2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

4498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Multi-information display
Warning message details and/or
correction procedures are shown
on the multi-information display.
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a war ning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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4508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid systemA buzzer sounds in accordance with the warn-
ing message that is displayed.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the high engine coolant tempera-
ture is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place. ( P. 483)
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning message is shown if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
(If equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem If there is a malfunction, the LED headlights do
not turn on. However, depending on the mal-
function, they may turn on.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
temA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the side doors is not
fully closed The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully
closed.
 Make sure that all the side doors are
closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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)

4538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. ( P. 483)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low A buzzer also sounds.
 When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The
hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be
charged with the shift position in N.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift lever to N A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift lever to P and restart the
hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with
the shift position in N, D or B A buzzer also sounds.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, B or R.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Indicates that the engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is
turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off (vehi-
cles with a smart key system) and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not avail-
able
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the vehicle is idling, battery charge is low,
speed is higher than the EV drive mode operat-
ing speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Use the EV drive mode when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled
*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available
(the battery charge is low, speed is higher than
the EV drive mode speed range, accelerator
pedal is depressed too much) may be dis-
played.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while.
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
 Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 233)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. ( P. 167)
 Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes 3
times)
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions:P. 194
Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
Indicates that the shift lever is shifted while the
accelerator pedal is being depressed A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal.
Other displayed message
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid system (traction bat-
tery) cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air vent may be
blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid
system (traction battery) cooling component
at your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the hybrid sys-
tem.

Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.
Once3 times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while the shift lever was
in P without turning off the
“POWER” switch.
Turn the “POWER” switch
off or bring the electronic
key back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver's door was
opened and closed while the
“POWER” switch was in a
mode other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)