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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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
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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
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusti ng controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . P. 207
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . P. 340
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Navigation system
*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■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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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.
■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bar s, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches.
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players.
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.
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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
Safety infor mation for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.