ABS TOYOTA PRIUS C 2013 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
Rear center seat belt
■ Fastening the seat belt
The rear center seat belt is a 3- point type restraint with 2 buckles.
Both seat belt buckles must be co rrectly located and securely latched
for proper operation.
Push the tabs back all the way
into the cover and then remove
the tabs.
Push tab “B” into the buckle
until a click sound is heard.
Push tab “A” into the buckle
until a click sound is heard.
B
A
STEP1
STEP2
B A

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Holding tab “A” and “B” together,
insert both tabs all the way into
the cover on the roof.
With tab “B” inserted all the way
into the cover, move tab “A”
slightly back toward the cover’s
inlet, so that it blocks the inlet.
B
A
STEP2
STEP3
BA

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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When using or storing the rear center seat belt
●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.
● When storing the rear center seat bel t, ensure that the tabs are securely
inserted into the cover on the roof. If the tabs are not stowed properly, they
may drop from the cover while driving, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not use the rear center seat belt
with either buckle released.
Fastening only one of the buckles may
result in death or serious injury in case
of sudden braking or a collision.

184 2-2. Instrument cluster
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. 433)
*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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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Hill-start assist control
P. 222
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel

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When the TRAC/VSC/ABS/hill-start assist control systems are
operatingThe slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC/ABS/hill-
start assist control systems are
operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on when the hill-
start assist control system is
operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle begins to move, if the brake
pedal is depressed forcefully or repeatedly, or 1 - 2 minuets after the
hybrid system is stopped. This sound does not indicate that a malfunc-
tion has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid
system off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
CAUTION
■The ABS does not opera te effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the fol-
lowing situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ When the TRAC/VSC/ABS are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
12 IG2 NO.2
10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering switches, brake
system, starter system, smart key
system, occupant classification
system, SRS airbag system
13 DOME 15 AAudio system, vehicle control and
operation data recording, main
body ECU, personal lights, lug-
gage compartment light
14 ECU-B NO.1 7.5 A Main body ECU, smart key system
15 METER 7.5 A Gauge and meters
16 IGN 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
17 HAZ 10 A Emergency flashers
18 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 ABS NO.1 20 A Brake system
20 ENG W/PMP 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 H-LP-MAIN 40 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, H-LP
LH-HI, H-LP RH-HI, daytime run-
ning light system
22 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
23 ABS MTR NO.1 30 A Brake system
24 P/I 50 A EFI-MAIN, HORN, IG2
FuseAmpereCircuit

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25 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 AAir conditioning system, gauge
and meters, occupant classifica-
tion system, tire pressure warning
system, starter system, smart key
system, power door lock system
26 AM2 7.5 A Starter system
27 STRG LOCK 20 A Starter system
28 ABS NO.2 10 A Brake system
29 IGCT-MAIN 30 A IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3, IGCT
NO.4, PCU, BATT FAN
30 D/C CUT 30 A DOME, ECU-B NO.1
31 PTC HTR NO.1 30 A PTC heater
32 PTC HTR NO.2 30 A PTC heater
33 FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan
34 PTC HTR NO.3 30 A PTC heater
35 DEF 30 A MIR HTR, rear window defogger
36 DEICER 20 A No circuit
37 BATT FAN 10 A Battery cooling fan
38 IGCT NO.2 10 A Hybrid system
39 IGCT NO.4 10 A Hybrid system
40 PCU 10 A Hybrid system
41 IGCT NO.3 10 A Hybrid system
42 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
FuseAmpereCircuit