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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 24
Hybrid system precautions ... 29
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 42
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 47
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 71
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 76
Rear seats ............................ 77
Head restraints ..................... 81
Seat belts ............................. 84
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-5. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Moon roof ........................... 101 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap... 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 110
Theft prevention labels ....... 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 129
Child restraint systems ....... 134
Installing child restraints ..... 138
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch....... 158
Power (ignition) switch........ 162
EV drive mode .................... 170
Hybrid transmission ............ 173
Turn signal lever ................. 176
Parking brake ..................... 177
Horn .................................... 178
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 179
Indicators and warning lights ................... 182
Multi-information display ..... 185
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Fog light switch ................... 206
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 215
Driving assist systems ........ 219
Hill-start assist control ......... 222
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 224
Vehicle load limits ............... 228
Winter driving tips ............... 229
Trailer towing ...................... 233
Dinghy towing ..................... 234
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 236
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 245
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............. 246
Using the radio .................... 252
Using the CD player ............ 254 Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 259
Operating an iPod .............. 266
Operating a USB memory ............................ 274
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 282
Using the AUX port............. 285
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 286
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 289
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 297
Making a phone call ........... 300
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 305
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 311
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 318
• Interior lights/personal lights .................. 319
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 321
• Glove box ......................... 322
• Console box ..................... 322
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 324
• Cup holders ...................... 326
• Bottle holders ................... 327
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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 329
Vanity mirrors ..................... 330
Outside temperature display .............................. 331
Power outlet ....................... 333
Seat heaters ....................... 334
Coat hooks ......................... 336
Floor mat ............................ 337
Luggage cover ................... 339
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 345
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 360
Positioning a floor jack........ 362
Engine compartment .......... 364
12-volt battery ..................... 375
Tires.................................... 380
Tire inflation pressure ......... 388
Wheels................................ 392
Air conditioning filter ........... 395
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 397
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 400
Light bulbs .......................... 411
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 425
If you think something is wrong ............................ 430
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 24
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 29
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 42
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 47
Wireless remote control ..... 61
Side doors .......................... 65
Back door ........................... 71
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 76
Rear seats.......................... 77
Head restraints................... 81
Seat belts ........................... 84
Steering wheel ................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ... 96 1-5. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Moon roof ......................... 101
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ......................... 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 110
Theft prevention labels..... 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 129
Child restraint systems..... 134
Installing child restraints ........................ 138

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents, shift the
shift lever to P, apply the parking brake, and turn the hybrid system off.
( P. 148)
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors. Carefully check
to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 425)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible and contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Before driving
Energy monitor/consumption screen
Energy monitorDisplay Audio system (if equipped) Press “CAR”.
If the “Trip Information” is dis-
played, touch “Energy”.
Multi-information displayPush the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor dis-
play.
You can view the status of your hybrid system on the multi-informa-
tion display and Display Audio system.
Display Audio system (if
equipped)
Multi-information display

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the rear seat belt buckles
as shown.
Stow the seat belts.
Center
 P. 8 6
Outside Use the seat belt hangers to pre-
vent the belts from being tan-
gled.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
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Remove the outside head restraints. ( P. 81)
Lower the center head restraint to the lowest position.
(  P. 8 1 )
■ Folding down rear seatbacks
Vehicles with a split rear seats Pull the seatback lock release
knob and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded
separately.
Vehicles with a non-split rear seatPull both seatback lock release
knobs at the same time and fold
the seatback down.
STEP3
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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● For vehicles with split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear center
seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for \
the rear
center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be
used.
● Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks.
● If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, remove it from the vehicle
or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from
injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
● Adjust the position of the front seat before folding down the rear seatbacks
so that the front seat does not interfere with the rear seatbacks when fold-
ing down the rear seatbacks.