2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C immobilizer

1934-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
PRIUS c_U■
Notes for the entry function
P. 142
■ If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 86)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system . After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning. ● Check that the shift lever is securely set
in P. The hybrid system may not start if
the shift lever is not securely in the P
position. “SHIFT INTO P POSITION TO
START” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.

5158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( P. 517)
● There may not be sufficient f uel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 219)
● Vehicles with immobilizer syste m: There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 6 )
● There may be a malfunction i n the steering lock system.
● Vehicles with a smart key system : The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circui t or a
blown fuse. However, depending on the type of malfunction, an
interim measure is available to start the hybrid system. (P. 516)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 519)
● The 12-volt battery terminal conn ections may be loose or corroded.
(  P. 429)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the followi ng and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 186, 190)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does no t
sound or sounds at a low volume.

590Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
I/M test ...................................... 413
IdentificationEngine................................... 536
Tire........................................ 546
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch ................. 186, 190
Illuminated entry system ........ 385
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicator lights ........................... 92
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 563
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Interior lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
iPod ........................................... 304
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 419
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 503
Jack handle .............................. 503
Keyless entry ................... 125, 134
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 517
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Key battery............................ 449
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
Power switch................. 186, 190
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 239
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 106
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 239
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Wattage ................................ 542
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 456
Wattage ................................ 542
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 244
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 206
Interior lights switch .............. 384
Parking light switch ............... 206
Personal light switch ............. 384
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Side marker light switch........ 206
Tail light switch ..................... 206
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Load capacity .......................... 183
Lock steering column ..... 188, 193
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 542
Luggage cover ......................... 395
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PRIUS c_U
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 206
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 86
Theft prevention labels ........... 89
Theft prevention labels ............. 89
Tire inflation pressure ............. 442
Tire information Glossary................................ 553
Size ....................................... 549
Tire identification number ..... 548
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 551
Tires Chains................................... 273
Checking ............................... 433
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 434
Information ............................ 546
Replacing .............................. 502
Rotating tires......................... 433
Size ....................................... 541
Snow tires ............................. 274
Spare tire .............................. 502
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 434, 480
Tools ......................................... 503
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 184 Toyota Safety Sense C............ 223
Automatic High Beam ........... 244
Front sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 239
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 229
TRAC ........................................ 263
Traction control ....................... 263
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 200
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 202
Trip information ....................... 101
Trip meter ................................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
USB memory .................... 282, 309
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 535
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 75
Vehicle stability control .......... 263
VSC ........................................... 263
VSC OFF switch....................... 264
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