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6
Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights/personal lights (P. 380)
Luggage compartment light (if equipped) ( P. 134)
Interior lights list
1
2
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3806-2. Using the interior lights
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Turns the lights off
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights on
Turns the lights off
Interior lights
1
2
3
Personal lights
1
2
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3816-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
When the interior lights switch is in the door position, the interior lights auto-
matically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the engine switch is “LOCK” position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
If the interior lights, personal lights or luggage compartment light remain on
when the “POWER” switch is off, the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 550)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
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3977-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
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4067-2. Maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side whenthe brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints
(Adjustable type)• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Hybrid transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the parkingbrake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake lever operate nor-mally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking
brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 451)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front side marker light Front turn signal/parking light12
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate lights1
2
3
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4537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Remove the clips.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
4