2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
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 advice 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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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)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 ........ 108 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
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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 (vehicles without a smart
key system) ..................... 182
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 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
Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 218
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 237
Automatic High Beam ....... 242 4-6. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 247
Rear view monitor system ............................. 251
Driving assist systems ....... 261
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 267
Winter driving tips .............. 270
5-1. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 276
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............. 277
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 279
USB port/AUX port ............ 280
Basic audio operations ...... 282
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 284
General settings ................ 285
Audio settings .................... 287
Display settings ................. 288
Voice settings .................... 289
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source.............................. 290
List screen operation ......... 291
Optimal use of the multimedia system........... 293
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 294
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 296
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod........... 302
Listening to a USB memory device.............................. 307
Using the AUX port ........... 312
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless communication ................ 313
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the first
time ................................. 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first
time ................................. 318
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 319
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 321
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 323
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 324
5-9. Bluetooth
® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 325 5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone .............................. 327
Making a call...................... 330
Receiving a call ................. 333
Speaking on the phone...... 334
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 338
Using the steering wheel switches........................... 343
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................ 344
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 346
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 356
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 360
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system ............................. 365

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 370
Seat heaters ...................... 378
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 379
• Interior lights ................. 380
• Personal lights .............. 380
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 382
• Glove box...................... 383
• Console box .................. 383
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 384
• Cup holders .................. 385
• Bottle holders ................ 386
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Outside temperature display........................... 387
• Power outlet .................. 389
• Coat hooks.................... 390
• Assist grips ................... 391
• Luggage cover .............. 392 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 399
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 402
General maintenance ........ 405
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 408
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 409
Hood .................................. 412
Positioning a floor jack....... 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
12-volt battery .................... 424
Tires................................... 428
Tire inflation pressure ........ 437
Wheels............................... 440
Air conditioning filter .......... 442
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 444
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 447
Light bulbs ......................... 451
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 463
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 465
If you think something is wrong .............................. 472
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 473
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 482
If you have a flat tire .......... 497
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 508
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 510
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 511
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 513
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 522 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 526
Fuel information ................. 535
Tire information.................. 538
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 550
Items to initialize ................ 555
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 558
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 559
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 561 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 572
Alphabetical index ...................... 577
10For ownersIndex
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for in formation regarding the navi-
gation system.

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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota