key TOYOTA PRIUS C 2012 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
477
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Precautions when the 12-volt batter y is discharged (vehicles with a
smart key system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the 12-volt battery has been disconnected
and reconnected. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key
to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt bat-
tery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is
not a malfunction.
● The “POWER” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in
before the 12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-
volt battery, turn the “POWER” switch off.
If the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY or ON mode before the 12-
volt battery was discharged, the audio system and/or air conditioning
system may operate when the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even
when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining
effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the
12-volt battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start.
(The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is oper-
ating.)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the hybrid sys-
tem by turning the engine
switch to the “ACC” position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP3
STEP4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the hybrid sys-
tem, press and hold the
“POWER” switch for 3 consec-
utive seconds or more, or
press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP4
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
STEP5

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting
Smart key
system
*1
and wire-
less remote
control
(
P. 47,
61) Operation sig-
nal
(Emergency
flashers)
On Off — O
Operation sig-
nal
(Buzzer) On Off — O
Operation
buzzer volume Level 7 Off to level 7 O O
Time elapsed
before auto-
matic door lock
function is acti-
vated if door is
not opened
after being
unlocked 60 seconds
30 seconds
—O
120 seconds
Open door
warning buzzer On Off — O
Automatic door
lock function to
be activated if
door is not
opened after
being unlocked On Off — O

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Smart key
system
*1
(
P. 47) Smart key sys-
tem
On Off — O
Number of per-
missible times
of continuous
smart lock Twice Unlimited — O
Wireless
remote
control
(
P. 61) Wireless
remote control
On Off — O
Unlocking
operation Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step. OO
Panic function On Off — O
ItemFunctionDefault set- tingCustomizedsetting

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Door lock
(
P. 6 5 )
Unlocking
using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step. —O
Speed-detect-
ing automatic
door lock func-
tion*
3
Off On O O
Opening
driver's door
unlocks all
doors Off
On — O
Shifting gears
to P unlocks all
doors. On
Off O O
Shifting gears
to position
other than P
locks all doors. On
Off O O
Lights
(
P. 202) Daytime run-
ning light sys-
tem (except
Canada)
On Off O O
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting

520 6-2. Customization
Illumination
(
P. 318)Time elapsed
before lights
turn off
15 seconds
7.5 seconds — O
30 seconds — O
Operation
when the doors
are unlocked On Off — O
Operation after
the engine
switch is turned
to the “LOCK”
position
*2
On Off — O
Operation after
the “POWER”
switch is turned
off
*3
On Off — O
Operation
when you
approach the
vehicle with the
electronic key
on your per-
son
*3
On Off — O
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 433) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder
buzzer
On Off — O
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles without a smart key system
*3: Vehicles with a smart key system
Automatic
air condi-
tioning sys-
tem
(
P. 236)
Air condition-
ing control of
Eco drive mode
On Off — O
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting

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Alphabetical index
Bluetooth® phone
Making a phone call ............. 300
Set up ................................... 311
Bottle holders .......................... 327
Brake Fluid...................................... 497
Parking brake ....................... 177
Brake assist ............................. 219
Break-in tips ............................ 149
Care
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 345
Seat belts ............................. 345
Cargo capacity ........................ 224
CD player ................................. 254
Chains ...................................... 229
Child-protectors ........................ 67
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 134
Booster seats, installation .... 138
Convertible seats, definition............................. 134
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 138
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 129
Infant seat, definition ............ 134
Infant seats, installation ........ 138
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..... .............. 139
Installing CRS with seat belts............................ 140
Installing CRS with
top tether straps ................. 144
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 124
Child-protectors ...................... 67
Child restraint system ........... 134
How your child should
wear the seat belt................. 88
Installing child restraints ....... 138
Moon roof precautions.......... 104 Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery
precautions .........................399
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........335
12-volt battery precautions .................377, 479
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................342
Interior ...................................345
Seat belts ..............................345
Clock .........................................187
Coat hooks ...............................336
Condenser ................................371
Console box .............................322
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....480
Cord hook .................................270
Cruise control...........................215
Cup holders ..............................326
Curtain shield airbags .............115
Customizable features.............516
Daytime running light system ....................................204
Defogger Rear window .........................245
Side mirrors ...........................245
Dimension.................................490
Dinghy towing ..........................234
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................441
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....356
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542 Alphabetical index
DoorsBack door ................................71
Door lock ..................... 47, 61, 65
Door windows..........................98
Rear door child protector.........67
Side doors ...............................65
Side mirrors .............................96
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 433
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ..................... 113
Procedures ............................ 148
Winter driving tips.................. 229
Eco drive mode ........................ 174
Electric power steering ........... 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does
not operate properly............ 473
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 424
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 431
If a warning light turns on ............................... 431
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 441
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 473
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 469
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 471
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 485
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged........... 475 If you have a flat tire ............. 457
If you lose your keys ............. 472
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 430
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 486
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 480
Engine
Compartment ........................ 364
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
Hood ..................................... 360
How to start the hybrid system ........................ 158, 162
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Overheating .......................... 480
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 494
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
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