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471-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflat\
or) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 -
18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied.
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501-1. For safe use
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
● A portion of a door or its surrounding
area is damaged or deformed, or the
vehicle was involved in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the
SRS side and curtain shield airbags to
inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
● The seat cushion surface is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.
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741-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (tra ction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped* and the motor is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
not being charged.
*When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine
is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
( → P. 75)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomin antly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hy brid battery as necessary.
◆When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of
the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to
warn pedestrians, people riding bi cycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area that the vehi cle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehi cle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
Vehicle Proximity Notification System
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821-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( →P. 469)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
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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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1052. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
If “Settings & Screen Off” is selected on the menu screen, the follow-
ing items can be set. Always perform this operation after stopping the
vehicle in a safe place. (Some it ems cannot be set while driving.)
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to move the cursor.
To switch to the settings screen,
press and hold the “DISP” switch
while the cursor is on the desired
item.
■Basic settings/Changing the clock shortcut
The date, time, clock mode (12 or 24 hour), touch tracer settings
and the displayed language can be changed.
● Pressing the “DISP” (forward) or “TRIP” (back) switch changes
the date.
● Press the “DISP” switch to sele ct hours or minutes. Pressing the
“TRIP” switch adjusts the hours or minutes.
● If set clock is sele cted, the screen will c hange to the clock set-
tings screen.
Screen settings
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1112. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Multimedia system
Press the “CAR” button.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed, touch
“Energy”.
Navigation system
Press the “APPS” button.
Touch “Eco” on the “Apps”
screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed, touch
“Energy”.
Multi-information display
Push the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
Energy monitor
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3
Operation of
each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U) 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 126
Back door .......................... 135
Smart key system ............. 140
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 147
Rear seats......................... 148
Head restraints.................. 152
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 155
Inside rear view mirror ...... 157
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 158
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 160
Moon roof .......................... 164