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5599-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Door lock (→P. 126, 135, 516)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Automatic light control system ( →P. 206)
■Lights (→P. 204)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked
in one step. —O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
*Off On O O
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off
On O O
Shifting gears to P unlocks
all doors. On
Off O O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors. On
Off O O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada) On Off O O
12
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5609-2. Customization
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Illumination (→P. 383)
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Seat belt reminder (→P. 479)
■Automatic air condi tioning system (→P. 374)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds
7.5 secondsOO
30 secondsOO
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position
*1OnOff—O
Operation after the
“POWER” switch is turned
off
*2OnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*2
OnOff—O
Interior light controlOnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzer On Off — O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
Air conditioning control of
Eco drive modeOnOff—O
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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
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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)
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580What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●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. 200)
●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. 200)
●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. 186)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 191)
●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. 160)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be tu rned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
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581What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
(→P. 190)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( →P. 479)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 203)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 477, 486)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 486)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 477, 486.
The “POWER” switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
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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
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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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