ECO mode TOYOTA PRIUS C 2013 NHP10 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Shift lever
“ECO MODE” switch
Parking brake
“EV” switch
Seat heater controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
1 If equipped2 For vehicles with a Display Audio System, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Telephone controls
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light
controls1
Power button (Smart Key)1
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display
Audio system or Display Audio system
1,2
USB/AUX port
Air Conditioning/Heating controls
Outside rearview mirror
1/Rear window defogger button
12V DC power outlet
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Air Conditioning system
Shift lever
“ECO MODE” switch
Parking brake
“EV” switch
Seat heater controls
1
Wiper and washer controls
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
1 If equipped2 For vehicles with a Display Audio System, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
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Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Service indicators and reminders
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
EV drive indicator
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push

ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operation (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Type AType B
Type AType B
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Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; Hybrid System is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting Hybrid System)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operation (if equipped)Unlocking operation (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
TouchGrasp
Push to lockPush to unlock
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (e.g. downhill driving, coasting to a stop).
Eco Mode

Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the multi-information display or the Display Audio System.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress

the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Veh

icles without Smart Key system:
Depress

the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains




steady

and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
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Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (e.g. downhill driving, coasting to a stop).
Eco Mode
Push
Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the multi-information display or the Display Audio System.
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual
.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake2
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Air outlet display
Windshield defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Fan speed control
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
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Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Air outlet display
Windshield defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Fan speed control
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
PushDriver seat
Front passenger seat
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Open
Close
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Close
Tilt
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing Hybrid System
output and applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
Hybrid System output and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore
traction and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing Hybrid System
output, and Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy,
or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits Hybrid System output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel.
This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on
track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
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