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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations ...... 286
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings.................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings .................... 293
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 294
List screen operation ......... 295
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 297
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 298 5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 300
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 306
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 311
Using the AUX port ............ 316
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ........................... 321
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ........................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 323
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 325
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 327
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................ 328
5Audio system
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5-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 329
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 331
Making a call ..................... 334
Receiving a call ................. 337
Speaking on the phone ..... 338
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 342
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 347
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 348
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 350
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 360
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 364
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system............................. 369 6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 374
Seat heaters ...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 383
• Interior lights.................. 384
• Personal lights............... 384
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 386
• Glove box ...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 388
• Cup holders ................... 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors ................ 391
• Outside temperature display ........................... 391
• Power outlet .................. 393
• Coat hooks .................... 394
• Assist grips .................... 395
• Luggage cover .............. 396
6Interior features
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)Audio remote control switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Climate remote control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
“DISP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
“TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Telephone switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Talk switch
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 369
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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972. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
When a steering wheel switch is
touched, an illustration of the
switch is shown on the screen,
helping the driver to confirm which
switch they are touching without
needing to look down at their
hands.
The touch tracer display can be
turned off. (→P. 105)
If an audio/navigation system is used that is not compatible with the steer-
ing switches in this vehicle, the audio switch display may not operate cor-
rectly.
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to change the dis-
played item. The “TRIP” switch
may also be used for certain
items.
Touch tracer display (if equipped)
Switching the display
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1102. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Audio system
Multi-information display
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display and audio system.
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1122. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)Audio system
Multi-information
display
When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine
When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric
motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
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1132. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery) statusLow FullLow Full
Audio system
Multi-information
display