2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C steering wheel

4708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the “POWER” switch off (vehicles with a smart key
system).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting
the ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending on the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

4718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “POWER” switch off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
P. 433
■
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system ), have it checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Cus-
tomizable features P. 550) However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt
reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger when
seat belts are not fastened.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
WARNING
■When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Once
The driver's door was opened
and closed with the “POWER”
switch turned off and then the
“POWER” switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the hybrid system being
started.
Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly
(P. 511), the “POWER” switch
was touched with the electronic
key.
 Press the “POWER”
switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the “POWER” switch being
pressed.
Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal and mov-
ing the steering wheel left
and right.
Once

The “POWER” switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
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5068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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)

573What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 128)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 182)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 184)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 513)
●Did you press the “POWER” switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 186)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 189)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 138)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 189)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 511)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 513)
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

574What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 510)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the “POWER” switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode. (P. 510)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 184)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 189)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 158)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 370
ABS ........................................... 261
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 370
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 40
Airbag warning light .............. 474
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 50
General airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Indicators ................................ 50
Knee airbag precautions ......... 40
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 44
Proper driving
posture ........................... 26, 40
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 40
SRS airbags............................ 37 Antenna .................................... 295
Anti-lock brake system ........... 261
Assist grips .............................. 391
Audio input .............................. 280
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 361
Audio input............................ 280
AUX port ............................... 280
CD player.............................. 296
Cord hook ............................. 280
iPod ...................................... 302
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 296
Optimal use .......................... 293
Portable music
player ................................. 280
Radio .................................... 294
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 279
Type...................................... 276
USB memory ........................ 307
USB port ............................... 280
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 370
Automatic High Beam ............. 242
AUX port ................................... 280
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 384
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.