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4898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U
(If equipped)
Indicates  that  the  moon  roof  is  not  fully  closed
(with the power switch off and the driver’s door is
open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
 flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  according  to  the
driven  distance  on  the  maintenance  schedule
*1
should be performed soon.
Comes  on  approximately  4500  miles  (7200  km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  is  required  to  cor-
respond  to  the  driven  distance  on  the  mainte-
nance schedule
*1.
Comes  on  approximately  5000  miles  (8000  km)
after the message has been reset. 
(The  indicator  will  not  work  properly  unless  the
message has been reset.)
 Perform  the  necessary  maintenance.
Please  reset  the  message  after  the  mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 408)
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This  message  may  be  displayed  when  driving
under  severe  operating  conditions.  (For  exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop and check. ( P. 526)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) 
     
        
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5128-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U
■The compact spare tire
●The  compact  spare  tire  is  identified  by  the  label  “TEMPORARY  USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact s pare tire.
(  P.   5 4 1 )
■After completing  the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 434)
■When using the compact spare tire
As  the  compact  spare  tire  is  not  equipped  with  a  tire  pressure  warning
valve  and  transmitter,  low  inflation  pressure  of  the  spare  tire   will  not  be
indicated  by  the  tire  pressure  warning  system.  Also,  if  you  rep lace  the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes  on, the light
remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on  a road covered with snow or ic e
Install  the  compact  spare  tire  on  one  of  the  rear  wheels  of  the   vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear  of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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592Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Radiator .................................... 426
Radio......................................... 296
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 149
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 542
Rear view monitor 
system
*.................................. 253
Rear window defogger ............ 376
Rear window wiper .................. 216
Resetting the message  indicating maintenance 
is required .............................. 408
Replacing  Fuses .................................... 452
Key battery............................ 449
Light bulbs ............................ 456
Tires ...................................... 502
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners ...................... 566 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking 
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining  the seat belts ...................... 404
Emergency Locking  Retractor (ELR) ...................  34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should 
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 479
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 382
Seating capacity ...................... 183
Seats Adjustment............................ 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 148
Child seats/child 
restraint system 
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning ............................... 401
Front seat adjustment ........... 148
Front seat adjustment  precautions......................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 382
Service reminder  indicators ................................. 92
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