2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C transmission

356 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery Check the connections. ( P. 379)
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 503)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(P. 503)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec- tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints
(Adjustable type) • Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park” mech-
anism • When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel- lift type truck from the front, the
vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
( P. 430, 434)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

502 6-1. Specifications
Hybrid transmission
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Toyota dealer.
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by
vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

516 6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed
or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second co
lumn of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below

554 Alphabetical index
SeatsAdjustment ..............................76
Adjustment precautions........... 76
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ........................... 140
Cleaning ................................ 349
Front seat adjustment .............76
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................76
Head restraint..........................81
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 114
Seat heaters .......................... 337
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 184
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 477
Transmission ......................... 175
Shift lock system ..................... 477
Side airbags.............................. 116
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Wattage ................................. 505
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............96
Defogger ............................... 247 Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 47
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 160, 164
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 504
Storage location .................... 463
Spark plug ................................ 501
Specifications .......................... 496
Speedometer ............................ 181
Steering
Column lock release ..... 162, 168
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 93
Audio switches ...................... 288
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Wattage................................. 505
Storage feature ........................ 324
Storage precautions ................ 228
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 492
Sun visors ................................ 332

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Alphabetical index
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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