TOYOTA PRIUS C 2017 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 202)Shift position indicator
(→P. 199)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 204) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
→P. 199)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 204)EV drive indicator lamp
(→P. 75)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 204)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 250)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 208)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor ( →P. 250)
*1
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 245)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( →P. 265)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator (→P. 84)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 265)
(if equipped)
LDA indicator
(→P. 240)
“READY” indicator
( →P. 184, 188)
*1
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(→P. 227)
EV drive mode indicator
( →P. 195)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor ( →P. 52)*1
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system
check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or
after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights
do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r\
esult
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. (→P. 198)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( →P. 96)
Gauges and meters
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Unit of measure of the sp eedometer (on some models)
→P. 9 9
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
This vehicle is not installed with an engine coolant temperature gauge.
Instead, is shown on the multi-information display. The engine may
be overheating if is shown on the multi-information display. In this
case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 524)
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Drive information
Displays information such as the
hybrid system operating condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing the date/time and screen set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( →P. 486)
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
Multi-information display
Display contents
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When a steering wheel switch is
touched, an illustration of the
switch is shown on the screen,
helping the driver to confirm which
switch they are touching without
needing to look down at their
hands.
The touch tracer display can be
turned off. (→P. 105)
If an audio/navigation system is used that is not compatible with the steer-
ing switches in this vehicle, the audio switch display may not operate cor-
rectly.
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to change the dis-
played item. The “TRIP” switch
may also be used for certain
items.
Touch tracer display (if equipped)
Switching the display
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The following items are always displayed in the upper part of the
screen. (When using some menu items, these items will not be dis-
played.)
Odometer/trip meter
→P. 9 9
Average fuel consumption
Depending on whether the
odometer or trip meter is dis-
played, the displayed contents
differ. Use the displayed aver-
age fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
● When the odometer is displayed: the average fuel consumption
since the hybrid system wa s started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the average fuel consumption
since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel con-
sumption for trip mete r A and trip meter B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, average fuel consumption is also reset.
(→P. 99)
Clock
Change the time on the settings screen. ( →P. 105)
Items displayed in the upper part of the screen
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Odometer/trip meter
Each time the “TRIP” switch is pr
essed, the display changes as fol-
lows:
Odometer
Displays the total distance
that the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the
vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last
reset. The trip meters can be
split and used in 2 catego-
ries, A or B.
Pressing and holding the “TRIP” switch will reset the trip meter.
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Each time the “DISP” switch is pressed, the menu screen changes.
When the desired menu screen is displayed, stop pressing the “DISP”
switch. The details screen will soon be displayed.
However, to display the “Settings & Screen Off” details screen, press
and hold the “DISP” switch after the “Settings & Screen Off” menu
screen is displayed.
“Energy Monitor”
Operating conditions of the hybrid system can be confirmed. ( →P. 1 11 )
“Drive Information”
Average speed, driving time, EV driving rate/EV driven distance, cruising
range and outside temperature (→P. 391) are displayed. (→P. 101)
“ECO Score”
Evaluates the level of Eco-friendly driving and displays the results.
(→P. 102)
“5min Consumption”*
Displays the average fuel consumption in intervals of 5 minutes. Current
fuel consumption is simultaneously displayed, allowing it to be compared
with previous fuel consumption rates. ( →P. 116)
“ECO Savings”
If the price of gasoline is input, the cost of the consumed fuel according to
the driven distance is displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison is set,
the difference between the input fuel consumption and your vehicle's
actual fuel consumption is expressed as an amount of money that was
possibly saved. (→P. 103)
“ECO Savings Record”*
Displays eco savings record. ( →P. 104)
“LDA” (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA. ( →P. 242)
Switching menu screens