2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 477)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 479)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 477)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 479)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( →P. 478)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 479)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 478)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 478)*1
Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 480)
*1
SRS warning light
(→P. 478)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 203)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 478)
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 203)

902. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
*1: These lights turn on 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) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

912. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 202)Shift position indicator
(→P. 199)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 204) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 199)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 204)EV drive indicator lamp
(→P. 75)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 204)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 250)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 208)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor ( →P. 250)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 245)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 265)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator (→P. 84)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 265)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(→P. 240)
“READY” indicator
( →P. 184, 188)
*1
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 227)
EV drive mode indicator
( →P. 195)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 52)*1

922. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
*1: These lights turn on 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) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. (→P. 198)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( →P. 96)
Gauges and meters
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2
3
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942. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Unit of measure of the sp eedometer (on some models)
→P. 9 9
Instrument panel light control
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2

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
This vehicle is not installed with an engine coolant temperature gauge.
Instead, is shown on the multi-information display. The engine may
be overheating if is shown on the multi-information display. In this
case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 524)

962. Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Drive information
Displays information such as the
hybrid system operating condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing the date/time and screen set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( →P. 486)
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Multi-information display
Display contents