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5119-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima-
rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Tire related termMeaning
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5179-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
Door lock (P. 124, 133, 476)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Lights (P. 201)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one
step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked
in one step. —O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
*Off On O O
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off
On O O
Shifting gears to P unlocks
all doors. On
Off O O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors. On
Off O O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada) On Off O O
12
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5189-2. Customization
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
Illumination (P. 349)
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Seat belt reminder (P. 443)
■Automatic air conditioning system (P. 340)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds
7.5 secondsOO
30 secondsOO
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position
*1OnOff—O
Operation after the
“POWER” switch is turned
off
*2OnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*2
OnOff—O
Interior light controlOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzer On Off — O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Air conditioning control of
Eco drive modeOnOff—O
12
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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)
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540What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 441, 449.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 462)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 487)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 340
ABS ........................................... 232
Air conditioning filter .............. 411
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 411
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 340
Airbags Airbag operating conditions ............................. 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 40
Airbag warning light .............. 442
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification system............. 50
General airbag precautions........................... 40
Indicators ................................ 50
Knee airbag precautions ......... 40
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 44
Proper driving posture ........................... 26, 40
Seat cushion airbag precautions........................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 40
SRS airbags............................ 37 Antenna .................................... 265
Anti-lock brake system ........... 232
Assist grips .............................. 361
Audio input .............................. 250
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 331
Audio input............................ 250
AUX port ............................... 250
CD player.............................. 266
Cord hook ............................. 250
iPod ...................................... 272
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 266
Optimal use .......................... 263
Portable music
player ................................. 250
Radio .................................... 264
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 249
Type...................................... 246
USB memory ........................ 277
USB port ............................... 250
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 411
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 340
AUX port................................... 250
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 354
A
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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542Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Back door ................................. 133
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 425
Wattage ................................ 498
Battery
Checking ............................... 394
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 76
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 478
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 241
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 295
Portable player...................... 283
Set up ................................... 287
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 295
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 300
Set up ................................... 288
Bottle holders .......................... 356
Brake Fluid ...................................... 496
Parking brake........................ 200
Brake assist ............................. 232
Break-in tips............................. 168 Care
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior .................................. 369
Seat belts.............................. 369
Cargo capacity......................... 179
CD player.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 242
Child-protectors ...................... 128
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 58
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 58
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 50
Infant seat, definition .............. 58
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts.............................. 63
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 67
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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