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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 37
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 50
Safety information for children ............................. 56
Child restraint systems ........ 57
Installing child restraints ...... 61
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 70
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 71
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 76
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 82
Theft prevention labels ........ 84
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 86
Gauges and meters............. 91
Multi-information display ..... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 107 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 124
Back door .......................... 133
Smart key system .............. 138
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 145
Rear seats ......................... 146
Head restraints .................. 150
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 153
Inside rear view mirror ....... 155
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 156
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 158
Moon roof .......................... 162
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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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
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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
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 430
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 431
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 440
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds................. 441
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 449
If you have a flat tire .......... 462
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 475
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 476
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 478
If your vehicle overheats ... 483
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 487 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 490
Fuel information ................. 499
Tire information.................. 502
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 514
Items to initialize ................ 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 523
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 525
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
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■Instrument panel
Engine/“POWER” switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182, 186
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 182, 186
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 441
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4491
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outside rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (P. 3 2 )
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for
each rear seat.
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in c onjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released with the shift lever in D or B.
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
■ EV drive indicator lamp
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
The EV drive indicator lamp comes on
when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the gas-
oline engine is stopped.
Displayed when “ECO Score” or the
basic display of “ECO Savings” is
selected. (
P. 98)