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●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
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2655-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
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Audio system
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Search for desired stations by turning the “TUNE·SCROLL” knob or
pressing the “” or “ ” button on “SEEK/TRACK”.
Select “(add new)”.
To change the preset station to a different one, select and hold the preset
station.
Select “Yes”.
Select “OK” after setting the new preset station.
■Refreshing the station list
Select “Refresh” on the “Station List” screen.
To cancel the refresh, select “Cancel Refresh”.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continu-
ally changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and sur-
rounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted on the rear roof.
Setting station presets
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2985-10. Bluetooth® phone (Multimedia system)
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
Telephone switch (
P. 313)
■Microphone
The vehicle’s built in microphone is used when talking on the
phone.
The person you are speaking to can be heard from the front speak-
ers.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
®
phone in the system. ( P. 289)
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge
on the phone screen. Connection status
Signal strength
Battery charge
Vehicles without moon roofVehicles with moon roof
Status display
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5-11. Bluetooth® (Multimedia system)
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
● In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
● There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth
® audio play.
● Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■ When using the hands-free system
●The multimedia system is muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
● In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a roof or window is open
• If the air conditioning is bl owing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
■ Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
● If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
● If the cellular phone is not connected
● If the cellular phone’s battery is low
● When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines,
etc.
● When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
● When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
Bluetooth®
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5-12. Using the voice command system (Multimedia system)
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the voice command sys-
tem, press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the desired command.
On the list screen, you can select the desired command.
■Microphone
P. 298
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” set to on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( P. 259)
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
Voice command system
The voice command system enables the hands-free system to
be operated using voice commands.
Operations of the voice command system can be performed by
selecting the menu corresponding to each function on the
screen. Even if any menu is selected, commands displayed on
all menus can be operated.
Using the voice command system
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7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi cle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
● In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler may interfere with machine
operation. This may prevent the vehicle from being cleaned properly or
result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the electronic key in a location 6 f t. (2 m) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. ( P. 139)
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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4528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the back door is not yet fully
closed.
Close the back door.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the “POWER” switch off and the driver’s
door is open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule*1
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule*
1.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 373)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada)
(Red)
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9-1.Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P175/65R15 tires
*3: P195/50R16 tires
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length157.3 in. (3995 mm)
Overall width66.7 in. (1695 mm)
Overall height*1
Without moon roof
57.3 in. (1455 mm)
With moon roof
57.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase 100.4 in. (2550 mm)
Tread
Front58.3 in. (1480 mm)*2
57.5 in. (1460 mm)*3
Rear58.1 in. (1475 mm)*2
57.1 in. (1450 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)
845 lb. (380 kg)
