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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 262)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is disabled.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The
hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be
charged with the shift position in N.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift lever to N A buzzer also sounds.
Shift the shift lever to P and restart the
hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys-
tem has been deactivated
Turn the TRAC on. ( P. 262)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. ( P. 167)
Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
Indicates that the shift lever is shifted while the
accelerator pedal is being depressed
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal.
(If equipped)
The system is temporarily canceled because the
operating conditions of the front sensor (tempera-
ture, etc.) are not met.
The following systems may be suspended:
• PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
The system can be operated when the
operating conditions of the front sensor
(temperature, etc.) are met. Turn the system
off, wait for a while, and then turn the sys-
tem back on.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions:P. 194
Carrying out the corresponding ac tion turns the message off.
(If equipped)
The area of the windshield in front of the front
sensor is fogged up or covered with dirt, rain, ice,
snow, etc.
The following systems may be suspended:
• PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
Turn the system off, clear the windshield of
dirt, fog, ice, etc. then turn the system back
on. ( P. 222)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system cannot be used because the vehicle
speed is lower than approximately 32 mph (50
km/h)
Drive the vehicle at 32 mph (50 km/h) or
higher.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system is suspended (The vehicle speed is too
high for the system to operate.)
Reduce the vehicle speed.
Other displayed message
Displayed messageDetails/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent
may be blocked or there may be a gap in the
duct.
Have maintenance performed on the hybrid
battery (traction batter y) cooling component
at your Toyota dealer.
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit
tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
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• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-collision system) (if
equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (ifequipped)
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)