2015 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

4578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Once
Contin-uous
(For 5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the entry func-
tion after the electronic key was
carried outside the vehicle with-
out turning off the “POWER”
switch.
 Turn the “POWER” switch
off and lock the doors
again.
9 times
An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system without the
electronic key being present, or
the electronic key was not func-
tioning normally.
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
while a shift lever position other
than P was selected without
turning off the “POWER”
switch.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4588-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Contin-uousContin-uous
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while a shift lever posi-
tion other than P was selected
without turning off the
“POWER” switch.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.

Contin-
uous
(5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec- onds)
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside door
lock button into the lock posi-
tion, and then closing the door
while pulling on the outside
door handle with the electronic
key still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Once
• The electronic key could notbe detected when the
“POWER” switch was
pressed after the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key.
• The electronic key could not be detected two consecutive
times when the “POWER”
switch was pressed.
 Touch the electronic key to
the “POWER” switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Once
An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system with the shift
lever in a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P
and start the hybrid sys-
tem.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting
the hybrid system,
increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the
12-volt-battery.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 413)
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4608-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Once
The driver's door was opened
and closed with the “POWER”
switch turned off and then the
“POWER” switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the hybrid system being
started.
Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly
(P. 476), the “POWER” switch
was touched with the electronic
key.
 Press the “POWER”
switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the “POWER” switch being
pressed.
Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal and mov-
ing the steering wheel left
and right.
Once

The “POWER” switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
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4618-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound. Once

After the “POWER” switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.

Turn the “POWER” switch
off.
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 430)
*: Jack handle, wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 3 9 8
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Spare wheel cushions
To o l b a g
*
Spare tire
Jack1
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3
4
5

4638-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

4648-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Move the driver seat to the front
most position.
Push the tabs in and remove
the cover by pulling it towards
you.
Take out the jack.For tightening
For loosening
Taking out the jack
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2
3
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