TOYOTA PRIUS C 2014 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 93)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. (P. 175)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 187)

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument pa nel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and multi-informat ion display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.

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When driving
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. 487)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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. 178)Driving ready indicator
( P. 160, 164)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 205)EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 204)Shift position indicator
( P. 176)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 204)“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 176)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 208)EV drive indicator lamp
( P. 194)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator ( P. 110)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 222)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor (P. 130)*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. 437)
*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. 447)
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. 199)
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 9 0
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. 190)
Clock
Change the time on the settings screen. ( P. 199)