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4-1.  Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 172
Cargo and luggage............ 181
Vehicle load limits ............. 185
Trailer towing..................... 186
Dinghy towing.................... 187
4-2.  Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 188
Power (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a 
smart key system) ........... 192
EV drive mode................... 199
Hybrid transmission........... 202
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3.  Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 212
Windshield wipers  and washer ..................... 214
Rear window wiper  and washer ..................... 218 4-4.  Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 221
4-5.  Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C...... 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 231
LDA  (Lane Departure Alert)..... 241
Automatic High Beam ........ 246
4-6.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 251
Rear view monitor  system ............................. 255
Driving assist systems ....... 265
4-7.  Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 271
Winter driving tips .............. 274
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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 536
Fuel information ................ 545
Tire information ................. 548
9-2.  Customization Customizable features ...... 560
Items to initialize................ 565
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners ........................ 568
Seat belt instructions for  Canadian owners 
(in French) ............................... 569
SRS airbag instructions for  Canadian owners 
(in French) ............................... 571 What to do if... 
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 582
Alphabetical index ...................... 587
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For  vehicles  with  a  navigation  s ystem,  refer  to  the  “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM  OWNER’S  MANUAL”  for  in formation  regarding  the  navi-
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PRIUS c_UPlease note that this manual applies to all models and all equi
pment, includ-
ing  options.  Therefore,  you  may  find  some  explanations  for  equi pment  not
installed on your vehicle. 
All  specifications  provided  in  this  manual  are  current  at  the  t ime  of  printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product impr ovement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately  five  hours  after  the  hybrid  system  is  turned  off,   you  may  hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This i s the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a ma lfunction.
A  wide  variety  of  non-genuine  spare  parts  and  accessories  for  T oyota  vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not  warrant  these  products  and  is  not  responsible  for  their  per formance,
repair,  or  replacement,  or  for  any  damage  they  may  cause  to,  or  adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or  durability,  and  may  even  violate  governmental  regulations.  In  addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota 
     
        
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PRIUS c_UThe installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehic
le could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense C
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High  voltage  parts  and  cables  on  the  hybrid  vehicles  emit  appro ximately  the
same  amount  of  electromagnetic  waves  as  the  conventional  gasoli ne  pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances  despite of  their  el ectromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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PRIUS c_UWindshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 214
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 274
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 538
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . P. 543
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 435
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 419
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 419
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 539
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 529
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 208
Parking lights/front turn signal lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206, 208
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
Front fog lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 212
Front side marker lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 208
Stop lights/tail lights /rear side marker lights/
rear turn signal lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206, 208
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 208
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(Replacing method: P. 458, Watts: P. 544)
*: If equipped
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PRIUS c_UTurn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 208
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . .
 . .  P. 208
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 212
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 214
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 214
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 430
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 468
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 419
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 158
Air conditioning system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 376
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 376
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 281
Navigation system
*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 394
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1-3. Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Hybrid system features
Your  vehicle  is  a  hybrid  vehicle.  It  has  characteristics  differ ent
from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar wi th
the characteristics of your veh icle, and operate it with care.
The  hybrid  system  combines  the  use  of  a  gasoline  engine  and
an  electric  motor  (traction  motor)  according  to  driving  condi-
tions,  improving  fuel  efficien cy  and  reducing  exhaust  emis-
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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