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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
6Interior features7Maintenance and care
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17Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)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. 423
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 372
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Navigation system
*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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451-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 -
18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front pass enger will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied.
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461-1. For safe use
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than
a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not de ploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
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501-1. For safe use
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification
system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi-
fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
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511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Adult*1
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder light
Off*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front passenger sideActivated*2
or
deactivated
*3
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
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761-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt-
age system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as contains parts
that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
Warning label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor)Power control unit with DC/DC
converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
High voltage cables (orange)1
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1313-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■Switching the door unlock functi on (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold
or for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 140
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Unlocking doorsBeep
Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once