2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C instrument cluster

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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
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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
3Interior features

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

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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. (P. 175)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 187)

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and multi-informat ion display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.

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When driving
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the engine and its components
This vehicle is not installed with an engine coolant temperature gauge.
Instead, is shown on the multi-information display. The engine may
be overheating if is shown on the multi-information display. In this
case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 487)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster inform
the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warn ing lights illuminated.

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When driving
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be
a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights
do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 178)Driving ready indicator
( P. 160, 164)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 205)EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 204)Shift position indicator
( P. 176)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 204)“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 176)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 208)EV drive indicator lamp
( P. 194)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator ( P. 110)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
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Slip indicator ( P. 222)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor (P. 130)*1

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle's systems. ( P. 437)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be
a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights
do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*3: For vehicles sold in Canada
(red)
(yellow)(Flashes)
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