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2694-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
■When the TRAC/VSC /ABS are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC syst ems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
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2744-7. Driving tips
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, pos sibly leading to an accident.
● If the vehicle is parked without se tting the parking brake, confirm
that the shift lever ca nnot be moved out of P
*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any
other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3.0 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4.0 mm] in diameter)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Al ways check local regulations before installing
chains.
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains
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2754-7. Driving tips
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires onl y. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 1/4 ⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the size specified.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations...... 286
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings ................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings.................... 293
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 294
List screen operation......... 295
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 297
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation................. 298
5Audio system
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5Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 300
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod .......... 306
Listening to a USB memory device................ 311
Using the AUX port ........... 316
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 321
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 323
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 325
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 327
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 328 5-9. Bluetooth
® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................... 329
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ............................. 331
Making a call ..................... 334
Receiving a call ................. 337
Speaking on the phone ..... 338
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 342
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 347
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 348
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 350
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 360
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 364
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system ............................ 369
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2835-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
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Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Vo l u m e s w i t c h• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously increases/decreases volume
Cursor switch • Selects (radio stations/radio presets/tracks/files/songs)
• Moves cursor
• Press and hold: Seek up/down (radio stations)
• Fast up/down (tracks/files)
“MODE” switch • Changes audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation To cancel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be c ontrolled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the multimedia system using the steering wheel
switches
1
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3
WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Press the “AUDIO” button to display the audio source selection
screen.
If the audio source selection screen is not displayed, press the “AUDIO”
button again.
Select the desired audio
source.
Select the desired audio
source then or to
reorder.
The audio source changes as follows each time the “MODE” switch is
pressed.
Selecting the audio source
Switching between audio sources such as radio and CD are
explained in this section.
Changing audio source
1
2
1
Using the steering wheel switches to change audio source
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Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
5-10. Bluetooth® phone (Multimedia system)
To display the screen shown below, press the switch on the steer-
ing wheel or the button.
Several functions are available to operate on each screen that is dis-
played by selecting the 4 tabs.
Device name
Bluetooth
® connection status
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your
cellular phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data
system that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to
the hands-free system and make/receive calls.
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery
charge, call area and signal strength. ( →P. 332)
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connected, check the connection
status on the phone screen. If th e device is not connected, either
register or reconnect it. ( →P. 325)
Phone screen
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