2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

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.

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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 ....... 113
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 114
SRS airbags ....................... 116
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch....... 160
Power (ignition) switch........ 164
EV drive mode .................... 172
Hybrid transmission ............ 175
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ..................... 179
Horn .................................... 180
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 184
Multi-information display ..... 187
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 204
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 217
Driving assist systems ........ 221
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 226
Vehicle load limits ............... 230
Winter driving tips ............... 231
Trailer towing ...................... 235
Dinghy towing ..................... 236 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 247
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 248
Using the radio ................... 254
Using the CD player ........... 256
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 261
Operating an iPod .............. 268
Operating a USB memory ............................ 276
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 284
Using the AUX port............. 287
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 288
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 291
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 295
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 300
Making a phone call ........... 303
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 308
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 314
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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 321
• Interior lights/personal lights .................. 322
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 324
• Glove box ......................... 325
• Console box ..................... 325
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 327
• Cup holders ...................... 329
• Bottle holders ................... 330
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 332
Vanity mirrors ..................... 333
Outside temperature display .............................. 334
Power outlet ....................... 336
Seat heaters ....................... 337
Coat hooks ......................... 339
Assist grips ......................... 340
Floor mat ............................ 341
Luggage cover ................... 343 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 349
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 352
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 359
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 360
Hood ................................... 364
Positioning a floor jack........ 366
Engine compartment .......... 368
12-volt battery ..................... 379
Tires.................................... 384
Tire inflation pressure ......... 392
Wheels................................ 396
Air conditioning filter ........... 399
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 401
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 429
If you think something is wrong ............................ 436
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 437
If a warning message is displayed........................... 447
If you have a flat tire............ 463
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 475
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 477
If you lose your keys ........... 478
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 479
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged..................... 481
If your vehicle overheats ..... 487
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 492
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 493 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 496
Fuel information.................. 506
Tire information .................. 509
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 522
Items to initialize ................. 528
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 530
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 531
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 533
Abbreviation list ......................... 544
Alphabetical index ..................... 546
What to do if... ........................... 558
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Front side marker lights
P. 204
Hood P. 364
Front fog lights  P. 208
Side turn signal lights
P. 178
Parking lights P. 204
Headlights (low beam) P. 204Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 204
Windshield wipers P. 210

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 384
P. 463
P. 392
P. 509
: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 65
Rear window defoggerP. 247
License plate lights P. 204
Rear window wiper P. 214
Rear turn signal lights P. 178
Tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 204
Fuel filler door P. 105

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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS driver airbag P. 116
Front seats
SRS seat cushion
airbags P. 76
P. 116
SRS side airbags P. 116
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 116
Luggage cover P. 343
Seat belts
P. 84
Head restraints
P. 81
Power window
switches
P. 98SRS driver knee
airbag
P. 116
Console box 
Auxiliary box
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Cup holder
P. 325
P. 327
P. 329
Rear seats P. 77