2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

1613-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■The power windows can be operated 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.
■ Operating the power windows afte r turning the hybrid system off
(driver’s window only)
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

1623-5. Opening and closing the windows
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
When the power window does not clo se normally (driver’s window only)
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the driver’s door.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing
position while the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue\
holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened
completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from t\
he
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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1633-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (
→P. 160)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the power
windows.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the “POWER” switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.

1643-5. Opening and closing the windows
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof
partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof
partway.
■ The moon roof can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
Moon roof∗
∗: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to ope n and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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1653-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ When the moon roof do es not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
*1
The moon roof will close, re-open and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “TILT” switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up
position and stops.
Release the “TILT” switch once and then press and hold the “TILT” switch
again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.
*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be
performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, auto-matic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE”
or “TILT” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately
1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that
the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the “POWER” switch is turned off and the
driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
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1663-5. Opening and closing the windows
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The
driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the “POWER” switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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4Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage ........... 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 181
Trailer towing..................... 182
Dinghy towing ................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 184
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 188
EV drive mode .................. 195
Hybrid transmission........... 198
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 208
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 214 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 217
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 240
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 250
Rear view monitor system ............................ 254
Driving assist systems ...... 264
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 270
Winter driving tips ............. 273

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
4-1. Before driving
→ P. 184, 188
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( → P. 198)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 203)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. (→P. 198)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 203), and shift the shift lever to P
( → P. 198).
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position to stop the hybrid system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the “POWER” switch to
stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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