2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual

4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
9 times⎯
An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system without the
electronic key being present, or
the electronic key was not func-
tioning normally.
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
→Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Contin-
uous⎯
The driver’s door was opened
while a shift lever position other
than P was selected without
turning off the “POWER”
switch.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
Contin-
uousContin-uous
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and the
driver’s door was opened and
closed while a shift lever posi-
tion other than P was selected
without turning off the
“POWER” switch.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
→ Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
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buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
⎯
Contin-uous
(5 sec-
onds)
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart key
system while the electronic key
was still inside the vehicle.
→ Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
Contin-
uous
(5 sec- onds)
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside door
lock button into the lock posi-
tion, and then closing the door
while pulling on the outside
door handle with the electronic
key still inside the vehicle.
→ Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once⎯
• The electronic key could not
be detected when the
“POWER” switch was
pressed after the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key.
• The electronic key could not
be detected two consecutive
times when the “POWER”
switch was pressed.
→ Touch the electronic key to
the “POWER” switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Contin-
uous⎯
An attempt was made to start
the hybrid system with the shift
lever in a position other than P.
→ Shift the shift lever to P
and start the hybrid sys-
tem.
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4998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
⎯⎯
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→Next time when starting
the hybrid system,
increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain that
level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the
12-volt-battery.
Once⎯
The electronic key has a low
battery.
→Replace the electronic key
battery. ( →P. 448)
Once⎯
The driver's door was opened
and closed with the “POWER”
switch turned off and then the
“POWER” switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the hybrid system being
started.
→Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal.
During a hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly
(→P. 516), the “POWER” switch
was touched with the electronic
key.
→ Press the “POWER”
switch within 10 seconds
of the buzzer sounding.
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5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Once⎯
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the “POWER” switch being
pressed.
→ Press the “POWER”
switch while depressing
the brake pedal and mov-
ing the steering wheel left
and right.
Once
⎯
The “POWER” switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
→ Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
⎯
After the “POWER” switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
→ Turn the “POWER” switch
off.
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5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 466)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 432
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short dist ance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

5028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
*: Jack handle, wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Spare wheel cushionsTool bag*
Spare tire
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5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle, make su re that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

5048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Remove the luggage floor
cover by lifting up the points
indicated by the arrows.
Remove the jack after removing
the hook.
Taking out the jack
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