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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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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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593Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
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
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595Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 477
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Key reminder ........................ 495
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 240
Master warning ..................... 479
Pre-Collision warning ............ 480
Seat belt reminder ................ 479
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 478
Brake assist system .............. 478
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Charging system ................... 478
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 478
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 478
Low brake fluid...................... 477
Low fuel level ........................ 479
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 480
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light.............. 479
Parking brake........................ 478
PCS warning light ................. 480
Pretensioners........................ 478
Seat belt reminder light ......... 479
Slip indicator light.................. 479
SRS airbag system ............... 478
Tire pressure......................... 480
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 480 Warning messages.................. 486
Washer
Checking............................... 427
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Switch ........................... 210, 214
Washing and waxing ............... 400
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 181
Load limits ............................ 181
Weight .................................. 532
Wheels ...................................... 444
Window lock switch ................ 160
Windows Power windows..................... 160
Rear window defogger.......... 376
Washer ......................... 210, 214
Windshield wipers ................... 210
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 448
Wireless remote control ........ 121
WMA disc ................................. 300
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