4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and pry off the cover as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the screw-
driver with tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights, front fog lights (if
equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to
have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
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4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
*1: Brake system warning buzzer: When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer P. 200
(If equipped)
PCS warning light When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision system)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision system) is tempo-
rarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
Clear the dirt, fog, conden sation, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 222)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera-
tional range
Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
When the warning light is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Collision system) is disabled or both are disabled.
To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 227, 262)
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 478)
• Flat tire ( P. 497)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
( P. 479)
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 40
Child-protectors .................... 128
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 158
Power window precautions ... 161
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 446
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 378
12-volt battery precautions ................. 426, 516
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 399
Seat belts .............................. 400
Clock ........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 390
Condenser ................................ 421
Console box ............................. 383
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 518
Cord hook................................. 280
Cruise control .......................... 247
Cup holders.............................. 385
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 550 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 372
Side mirrors .......................... 372
Dimension ................................ 526
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 108
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 482
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Doors Back door ............................. 133
Door lock .............................. 127
Door windows ....................... 158
Rear door child protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 124
Side mirrors .......................... 156
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 475
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 270D
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Floor mat .................................... 24
FluidBrake .................................... 532
Washer ................................. 423
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 205
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 205
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 475
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 145
Front sensor............................. 220
Automatic High Beam ........... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 220
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 220
Precautions ........................... 221
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 534
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Fuel Capacity ................................ 528
Fuel gauge .............................. 91
Information ............................ 535
Refueling............................... 214
Type ...................................... 528
Fuel door .................................. 214
Fuel filler door.......................... 214
Fuses ........................................ 447 Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 383
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 462
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 150
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 201
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 372
Hill-start assist control ........... 261
Hood ......................................... 412
Horn .......................................... 153
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 108
High voltage components ....... 76
Hybrid system indicator ........ 102
“POWER” switch................... 186
Vehicle Proximity Notification System .............. 72
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I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 528
Tire........................................ 538
Vehicle .................................. 527
Ignition switch ................. 182, 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 381
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights ........................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 555
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Interior lights Switch ................................... 380
Wattage ................................ 534
iPod ........................................... 302
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 414
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 497
Jack handle .............................. 497
Keyless entry ................... 124, 133
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
Engine switch................ 182, 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Key battery............................ 444
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
“POWER” switch ................... 186
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 37 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 237
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 237
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 534
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 451
Wattage ................................ 534
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 242
Emergency flasher switch..... 462
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 462
Headlight switch ................... 201
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 201
Interior lights switch .............. 380
Parking light switch ............... 201
Personal light switch ............. 380
Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Side marker light switch........ 201
Tail light switch ..................... 201
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Load capacity .......................... 179
Lock steering column ..... 184, 189
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 534
Luggage cover ......................... 392
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 409
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 408
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 526
Maintenance requirements ... 402
Meter Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 91
Microphone .............................. 328
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 372
Outside rear view mirrors...... 156
Vanity mirrors........................ 387
Moon roof ................................. 162
MP3 disc ................................... 296
Multi-information display .......... 94
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 97
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 529
Opener Back door ............................. 133
Fuel filler door ....................... 214
Hood ..................................... 412
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 372
Outside temperature
display.................................... 387
Overheating, Hybrid system.................................... 518
Parking brake........................... 200
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 534
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 224 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 227
Warning light......................... 476
Personal lights Switch ................................... 380
Wattage ................................ 534
Power outlet ............................. 389
“POWER” switch ..................... 186
Power windows ....................... 158
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 224 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 227
Warning light......................... 476
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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Radiator .................................... 421
Radio......................................... 294
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 146
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 534
Rear view monitor
system
*.................................. 251
Rear window defogger ............ 372
Rear window wiper .................. 211
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 403
Replacing Fuses .................................... 447
Key battery............................ 444
Light bulbs ............................ 451
Tires ...................................... 497
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 558 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 28
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 400
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 34
Reminder light ...................... 475
Seat belt extenders................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners........... 32
Seat cushion airbag .................. 37
Seat heaters ............................. 378
Seating capacity ...................... 179
Seats Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child
restraint system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 399
Front seat adjustment ........... 145
Front seat adjustment precautions......................... 145
Head restraint ....................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 378
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
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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”.