2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C change time

1323-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Switching the door unlock func tion (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the power switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press an d hold
or for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as sho wn below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, w ait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or w ireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally i n the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireles s communi-
cation device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a me tallic object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being use d nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 141
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 558)
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Unlocking doorsBeep
Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

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Operation of each component
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Notes for locking the doors
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor aga in.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
● If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle b ecomes wet
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.
■ Notes for the un locking function
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock th e door.
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it ma y take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic ke y within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. Ask your To yota
dealer for details.
■ To operate the smart key system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electron ic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate pr operly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention func tion may not
operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 517)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 517
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote contro l or
mechanical key. ( P. 126, 517)
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:
P. 517
● Stopping the hybrid system: P. 191
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. operation signals) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 558)

1784-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 502)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (whe re possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1914-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a sol id light and a
beep sound, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if t he engine
is stopped. (The engine starts or stops automatically in accord ance with
the state of the vehicle.)
Stop the vehicl e completely.
Set the parking brake ( P. 205), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the power switch.
Release the brake pedal and c heck that on the multi-infor-
mation display is off.
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pe dal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
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The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the hybrid sys-
tem, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
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Driving
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WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift le ver is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to a n accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction batter y) will not be
charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehi cle is left
with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to
start.

2094-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turn ed off
and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediate ly if on
the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK” o r “ACC”
position and the driver's door is opened while the lights are t urned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned t o ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off a utomatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being d ischarged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The power switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (veh icles with-
out a smart key system) or the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off (vehicles with a smart key system).
This function will be canceled in any of the following situatio ns:
● When the power switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or the power switch is turned to ON mode (veh icles with
a smart key system).
● When the light switch is operated.
● When the door is opened or closed.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Setting (e.g. daytime running light system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 558)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybri d system is
off.

2324-5. Toyota Safety Sense C
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Disabling the pre-collision system
Press the PCS switch fo
r 3 seconds or more.
The PCS warning light will turn
on and a message will be dis-
played in the multi-information
display, when the system is
turned off.
To enable the system, press the
PCS switch again.
The system is enabled each
time the power 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).
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Changing the pre-colli sion warning timing
Press the PCS switch to display the current warning timing on the
multi-Information display. Each time the PCS switch is pressed
while the current warning timing is displayed, the timing for the
warning changes as follows:
The warning timing setting is retained when the power switch is turned
off. However, if the pre-collision system is disabled and re-en abled, the
operation timing will return to the default setting (middle).
Early
Middle
This is the default setting.
Late
Changing settings of the pre-collision system
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2484-5. Toyota Safety Sense C
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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch off while the
following conditions are met.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the power switch off whi le the fol-
lowing conditions are met
• T he headlight switch is in .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to t he “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the power switch to ON m ode.
Within 60 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch l ever to the
original position then pushing it to the high beam position qui ckly 10 times,
then leave the lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicato r is turn on
and off 3 times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle i s stopped.
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