TOYOTA PRIUS C 2012 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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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. 480)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster inform
the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warn ing lights illuminated.

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*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 a light does not come on, or if the lights
do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 176)Driving ready indicator
( P. 158, 162)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 203)EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 170)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 202)Shift position indicator
( P. 174)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 202)“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 174)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 206)EV drive indicator lamp
( P. 192)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator ( P. 110)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 215)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 215)
*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 220)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor (P. 129)*1

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CAUTION
■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 systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle's systems. ( P. 431)
*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 a light does not come on, or if the lights
do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*3: For vehicles sold in Canada
(red)
(yellow)(Flashes)
*1, 2*1, 3*1*1, 2*1, 3*1*1, 2*1, 3
*1*1*1*1*1

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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.
●Drive information
Displays information such as
the hybrid system operating
conditions and fuel consump-
tion.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as
changing the date/time and
screen settings.
●Warning messages
( P. 441)
Automatically displayed if a
malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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Touch tracer display (vehicles with Display Audio system)
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. 197)
If an audio/navigation system is
used that is not compatible with
the steering switches in this vehi-
cle, the audio switch display may
not operate correctly.
Switching the display
Press the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel to change the dis-
played item. The “TRIP” switch
may also be used for certain
items.

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Items displayed in the upper part of the screen
The following items are always disp layed in the upper part of the
screen. (When using some menu it ems, these items will not be dis-
played.)
Odometer/trip meter
P. 1 8 8
Average fuel consumption
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the
displayed contents differ. Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
● When the odometer is displayed: the average fuel consumption
since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the average fuel consumption
since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel
consumption for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed sepa-
rately.
When the trip meter is reset, average fuel consumption is also reset.
(P. 188)
Clock
Change the time on the settings screen. ( P. 197)

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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.
Some models, pressing and holding the “TRIP” switch will switch the dis-
play between MPH and km/h.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicl e 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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Switching menu screens
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. 35)
“Drive Information”
Average speed, driving time, EV driving rate/EV driven distance, cruising
range and outside temperature (P. 331) are displayed. ( P. 190)
“ECO Score”
Evaluates the level of Eco-friendly driving and displays the results.
(P. 192)
“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. 39)

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“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. 193)
“ECO Savings Record”*
Displays eco savings record. ( P. 194)
“Past Record”*
Displays the best 3 fuel consumption records and the current fuel con-
sumption ranking. Fuel consumption can also be displayed by the month.
(P. 40)
“Settings & Screen Off”
Operations such as changing each screen’s setting and the date/time can
be performed. ( P. 196)
*: Settings are set to off (initialized settings) at the time of shipping. (P. 199)
■ “Drive Information”
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the
displayed contents of average spee d, driving time, and EV driving
rate/EV driven distance differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys-
tem was started is displayed.