2019 TOYOTA PRIUS C light

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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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NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
● Do not leave the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri-
ods of time without the hybrid system on.
● If is displayed on the multi-information display, the power sw itch is
not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.
● Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the
power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to AC CESSORY
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery dis-
charge may occur.
■ When starting the hybrid system
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
● If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunctio n. Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.

2044-2. Driving procedures
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Right turn
Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.
Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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2054-2. Driving procedures
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To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
■Parking the vehicle
P. 170
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of appr oximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged. ( P. 478, 489)
■ Usage in winter time
P. 272
Parking brake
Operating instructions
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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the switch turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e A
The daytime running
lights turn on. ( P. 208)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights ( P. 208) turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off. ( P. 2 0 8 )
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Operating instructions
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Ty p e B
The daytime running
lights turn on. ( P. 208)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights ( P. 208) turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
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Turning on the high beam headlights
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2084-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlights
and illuminate darker than the headlights.
● Type A: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.)
• The hybrid system is started
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the or position
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● Type B: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime
driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for
use at night.)
• The hybrid system is started
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the or position
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by ope rating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running ligh t system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without 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 the “ACC” or “LOCK” po sition and a
door is opened and closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote con trol: The
lights turn off immediately 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 the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door
is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to “ON” posi tion, 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.

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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.