
584What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the power switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 204)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
power switch in ON mode. ( P. 204)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pull ed from the power
switch. ( P. 190)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 1 9 5 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 163)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be t urned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

590Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
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
E

593Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
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
KL

597Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 464
Storage feature ........................ 388
Storage precautions ................ 183
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
Sun visors ................................ 393
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Cruise control........................ 251
Eco drive mode switch .......... 203
Emergency flasher switch ..... 468
EV drive mode switch ........... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch................ 468
Headlight switch.................... 208
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 243
Light switches ....................... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ..... ............... 234
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch................. 188, 192
Power window switch............ 163
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 218
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 283
VSC OFF switch ................... 266
Window lock switch............... 163
Wiper and washer ......... 214, 218 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 208
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 88
Theft prevention labels ........... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 91
Tire inflation pressure............. 444
Tire information Glossary ............................... 555
Size....................................... 551
Tire identification number ..... 550
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 553
Tires Chains .................................. 275
Checking............................... 435
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 436
Information............................ 548
Replacing.............................. 505
Rotating tires ........................ 435
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 276
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 436, 483
Tools ......................................... 506
Total load capacity .................. 185
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Emergency towing ................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 186T

598Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U
Toyota Safety Sense C ............ 225Automatic High Beam ........... 246
Front sensor.......................... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 241
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 231
TRAC......................................... 265
Traction control ....................... 265
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 202
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 204
Trip information ....................... 103
Trip meter ................................... 99
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 544
USB memory .................... 284, 311
Vanity mirrors .......................... 393
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 537
Vehicle stability control .......... 265
VSC ........................................... 265
VSC OFF switch ....................... 266 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 480
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 481
Key reminder ........................ 499
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 241
Master warning ..................... 482
Pre-Collision warning............ 482
Seat belt reminder ................ 482
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 481
Brake assist system.............. 481
Brake system ....... ................. 480
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 481
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 481
Low brake fluid ..................... 480
Low fuel level ........................ 482
Low tire inflation pressure..... 483
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 481
Master warning light ............. 482
Parking brake ....................... 481
PCS warning light ................. 482
Pretensioners ....................... 481
Seat belt reminder light......... 482
Slip indicator light ................. 482
SRS airbag system ............... 481
Tire pressure ........................ 483
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 483
U
V
W