2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C airbag off

591-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
● Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
and seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side can cause death or
serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi-
nated, because the front passenger airbag and seat cushion airbag in the
front passenger side could inflate with considerable speed and force. Oth-
erwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system
on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri-
ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or an accident.

681-1. For safe use
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 32)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 199)Shift position indicator
(P. 197)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 201) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
P. 197)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 201)EV drive indicator lamp
(P. 73)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 201)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 247)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 205)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor ( P. 247)
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(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 242)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 262)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator (P. 82)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 262)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(P. 237)
“READY” indicator
( P. 182, 186)
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(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 224)
EV drive mode indicator
( P. 193)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor ( P. 50)*1

4007-1. Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle's interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 39)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

4788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners
(front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 3 9 )
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator la mp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not
turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation
pressure. The tire pressu re warning light will go off after a few minutes.

585Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
SensorAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 220
Front sensor.......................... 220
Laser sensor ......................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 220
Monocular camera sensor .... 220
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 220
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
Transmission ........................ 196
Shift lock system ..................... 510
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Wattage ................................ 534
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 372
Smart key system
Entry function ........................ 138
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 182, 186
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 533
Storage location .................... 497
Spark plug ................................ 531
Specifications .......................... 526
Speedometer .............................. 91
Steering
Column lock release ..... 184, 189
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 153
Audio switches ...................... 279 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Storage feature ........................ 382
Storage precautions................ 177
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 522
Sun visors ................................ 387
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 242
Cruise control ....................... 247
Eco drive mode switch.......... 197
Emergency flasher switch..... 462
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
EV drive mode switch ........... 193
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 462
Headlight switch ................... 201
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 239
Light switches ....................... 201
Power door lock switch ......... 127
PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 227
“POWER” switch................... 186
Power window switch ........... 158
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 211
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 279
VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch .............. 158
Wiper and washer......... 207, 211
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.