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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS c_UFor your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 39
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 52
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 57
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 76
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 81
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 88
Theft prevention labels ........ 91 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 94
Gauges and meters ............. 99
Multi-information display .... 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 112
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 127
Back door .......................... 136
Smart key system .............. 141
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 150
Rear seats ......................... 151
Head restraints .................. 155
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 158
Inside rear view mirror ....... 160
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 161
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 163
Moon roof .......................... 167
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
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PRIUS c_U5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations ...... 286
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings.................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings .................... 293
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ................... 294
List screen operation ......... 295
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 297
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 298 5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 300
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 306
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 311
Using the AUX port ............ 316
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ........................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time..... 323
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 324
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 326
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 328
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................ 329
5Audio system
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PRIUS c_U7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 400
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 403
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 409
General maintenance ........ 412
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 415
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 416
Hood.................................. 419
Positioning a floor jack ...... 421
Engine compartment ......... 422
12-volt battery ................... 431
Tires .................................. 435
Tire inflation pressure........ 444
Wheels .............................. 447
Air conditioning filter .......... 449
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 454
Light bulbs ......................... 458 8-1. 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
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
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18Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188, 192
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 188, 192
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 469
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4881
2
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711-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
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Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
■Installation with LATCH system
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operati
on
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint. ( P. 155)
Flip up and fold the cover,
and fix it with the hook-and-
loop fastener.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH ancho r
1
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821-3. Hybrid system
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There is an air intake vent on the
side of the lower part of the rear
left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). When the air intake vent is
blocked, the battery operations
will be restricted and cause a
decline in fuel consumption.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor , the
emergency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the ri sk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system , contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displ ayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 488)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message
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831-3. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dea ler.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cann ot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the lo w fuel level
warning light ( P. 482) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about
1.3 gal. [5.0 L, 1.1 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when th e vehicle is
inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate el ectromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-p roduced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.
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Instrument cluster2
PRIUS c_U2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ................... 94
Gauges and meters ............ 99
Multi-information display............................. 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 112