2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C cruise control

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investig ate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashes)
(If equipped) •
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
system
A buzzer also sounds.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare
tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Cruise control (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................125
Child-protectors .......................67
Child restraint system............ 136
How your child should
wear the seat belt .................88
Installing child restraints ........ 140
Moon roof precautions .......... 104
Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ... 100
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 403
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........ 338
12-volt battery precautions ................. 381, 486
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 346
Interior ................................... 349
Seat belts .............................. 349
Clock ......................................... 189
Coat hooks ............................... 339
Condenser ................................ 375
Console box ............................. 325 Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 487
Cord hook ................................. 272
Cruise control .......................... 217
Cup holders .............................. 329
Curtain shield airbags ............. 116
Customizable features ............ 522
Daytime running light system .................................... 206
Defogger Rear window ......................... 247
Side mirrors........................... 247
Dimension ................................ 496
Dinghy towing .......................... 236
Display Energy flow ............................. 35
Multi-information display ....... 187
Trip information ..................... 187
Warning message ................. 447
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 360
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Switch
Cruise control ....................... 217
“ECO MODE” switch ............ 176
Emergency flasher switch .... 428
EV drive mode switch ........... 172
Engine switch ............... 160, 164
Fog light switch..................... 208
Hazard light switch ............... 428
Headlight switch ................... 204
Ignition switch ............... 160, 164
Light switches ....................... 204
Power door lock switch........... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 164
Power window switch ............. 98
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 214
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 288
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wiper and washer ........ 210, 214
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 505
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system............... 110
Theft prevention labels ......... 113
Theft prevention labels ........... 113
Tire inflation pressure ............ 392
Tire information Glossary ............................... 516
Size ...................................... 512
Tire identification number ..... 511
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 513 Tires
Chains ...................................231
Checking ...............................384
If you have a flat tire ..............463
Inflation pressure...................392
Inflation pressure sensor .......385
Information ............................509
Replacing ..............................463
Rotating tires .........................384
Size .......................................504
Snow tires .............................231
Spare tire...............................463
Tire pressure warning system ........................384, 439
Tools .........................................463
Total load capacity...................230
Towing Dinghy towing........................236
Emergency towing.................431
Trailer towing.........................235
TRAC .........................................221
Traction control........................221
Transmission Hybrid transmission...............175
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 477
Trip information .......................187
Trip meter .................................181
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............415
Switch....................................178
Wattage .................................505
USB memory ....................268, 276
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Vanity mirrors........................... 333
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System ....................................25
Vehicle stability control........... 221
VSC............................................ 221
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 437
Electric power steering system ................................ 438
Key reminder ......................... 455
Master warning...................... 439
Seat belt reminder ................. 439
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 438
Brake assist system .............. 438
Brake system ........................ 437
Charging system .... ............... 438
Electric power steering
system ................................ 438
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 438
Low brake fluid ...................... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 439
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 439
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 438
Master warning light .............. 439 Pretensioners ........................ 438
Seat belt reminder light ......... 439
Slip indicator light .................. 438
SRS airbag system ............... 438
Tire pressure ......................... 439
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 439
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 450
Cruise control ........................ 449
EV drive mode ...................... 450
Hybrid system ....................... 448
Hybrid system overheat ........ 450
Maintenance ......................... 450
Moon roof .............................. 450
N position .............................. 450
Open door ............................. 450
P position .............................. 450
Parking brake ........................ 450
Smart key system ......... 449, 455
Traction battery ..................... 450
Washer Checking ............................... 378
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 231
Switch ........................... 210, 214
Washing and waxing ............... 346
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 226
Load limits ............................. 230
Weight ................................... 496
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window lock switch................... 98V
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