... 451
Master warning...................... 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 434
Brake assist system .............. 434
Brake system ........................ 433
Charging system .... ............... 434
Electric power steering system ................................ 434
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 434
Low brake fluid ...................... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 434
Master warning light .............. 435 Pretensioners ........................ 434
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Slip indicator light .................. 434
SRS airbag system ............... 434
Tire pressure ......................... 435
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 435
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 446
Cruise control ........................ 445
EV drive mode ...................... 446
Hybrid system ....................... 444
Hybrid system overheat ........ 446
Maintenance ......................... 446
Moon roof .............................. 446
N position .............................. 446
Open door ............................. 446
P position .............................. 446
Parking brake ........................ 446
Smart key system ......... 445, 451
Traction battery ..................... 446
Washer Checking ............................... 376
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 230
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 344
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits ............................. 229
Weight ................................... 492
Wheels ...................................... 394
Window lock switch................... 98V
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