2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C Battery

5379-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK16R-A8
0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at
68° F (20 °C): 12.5 V or over Fully charged
11 . 0
⎯ 12.5 V Half charged
Under 11.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem and all the lights are turned off)
Charging rates 3.5 A or less
(Recharge within 10 hours)

5519-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflat
ed pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of
installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

5619-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is required
(except Canada)
After the maintenance is performedP. 407
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi- cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing tire pressure (such as when changing travel-
ing speed, load weight, etc.)
• When changing the tire size
P. 4 3 3

578
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 122)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (→P. 125)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 448)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the “POWER” switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the “POWER” switch off. ( →P. 189)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (→P. 142)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

579What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●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. 130)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 184)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 186)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 518)
●Did you press the “POWER” switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (→P. 188)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 191)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(→P. 140)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 191)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(→P. 516)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( →P. 518)
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)

584Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Back door ................................. 135
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 540
Battery
Checking ............................... 428
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 78
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 518
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 273
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 329
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 321
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 329
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 334
Set up ................................... 322
Bottle holders .......................... 390
Brake Fluid ...................................... 538
Parking brake........................ 203
Brake assist ............................. 264
Break-in tips ............................. 170 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 404
Cargo capacity......................... 181
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 274
Child-protectors ...................... 130
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 60
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 60
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 67
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 60
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 64
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 69
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585Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 130
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 166
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 450
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery precautions ................. 430, 522
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ........................................... 98
Coat hooks ............................... 394
Condenser ................................ 425
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 524
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 250
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 556 Daytime running light
system.................................... 206
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 532
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ......... 96
Trip information....................... 96
Warning message................. 486
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Doors Back door ............................. 135
Door lock .............................. 129
Door windows ....................... 160
Rear door child protector ...... 130
Side doors ............................ 126
Side mirrors .......................... 158
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 170
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter driving tips ................. 273D

586Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 199
Electric power steering ........... 264
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 516
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 466
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 477, 486
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 477
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 486
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 516
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 514
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 528
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 518
If you have a flat tire ............ 501
If you lose your keys ............. 122
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 476
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 467
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 469
If your vehicle overheats ....... 524 Engine
Compartment ........................ 419
Engine switch ............... 184, 188
Hood ..................................... 416
How to start the hybrid
system ....... ................. 184, 188
Identification number ............ 533
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 514
Ignition switch ............... 184, 188
Overheating .......................... 524
“POWER” switch................... 188
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity................................ 535
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit
coolant Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine switch .................. 184, 188
EPS ........................................... 264
EV drive mode ......................... 195
Event data recorder................... 11
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 518
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