2020 TOYOTA PRIUS C remote control

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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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PRIUS c_UThe SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyot
a contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when unde r the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judg ment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistake s that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by p laying with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other fea tures of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatu res inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

21Pictorial index
PRIUS c_UAudio remote control switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Cruise control switch
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 25 1
Telephone switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Talk switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
*1:For vehicles with a navi gation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
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3-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote control function
Valet key
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system
• Operating the wireless remote control function
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Keys
The keys
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e C
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Operation of each component
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Locks all the doors (P. 1 2 8 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 2 8 )
Sounds the alarm (press and hold) ( P. 122)
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key.
( P. 520)
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart key
systemVehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a smart key system)
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■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the ot her keys
(including mechanical key) and the key number stamped on your k ey number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure tha t the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

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Operation of each component
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 451)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the hybrid
system stops. ( P. 503)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 451)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ Replacing the battery
P. 451
■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smar t key
system)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 560)

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Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico