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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of 
each 
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for 
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
8When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 
     
        
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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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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Audio remote control switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 249
Climate remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 344
“DISP” switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 95
“TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 95
Cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 218
Telephone switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 313
Talk switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 335
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
When a steering wheel switch is
touched, an illustration of the
switch is shown on the screen,
helping the driver to confirm which
switch they are touching without
needing to look down at their
hands.
The touch tracer display can be
turned off. (P. 103)
If an audio/navigation system is used that is not compatible with the steer-
ing switches in this vehicle, the audio switch display may not operate cor-
rectly.
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to change the dis-
played item. The “TRIP” switch
may also be used for certain
items.
Touch tracer display (if equipped)
Switching the display 
     
        
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1072. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Audio system
Multi-information display
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display and audio system. 
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1092. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Audio system
Multi-information 
display
When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine
When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric
motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery) 
     
        
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1102. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery) statusLow FullLow Full
Audio system
Multi-information 
display