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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage............ 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 181
Trailer towing..................... 182
Dinghy towing.................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 184
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 188
EV drive mode................... 195
Hybrid transmission........... 198
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 208
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 214 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 217
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense C...... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 240
Automatic High Beam ........ 245
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 250
Rear view monitor system ............................. 254
Driving assist systems ....... 264
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 270
Winter driving tips .............. 273
4Driving
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4Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage ........... 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 181
Trailer towing..................... 182
Dinghy towing ................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 184
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 188
EV drive mode .................. 195
Hybrid transmission........... 198
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 208
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 210
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 214 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 217
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 240
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 250
Rear view monitor system ............................ 254
Driving assist systems ...... 264
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 270
Winter driving tips ............. 273
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Driving
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System)
→P. 2 2 7
◆LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
→P. 2 4 0
◆Automatic High Beam
→P. 2 4 5
Toyota Safety Sense C∗
∗: If equipped
The Toyota Safety Sense C consists of the following drive assist
systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe-
rience:
WARNING
■Toyota Safety Sense C
The Toyota Safety Sense C is designed to operate under the assumption
that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to
the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in
normal driving conditions.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround-
ings and driving safely.
2684-6. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operat e effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the po ssibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-collision system) (if
equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (ifequipped)
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system (if
equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
587Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Floor mat .................................... 26
FluidBrake .................................... 538
Washer ................................. 427
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 208
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 208
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 147
Front sensor............................. 223
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 223
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 223
Precautions ........................... 224
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 540
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 540
Fuel Capacity ................................ 534
Fuel gauge .............................. 93
Information ............................ 541
Refueling............................... 217
Type ...................................... 534
Fuel door .................................. 217
Fuel filler door.......................... 217
Fuses ........................................ 451 Gauges ....................................... 93
Glove box ................................. 387
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 466
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 152
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Switch ................................... 204
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 382
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Hill-start assist control ........... 264
Hood ......................................... 416
Horn .......................................... 155
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 110
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid system indicator ........ 104
“POWER” switch................... 188
Vehicle Proximity Notification System .............. 74
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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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