4057-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part's painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
4117-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper (if
equipped)
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/
rear window without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.
4377-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are us ed (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out in itialization after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold be fore carrying out initialization or tire
inflation pressure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the “POWER” switch to off during initial-
ization, it is not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization
will restart automatically when the “POWER” switch has been turned to
the ON mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset s witch when initialization is not neces-
sary, adjust the tire inflation pressu re to the specified level when the
tires are cold, and conduct initialization again.
5519-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflat
ed pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of
installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
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
585Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 130
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 166
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 450
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery precautions ................. 430, 522
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ........................................... 98
Coat hooks ............................... 394
Condenser ................................ 425
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 524
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 250
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 556 Daytime running light
system.................................... 206
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 532
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ......... 96
Trip information....................... 96
Warning message................. 486
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Doors Back door ............................. 135
Door lock .............................. 129
Door windows ....................... 160
Rear door child protector ...... 130
Side doors ............................ 126
Side mirrors .......................... 158
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 170
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 168
Winter driving tips ................. 273D
590Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 99
OilEngine oil .............................. 535
Opener
Back door.............................. 135
Fuel filler door ....................... 217
Hood ..................................... 416
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Defogger ............................... 376
Outside temperature display .................................... 391
Overheating, Hybrid
system .................................... 524 Parking brake........................... 203
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 540
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 227 PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch...... .............. 230
Warning light......................... 480
Personal lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 540
Power outlet ............................. 393
“POWER” switch ..................... 188
Power windows ....................... 160
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 227 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 230
Warning light......................... 480
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591Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Radiator .................................... 425
Radio......................................... 298
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 148
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 540
Rear view monitor
system
*.................................. 254
Rear window defogger ............ 376
Rear window wiper .................. 214
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 407
Replacing Fuses .................................... 451
Key battery............................ 448
Light bulbs ............................ 455
Tires ...................................... 501
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 564 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 404
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 479
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 382
Seating capacity ...................... 181
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.