2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C key

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Maintenance and care
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Turn the power switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or power switch to ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system).
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Vehicles without a smart key syst em: Wait for a few minutes with
the power switch in the “ON” position and then turn the power
switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Wait for a few minutes with the
power switch in ON mode and then turn the power switch off.
◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped wit h a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve an d
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Toyota dealer.
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to the
“LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key syst em: Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the upper
claws.
Pull out the glove box and dis-
connect the lower claws.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacement method
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Maintenance and care
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●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), o r
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
To prevent the buttons from being
disassembled, face the button sur-
face downward.
Remove the module.
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery using a small flathead
screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Wireless remote control/electronic key batter y
Replace the battery with a n ew one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery (vehicles without a smart key system)
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Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the
electronic module may stick to the
cover and the battery may not be
visible. In this case, remove the
electronic module in order to
remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)
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■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (v ehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electri cal appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■Removed battery a nd other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■ For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote cont rol.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to the
“LOCK” poison.
Vehicles with a smart key syst em: Turn the power switch off.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, che ck and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Type A fuse boxType B fuse box
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8When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 469
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.................. 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 472
If you think something is wrong .......................... 479
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 480
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 488
If you have a flat tire.......... 505
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 520
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 522
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 529
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 533

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When trouble arises
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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase th e effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cann ot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicl e
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the hybrid system
by turning the power switch to
the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the power
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a s afe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or
more
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