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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 175
Vehicle load limits ............. 179
Trailer towing..................... 180
Dinghy towing.................... 181
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 182
Power (ignition) switch ...... 186
EV drive mode................... 193
Hybrid transmission........... 196
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake .................... 200
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 201
Fog light switch ................. 205
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 211
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor system ............................. 222
Driving assist systems ....... 232
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 238
Winter driving tips .............. 241
5-1. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 246
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............. 247
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 249
USB port/AUX port ............ 250
Basic audio operations ...... 252
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 254
General settings ................ 255
Audio settings .................... 257
Display settings ................. 258
Voice settings .................... 259
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source.............................. 260
List screen operation ......... 261
Optimal use of the multimedia system..... 263
4Driving
5Audio system
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)5-5. Using the radio
(Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 264
5-6. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 266
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod........... 272
Listening to a USB memory device................ 277
Using the AUX port ........... 282
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 283
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for
the first time .................... 287
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for
the first time .................... 288
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 289
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 291
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 293
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 294 5-9. Bluetooth
® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 295
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone .............................. 297
Making a call...................... 300
Receiving a call ................. 303
Speaking on the phone...... 304
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 308
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 313
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................ 314
Contact/ Call History Settings ........ 316
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 326
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 330
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 335
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 340
Seat heaters ...................... 348
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 349
• Interior lights ................. 350
• Personal lights .............. 350
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 352
• Glove box...................... 353
• Console box .................. 353
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 354
• Cup holders .................. 355
• Bottle holders ................ 356
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 357
• Sun visors ..................... 357
• Vanity mirrors................ 357
• Outside temperature display........................... 357
• Power outlet .................. 359
• Coat hooks.................... 360
• Assist grips ................... 361
• Luggage cover .............. 362 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 369
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 372
General maintenance ........ 375
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 378
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 379
Hood .................................. 382
Positioning a floor jack....... 384
Engine compartment ......... 385
12-volt battery .................... 394
Tires................................... 398
Tire inflation pressure ........ 406
Wheels............................... 409
Air conditioning filter .......... 411
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 413
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 416
Light bulbs ......................... 420
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
■Switches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Instrument panel light control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
AUX port/USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 246
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 247
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 249
USB port/AUX port ............ 250
Basic audio operations...... 252
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu....................... 254
General settings ................ 255
Audio settings ................... 257
Display settings ................. 258
Voice settings.................... 259
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 260
List screen operation......... 261
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 263
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation................. 264
5-6. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 266
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)5-7. Using an external device
(Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod .......... 272
Listening to a USB memory device................ 277
Using the AUX port ........... 282
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 283
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for
the first time .................... 287
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for
the first time .................... 288
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 289
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 291
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 293
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 294
5-9. Bluetooth
® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 295 5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ............................. 297
Making a call ..................... 300
Receiving a call ................. 303
Speaking on the phone ..... 304
Bluetooth
® phone
message function............ 308
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 313
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 314
Contact/ Call History Settings ....... 316
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 326
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 330
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system ............................ 335
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2505-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
iPod
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if
it is not turned on.
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USB memory
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.
Turn on the power of the USB memory device if it is not turned on.
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Portable audio player
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
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Cord hook
A cord can be secured as
shown in the illustration.
Cords with a diameter of
approximately 0.2 in. (5 mm)
can be secured.
USB port/AUX por t
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the USB/AUX port as indicated below. Select “iPod”, “USB” or
“AUX” on the audio source selection screen and the device can
be operated via multimedia system.
Connecting using the USB/AUX port
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■Operating portable audio players co nnected to the multimedia system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio player itself.
■ When using a portable audio player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio player.
Using the AUX por t
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the
“AUDIO” button, then select “AUX” to display the audio control
screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect a portable audio player or operate the device controls.