2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C high beam

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■High beam automatic turning on or off conditions
●When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, the high be am will be auto-
matically turned on (after approximately 1 second):
• Vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (33 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
● If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:
• Vehicle speed is below approx imately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
■ Front sensor detection information
●The high beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:
• When vehicles ahead suddenly appear from a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curv es, road
dividers or roadside trees
• When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road
• When vehicles ahead have no lights
● The high beam may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is usin g fog lights
without using the headlights is detected.
● House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
may cause the high beam to switch to the low beams, or the low beams to
remain on.
● The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to tu rn the high
beam on or off:
• The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of v ehicles ahead
• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the r oad surface,
etc.)
• The number of passengers and amount of luggage
● The high beam may be turned on or off when the driver does not expect it.
● Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.

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Driving
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In the situations shown below, the system may not be able to accurately
detect surrounding brightness levels. This may cause the low be ams to
remain on or the high beams to cause problems for pedestrians, vehicles
ahead or other parties. In these cases, manually switch between the high
and low beams.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The front sensor is deformed or dirty.
• The front sensor temperature is extremely high.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights , tail lights
or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,
dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness.
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks, etc.).
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a w inding
road.
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or
a mirror.
• The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a co ntainer on a
truck.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aime d properly.
• The vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a traile r being towed, etc.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched betwe en in
an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-
tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch off while the
following conditions are met.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the power switch off whi le the fol-
lowing conditions are met
• The headlight switch is in .
• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the power switch to t he “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the power switch to ON m ode.
Within 60 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch l ever to the
original position then pushing it to the high beam position qui ckly 10 times,
then leave the lever in high beam position.
If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicato r is turn on
and off 3 times.
Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle i s stopped.
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4908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Automatic High Beam system
• The LED headlight systemA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;
or
• The pre-collision braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the vehicle's surroundings and take
evasive action if necessary.
(If equipped)
• Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
• Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override
System
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_UIndicates 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. 529)
Indicates that the Automatic High Beam switch is
pressed while the headlights are in low beam.
Turn the high beam on.
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
braking and pre-collision brake assist are dis-
abled (The pre-collision warning function will be
operational)
 Turn the VSC on. ( P. 240, 267)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is disabled.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low A buzzer also sounds.
 When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The
hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be
charged with the shift position in N.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

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When trouble arises
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Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals
are being depressed simultaneously, and the
Brake Override System is operating. (P. 173)
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
Indicates that, as the shift lever was shifted while
the accelerator pedal was depressed, Drive-Start
Control was activated. ( P. 173)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Release the accelerator pedal immediately.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in P
 Release the accelerator pedal.
The system is temporarily canceled because the
operating conditions of the front sensor (tempera-
ture, etc.) are not met.
The following systems may be suspended:
• PCS (Pre-Collision system)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• Automatic High Beam
The system can be operated when the
operating conditions of the front sensor
(temperature, etc.) ar e met. Turn the system
off, wait for a while, and then turn the sys-
tem back on.
The area of the windshield in front of the front
sensor is fogged up or covered with dirt, rain, ice,
snow, etc.
The following systems may be suspended:
• PCS (Pre-Collision system)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• Automatic High Beam
 Turn the system off, clear the windshield of
dirt, fog, ice, etc. then turn the system back
on. ( P. 228)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spa re tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be co rrectly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com pact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high spee ds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution ma y lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all t he tools and jack are securely i n place in
their storage locatio n to reduce the possibility of personal in jury during a
collision or su dden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-collision system) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• Automatic High Beam
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 376
ABS ........................................... 265
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 77
Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 376
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 52
General airbag precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 299
Anti-lock brake system ........... 265
Assist grips .............................. 396
Audio input .............................. 284
Audio system
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Antenna ................................ 366
Audio input............................ 284
AUX port ............................... 284
CD player.............................. 300
Cord hook ............................. 284
iPod ...................................... 306
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Optimal use .......................... 297
Portable music
player ................................. 284
Radio .................................... 298
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 283
Type...................................... 280
USB memory ........................ 311
USB port ............................... 284
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 376
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
AUX port ................................... 284
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 390
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.