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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 39
Front passenger occupant classification
system............................... 52
Safety information for children ........................ 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
Installing child restraints ........................... 63
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 72
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 73
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 78
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 84
Theft prevention labels ........ 86 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 88
Gauges and meters ............. 93
Multi-information display ............................... 96
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 110
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 126
Back door .......................... 135
Smart key system .............. 140
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 147
Rear seats ......................... 148
Head restraints .................. 152
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 155
Inside rear view mirror ....... 157
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 158
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 160
Moon roof .......................... 164
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 88
Gauges and meters ............ 93
Multi-information display............................... 96
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 110
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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicator s on the instrument cluster
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 477)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 479)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 477)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 479)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( →P. 478)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 479)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 478)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 478)*1
Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 480)
*1
SRS warning light
(→P. 478)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→ P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 203)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 478)
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 203)
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 202)Shift position indicator
(→P. 199)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 204) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 199)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 204)EV drive indicator lamp
(→P. 75)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 204)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 250)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 208)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor ( →P. 250)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 245)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 265)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator (→P. 84)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 265)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(→P. 240)
“READY” indicator
( →P. 184, 188)
*1
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 227)
EV drive mode indicator
( →P. 195)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 52)*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.