2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C fuel

1132. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Past record
Multimedia system
Press the “CAR” button. ( P. 109)
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip In formation” screen is displayed, touch
“Past Record”.
Navigation system
Press the “APPS” button. ( P. 109)
Touch “Eco” on the “Apps” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip In formation” screen is displayed, touch
“Past Record”.
Resetting the past record
data
Best past fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consump-
tion record
Updating the average fuel
consumption data
Displays a maximum of five past record of the average fuel consump-
tion.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
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1142. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
There are 2 menu items available for the fuel consumption screen.
After pressing the “DISP” switch, select one of the menu items below
and the system will change to the details screen.
The “5min Consumption”, “Past Re cord” and “ECO Savings Record”
(  P. 102) screens are set to off (initialized settings) at the time of
shipping. ( P. 105)
■“5min Consumption” screen
Displays the fuel consumption
history since the hybrid system
was started in intervals of 5
minutes. Current fuel consump-
tion is simultaneously dis-
played, enabling it to be
compared with fuel consump-
tion of up to the last 30 minutes.
Fuel consumption screen (Multi-information display)

1152. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
“Past Record”
There are 2 types of displays for the past record.
Personal best and monthly av
erage can be changed between on
the settings screen. ( P. 105)
Personal Best
Displays the best 3 fuel consum ption records and the current fuel
consumption ranking.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed,
the displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid
system was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is display ed: the record since the trip
meter was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and
trip meter B is displayed separately.
The top 100 rankings are displayed. Records that are outside the top
100 are not displayed as a ranking.
Fuel consumption data for trips of less than 0.1 miles are not
recorded.
Monthly Average
Displays average fuel c onsumption by the month.
The current month, the last 3 months and the same month last year
are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made.
The past record can be reset on the settings screen. ( P. 105)
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1162. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■Remaining hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge display
The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-
ered via the regenerative braking, or el ectricity is generated via the gasoline
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not
reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
■ Resetting the consumption data (audio system)
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the fuel consump-
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes. Selecting “Clear” on
the “Past Record” screen will reset the past records and best past fuel con-
sumption. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all
the data.
■ Updating the past reco rd data (audio system)
Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update t\
he past record
data.

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4Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)4-1. Before driving
Driving 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

1674-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 261)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 267)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Restraining the hybrid system ou tput (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. ( P. 489)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is operated (from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P
to R) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. (D includes B position) ( P. 489)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too far during reversing.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such a case, deactivate TRAC
(P. 262) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able
to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1684-1. Before driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 528)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

1954-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Automatic cancelatio n of EV drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the gas oline engine may automatically restart
in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will
sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off.
● The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
● Vehicle speed is high.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
■ Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred meters
to approximately 1.3 miles (2 km). However, depending on vehicle conditions,
there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used.
(The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery]
level and driving conditions.)
■ Fuel economy
The hybrid system is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy
during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction
motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ-
omy.
■ Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound
Even when EV drive mode is turned on, the Vehicle Proximity Notification
System may produce a sound. ( P. 7 2 )
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode no engine noise is made. As such, pedestri-
ans, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding
area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them even
if the Vehicle Proximity Notification System is active. Therefore, take extra
care while driving.