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581What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. ( P. 129)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 186)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 188)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 519)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brak e pedal?
( P. 190)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 193)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 139)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 193)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 517)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 519)
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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587Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 129
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 161
Power window precautions ... 164
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 451
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery precautions ................. 431, 525
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 401
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ......................................... 106
Coat hooks ............................... 393
Condenser ................................ 426
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 526
Cord hook................................. 282
Cruise control .......................... 249
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 558 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 534
Dinghy towing.......................... 185
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ....... 101
Trip information..................... 101
Warning message................. 485
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 414
Doors Back door ............................. 134
Door lock .............................. 128
Door windows ....................... 161
Rear door child protector ...... 129
Side doors ............................ 125
Side mirrors .......................... 159
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 172
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter driving tips ................. 272D
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593Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 224
Front sensor.......................... 224
Laser sensor ......................... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 224
Monocular camera sensor .... 224
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 202
Transmission ........................ 200
Shift lock system ..................... 202
Side airbags ............................... 40
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Wattage ................................ 542
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Smart key system
Entry function ........................ 139
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 186, 190
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 541
Storage location .................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 539
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer .............................. 97
Steering
Column lock release ..... 188, 193
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 156
Audio switches ...................... 281 Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Storage feature ........................ 386
Storage precautions................ 181
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 391
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 244
Cruise control ....................... 249
Eco drive mode switch.......... 201
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
EV drive mode switch ........... 197
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 241
Light switches ....................... 206
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch...... .............. 232
Power door lock switch ......... 128
Power switch ................ 186, 190
Power window switch ........... 161
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 216
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 281
VSC OFF switch ................... 264
Window lock switch .............. 161
Wiper and washer......... 212, 216
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
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596
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 417 P. 219
Hood lock release leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 417 P. 219P. 541
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 536
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 4 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 537
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 537