2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C key

539What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
(P. 188)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 443)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 200)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 441, 449)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles with a multi-information display: Check the message on the multi-
information display. ( P. 449)
The “POWER” switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

543Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 40
Child-protectors .................... 128
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 158
Power window precautions ... 161
Removed key battery precautions......................... 415
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 348
12-volt battery precautions................. 396, 481
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 369
Clock........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 360
Condenser................................ 391
Console box ............................. 353
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 483
Cord hook................................. 250
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 514 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 342
Side mirrors .......................... 342
Dimension ................................ 490
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 107
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Doors Back door ............................. 133
Door lock .............................. 127
Door windows ....................... 158
Rear door child protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 124
Side mirrors .......................... 156
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 443
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 241D

544Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 197
Electric power steering ........... 232
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 430
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........................ 441, 449
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 441
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 487
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 478
If you have a flat tire ............ 462
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is wrong.................................. 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 431
If your vehicle needs to be towed............................. 433
If your vehicle overheats ....... 483 Engine
Compartment ........................ 385
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
Hood ..................................... 382
How to start the hybrid
system ........................ 182, 186
Identification number ............ 491
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 473
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Overheating .......................... 483
“POWER” switch................... 186
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 494
Checking............................... 389
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 241
Engine oil Capacity................................ 493
Checking............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity................................ 494
Checking............................... 389
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Engine switch .................. 182, 186
EPS ........................................... 232
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Event data recorder................... 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 478
E

546Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 384
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ................... 124, 133
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
Engine switch................ 182, 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Key battery............................ 413
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
“POWER” switch ................... 186
Wireless remote control key...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 37 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 427
Wattage ................................ 498
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 420
Wattage ................................ 498
Lights Emergency flasher switch..... 430
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 430
Headlight switch ................... 201
Instrument panel light switch ................................. 201
Interior lights switch .............. 350
Parking light switch ............... 201
Personal light switch ............. 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Side marker light switch........ 201
Tail light switch ..................... 201
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 498
Load capacity .......................... 179
Lock steering column ..... 184, 189
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 498
Luggage cover ......................... 362
J
K
L

548Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Radiator .................................... 391
Radio......................................... 264
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 146
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 425
Wattage ................................ 498
Rear view monitor system
*.................................. 222
Rear window defogger ............ 342
Rear window wiper .................. 211
Reset the maintenance data ... 373
Replacing Fuses .................................... 416
Key battery............................ 413
Light bulbs ............................ 420
Tires ...................................... 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 522 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 28
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 369
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............. 34
Reminder light ...................... 443
Seat belt extenders................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners........... 32
Seat cushion airbag .................. 37
Seat heaters ............................. 348
Seating capacity ...................... 179
Seats Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child
restraint system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 369
Front seat adjustment ........... 145
Front seat adjustment precautions......................... 145
Head restraint ....................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 348
Service reminder indicators................................. 86
RS

549Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Shift leverIf the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 475
Transmission ........................ 196
Shift lock system ..................... 475
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Wattage ................................ 498
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 342
Smart key system Entry function ........................ 138
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 182, 186
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 497
Storage location .................... 462
Spark plug ................................ 495
Specifications .......................... 490
Speedometer .............................. 91
Steering
Column lock release ..... 184, 189
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 153
Audio switches ...................... 249
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............. 427
Storage feature ........................ 352
Storage precautions ................ 177
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 487
Sun visors ................................ 357 Switch
Cruise control ....................... 218
Eco drive mode switch.......... 197
Emergency flasher switch..... 430
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
EV drive mode switch ........... 193
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 430
Headlight switch ................... 201
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Light switches ....................... 201
Power door lock switch ......... 127
“POWER” switch................... 186
Power window switch ........... 158
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 211
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 249
VSC OFF switch ................... 233
Window lock switch .............. 158
Wiper and washer......... 207, 211
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

551Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 441
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Key reminder ........................ 456
Master warning ..................... 443
Seat belt reminder ................ 443
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.......... 442
Brake assist system .............. 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system ................... 442
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 442
Low brake fluid...................... 441
Low fuel level ........................ 443
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Master warning light.............. 443
Pretensioners........................ 442
Seat belt reminder light ......... 443
Slip indicator light.................. 442
SRS airbag system ............... 442
Tire pressure......................... 444
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 444 Warning messages.................. 449
Washer
Checking............................... 393
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Switch ........................... 207, 211
Washing and waxing ............... 366
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 179
Load limits ............................ 179
Weight .................................. 490
Wheels...................................... 409
Window lock switch ................ 158
Windows Power windows..................... 158
Rear window defogger.......... 342
Washer ......................... 207, 211
Windshield wipers ................... 207
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 413
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 266
W