2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C Owners Manual (in English)

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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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PRIUS c_UFor your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 39
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 52
Safety information for children ........................ 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
Installing child restraints ...... 62
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 73
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 74
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ........ 89 2.
Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .................... 92
Gauges and meters ............. 97
Multi-information display ............................. 101
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 110
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 118
3-2. O pening, closing and
loc king the doors
Side doors ......................... 125
Back door .......................... 134
Smart key system .............. 139
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 148
Rear seats ......................... 149
Head restraints .................. 153
3-4. A djusting the steering
wheel a nd mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 156
Inside rear view mirror ....... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 159
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 165
1For safety and security
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 170
Cargo and luggage............ 179
Vehicle load limits ............. 183
Trailer towing..................... 184
Dinghy towing.................... 185
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 186
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 190
EV drive mode................... 197
Hybrid transmission........... 200
Turn signal lever................ 204
Parking brake .................... 205
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 206
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 212
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 216 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 219
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C...... 223
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 229
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 239
Automatic High Beam ........ 244
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 249
Rear view monitor system ............................. 253
Driving assist systems ....... 263
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 269
Winter driving tips .............. 272
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PRIUS c_U5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 278
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 279
Steering wheel audio switches ................ 281
USB port/AUX port ............ 282
Basic audio operations ...... 284
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 286
General settings ................ 287
Audio settings.................... 289
Display settings ................. 290
Voice settings .................... 291
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ................... 292
List screen operation ......... 293
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 295
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 296 5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 298
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 304
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 309
Using the AUX port ............ 314
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 315
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ........................... 320
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ........................... 321
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 322
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 324
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 326
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................ 327
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5-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 328
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 330
Making a call ..................... 333
Receiving a call ................. 336
Speaking on the phone ..... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 341
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 346
Bluetooth
®
phone settings................. 347
Contact/ Call History Settings........ 349
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 359
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 363
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 368 6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 374
Seat heaters ...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 383
• Interior lights.................. 384
• Personal lights............... 384
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 386
• Glove box ...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 388
• Cup holders ................... 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors ................ 391
• Power outlet .................. 392
• Coat hooks .................... 393
• Assist grips .................... 394
• Luggage cover .............. 395
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PRIUS c_U7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 407
General maintenance ........ 410
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 413
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 414
Hood.................................. 417
Positioning a floor jack ...... 419
Engine compartment ......... 420
12-volt battery ................... 429
Tires .................................. 433
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter .......... 447
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 449
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 452
Light bulbs ......................... 456 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 466
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 467
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 469
If you think something is wrong ........................... 476
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 477
If a warning message is displayed...................... 485
If you have a flat tire .......... 502
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 515
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 517
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 519
If your vehicle overheats......................... 526
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 530
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information ................ 543
Tire information ................. 546
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 558
Items to initialize................ 563
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 566
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 567
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 569 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 580
Alphabetical index ...................... 585
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation s ystem, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for in formation regarding the navi-
gation system.

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PRIUS c_UPlease note that this manual applies to all models and all equi
pment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equi pment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product impr ovement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This i s the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a ma lfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota