2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C battery

5559-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold infla
ted pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-insta
lled equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including th
e maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of o
ccupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim

5659-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being pe rformed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is required
(except Canada)
After the maintenance is performedP. 410
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-
cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 436

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PRIUS c_U
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 122)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 126)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 451)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( P. 193)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of t he radio
wave. ( P. 143)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

583What 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. 131)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 188)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 190)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 522)
●Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brak e pedal?
( P. 192)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 195)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
(P. 141)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 195)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(P. 520)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 522)
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)

588Alphabetical index
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Back door ................................. 136
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery
Checking ............................... 431
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 81
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 330
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 322
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 335
Set up ................................... 323
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 207
Brake assist ............................. 265
Break-in tips ............................. 174 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 406
Cargo capacity......................... 185
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 275
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Child restraint system
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 61
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 74
LATCH anchors ...................... 71
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 131
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 163
Power window precautions ... 166
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 384
12-volt battery precautions ................. 433, 528
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 406
Clock ......................................... 108
Coat hooks ............................... 395
Condenser ................................ 428
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 529
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 251
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 560 Daytime running light
system.................................... 210
Defogger Rear window ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Energy flow ........................... 112
Multi-information display ....... 103
Trip information..................... 103
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Doors Back door ............................. 136
Door lock .............................. 130
Door windows ....................... 163
Rear door child protector ...... 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Side mirrors .......................... 161
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 482
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter driving tips ................. 274D

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Eco drive mode ........................ 203
Electric power steering ........... 265
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 468
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 480, 488
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 480
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 488
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 518
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water ..................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 505
If you lose your keys ............. 122
If you think something is wrong.................................. 479
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 529 Engine
Compartment ........................ 422
Hood ..................................... 419
How to start the hybrid system ....... ................. 188, 192
Identification number ............ 537
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 518
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
Overheating .......................... 529
Power switch ................ 188, 192
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 540
Checking............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity................................ 540
Checking............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 274
EPS ........................................... 265
EV drive mode ......................... 199
Event data recorder................... 11
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 522
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593Alphabetical index
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Keyless entry ................... 127, 136
KeysElectronic key ....................... 120
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
If you lose your keys ............. 122
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
Key battery............................ 451
Key number .......................... 120
Keyless entry ........................ 121
Keys ...................................... 120
Mechanical key ..................... 121
Power switch................. 188, 192
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 121
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 241
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 241
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Wattage ................................ 544
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 458
Wattage ................................ 544
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 246
Emergency flasher switch..... 468
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch ............... 468
Headlight switch ................... 208
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 208
Interior lights switch .............. 386
Parking light switch ............... 208
Personal light switch ............. 386
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Side marker light switch........ 208
Tail light switch ..................... 208
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 544
Load capacity .......................... 185
Lock steering column ..... 190, 195
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 544
Luggage cover ......................... 397
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