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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●Vehicles with a smart key system: The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( →P. 516)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( →P. 217)
● Vehicles with immobilizer syst em: There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( →P. 8 4 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● Vehicles with a smart key system : The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a
blown fuse. However, depending on the type of malfunction, an
interim measure is available to start the hybrid system. (→P. 515)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( →P. 518)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
(→ P. 428)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( →P. 184, 188)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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588Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
I/M test ...................................... 412
IdentificationEngine................................... 534
Tire........................................ 544
Vehicle .................................. 533
Ignition switch ................. 184, 188
Illuminated entry system ........ 385
Immobilizer system ................... 84
Indicator lights ........................... 88
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 561
Inside rear view mirror ............ 157
Interior lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 540
iPod ........................................... 306
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 418
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 502
Jack handle .............................. 502 Keyless entry ................... 126, 135
Keys
Electronic key ....................... 120
Engine switch ............... 184, 188
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 516
If you lose your keys ............. 122
Ignition switch ............... 184, 188
Key battery ........................... 448
Key number .......................... 120
Keyless entry ........................ 121
Keys...................................... 120
Mechanical key ..................... 121
“POWER” switch................... 188
Wireless remote control key...................................... 121
Knee airbag ................................ 39
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SwitchAutomatic High Beam
switch ................................. 245
Cruise control........................ 250
Eco drive mode switch .......... 199
Emergency flasher switch ..... 466
Engine switch................ 184, 188
EV drive mode switch ........... 195
Fog light switch ..................... 208
Hazard light switch................ 466
Headlight switch.................... 204
Ignition switch ............... 184, 188
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 242
Light switches ....................... 204
Power door lock switch ......... 129
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ..... ............... 230
“POWER” switch ................... 188
Power window switch............ 160
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 214
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 283
VSC OFF switch ................... 265
Window lock switch............... 160
Wiper and washer ......... 210, 214 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Switch ................................... 204
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 84
Theft prevention labels ........... 86
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure............. 441
Tire information Glossary ............................... 551
Size....................................... 547
Tire identification number ..... 546
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 549
Tires Chains .................................. 274
Checking............................... 432
If you have a flat tire ............. 501
Inflation pressure .................. 539
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 433
Information............................ 544
Replacing.............................. 501
Rotating tires ........................ 432
Size....................................... 539
Snow tires ............................. 275
Spare tire .............................. 501
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 433, 480T