TOYOTA PRIUS C 2012 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

541
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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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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Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 493
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ............................... 494
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine switch .................. 158, 162
EPS ........................................... 219
EV drive mode ......................... 170
Event data recorder .................. 18
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 497
Washer ................................. 374
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 129 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light .................433
Front seats Adjustment ..............................76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
Fuel Capacity ................................492
Fuel gauge ............................179
Gas station information .........552
Information ............................500
Refueling ...............................105
Type ......................................492
Fuel door...................................105
Fuel filler door ..........................105
Fuses.........................................400
Gas station information...........552
Gauges ......................................179
Glove box..................................322
Hazard lights
Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
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HeatersSeat heaters .......................... 334
Side mirrors ........................... 245
Hill-start assist control ............ 222
Hood .......................................... 360
Horn........................................... 178
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....30
Energy monitor/
consumption screen..............35
High voltage components........29
Hybrid system indicator ......... 195
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System ...............25
I/M test....................................... 355
Identification Electric motor ........................ 492
Engine ................................... 492
Tire ........................................ 503
Vehicle .................................. 491
Ignition switch .................. 158, 162
Illuminated entry system ......... 320
Immobilizer system.................. 110
Indicator lights ......................... 182
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 522
Inside rear view mirror ..............94
Interior lights Switch.................................... 319
Wattage ................................. 499
iPod ........................................... 266
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 362
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 457
Jack handle .............................. 457 Keyless entry ............................. 61
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 44
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 473
If you lose your keys ............. 472
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Key battery ............................ 397
Keyless entry .......................... 61
Key number............................. 44
Keys ........................................ 44
Mechanical key ....................... 44
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 61
Knee airbag .............................. 115
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Headlight switch .................... 202
Instrument panel light switch.................................. 202
Interior lights switch .............. 319
Parking light switch ............... 202
Personal light switch ............. 319
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Side marker light switch ........ 202
Tail light switch...................... 202
Turn signal lever ................... 176
Wattage................................. 499
Load capacity ........................... 228
Lock steering column...... 160, 166
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Luggage compartment light
Wattage ................................ 499
Luggage cover......................... 339
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 356
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 355
General maintenance ........... 351
Maintenance data ................. 490
Maintenance requirements ... 348
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 180
Meters .................................. 179
Microphone .............................. 293
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 94
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 245
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 96
Vanity mirrors ....................... 330
Moon roof................................. 101
MP3 disc................................... 259
Multi-information display ....... 185
Noise from under vehicle ......... 16
Odometer ................................. 187
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 365
Opener Back door ............................... 71
Fuel filler door....................... 105
Hood ..................................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 96
Defogger............................... 245 Outside temperature
display ....................................331
Overheating, Hybrid system ....................................480
Parking brake ...........................177
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Personal lights Switch....................................319
Wattage .................................499
Power outlet .............................333
“POWER” switch......................162
Power windows ..........................98
Radiator ....................................371
Radio .........................................252
Rear seat Folding down ...........................77
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Wattage .................................499
Rear window defogger ............245
Rear window wiper ..................212
Reset the maintenance data ...349
Replacing Fuses ....................................400
Key battery ............................397
Light bulbs .............................411
Tires ......................................457
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................524
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Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt .............84
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR).....................88
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 138
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 345
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).................... 88
How to wear your seat belt......84
How your child should
wear the seat belt .................88
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............90
Reminder light ....................... 433
Seat belt extenders .................89
Seat belt pretensioners ...........88
Seat cushion airbag ................. 115
Seat heaters.............................. 334
Seating capacity....................... 228
Seats Adjustment ..............................76
Adjustment precautions........... 76
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ........................... 138
Cleaning ................................ 345
Front seat adjustment .............76
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................76
Head restraint..........................81
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 113
Seat heaters .......................... 334
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 182 Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 471
Transmission......................... 173
Shift lock system ..................... 471
Side airbags ............................. 115
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 96
Defogger ............................... 245
Smart key system Entry function .......................... 47
Starting the hybrid
system ........................ 158, 162
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 498
Storage location .................... 457
Spark plug ................................ 495
Specifications .......................... 490
Speedometer ............................ 179
Steering
Column lock release ..... 160, 166
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 93
Audio switches ...................... 286
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Storage feature ........................ 321
Storage precautions ................ 226
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 485
Sun visors ................................ 329S

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Switch
Cruise control ....................... 215
“ECO MODE” switch ............ 174
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
EV drive mode switch ........... 170
Engine switch ............... 158, 162
Fog light switch..................... 206
Hazard light switch ............... 424
Headlight switch ................... 202
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Light switches ....................... 202
Power door lock switch........... 65
“POWER” switch .................. 162
Power window switch ............. 98
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 212
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 286
Window lock switch ................ 98
Wiper and washer ........ 208, 212
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 499
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system............... 110
Theft prevention labels ......... 112
Theft prevention labels ........... 112
Tire inflation pressure ............ 388
Tire information Glossary ............................... 510
Size ...................................... 506
Tire identification number ..... 505
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 507 Tires
Chains ...................................229
Checking ...............................380
If you have a flat tire ..............457
Inflation pressure...................388
Inflation pressure sensor .......381
Information ............................503
Replacing ..............................457
Rotating tires .........................380
Size .......................................498
Snow tires .............................229
Spare tire...............................457
Tire pressure warning system ........................380, 433
Tools .........................................457
Total load capacity...................228
Towing Dinghy towing........................234
Emergency towing.................425
Trailer towing.........................233
TRAC .........................................219
Traction control........................219
Transmission Hybrid transmission...............173
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 471
Trip information .......................185
Trip meter .................................179
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
USB memory ....................266, 274
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Vanity mirrors........................... 330
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 491
Vehicle stability control........... 219
VSC............................................ 219
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 431
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Key reminder ......................... 449
Master warning...................... 433
Seat belt reminder ................. 433
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 432
Brake assist system .............. 432
Brake system ........................ 431
Charging system .... ............... 432
Electric power steering system ................................ 432
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 432
Low brake fluid ...................... 431
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 432
Master warning light .............. 433 Pretensioners ........................ 432
Seat belt reminder light ......... 433
Slip indicator light .................. 432
SRS airbag system ............... 432
Tire pressure ......................... 433
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 444
Cruise control ........................ 443
EV drive mode ...................... 444
Hybrid system ....................... 442
Hybrid system overheat ........ 444
Maintenance ......................... 444
Moon roof .............................. 444
N position .............................. 444
Open door ............................. 444
P position .............................. 444
Parking brake ........................ 444
Smart key system ......... 443, 449
Traction battery ..................... 444
Washer Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 229
Switch ........................... 208, 212
Washing and waxing ............... 342
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 224
Load limits ............................. 228
Weight ................................... 490
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window lock switch................... 98V
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Windows
Power windows ...................... 98
Rear window defogger ......... 245
Washer ......................... 208, 212
Windshield wipers................... 208
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 397
Wireless remote control.......... 61
WMA disc ................................. 259

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 457If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 469If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 0Immobilizer system
P. 475If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 471If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 480If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 472If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 475If the vehicle 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 5Side doors
P. 7 1Back door
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 485If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator light
comes onP. 431If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds