air condition TOYOTA PRIUS C 2014 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 184
Multi-information display ..... 187
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 204
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 217
Driving assist systems ........ 221
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 226
Vehicle load limits ............... 230
Winter driving tips ............... 231
Trailer towing ...................... 235
Dinghy towing ..................... 236 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 247
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 248
Using the radio ................... 254
Using the CD player ........... 256
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 261
Operating an iPod .............. 268
Operating a USB memory ............................ 276
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 284
Using the AUX port............. 287
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 288
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 291
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 295
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 300
Making a phone call ........... 303
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 308
Using the “SET UP” menu (“Phone” menu) ................ 314
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 321
• Interior lights/personal lights .................. 322
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 324
• Glove box ......................... 325
• Console box ..................... 325
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 327
• Cup holders ...................... 329
• Bottle holders ................... 330
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 332
Vanity mirrors ..................... 333
Outside temperature display .............................. 334
Power outlet ....................... 336
Seat heaters ....................... 337
Coat hooks ......................... 339
Assist grips ......................... 340
Floor mat ............................ 341
Luggage cover ................... 343 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 349
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 352
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 359
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 360
Hood ................................... 364
Positioning a floor jack........ 366
Engine compartment .......... 368
12-volt battery ..................... 379
Tires.................................... 384
Tire inflation pressure ......... 392
Wheels................................ 396
Air conditioning filter ........... 399
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 401
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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Rear window defogger button 
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defogger button

P. 247
P. 247
Air conditioning system P. 238
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Before driving
Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high
voltage system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Electric motor (traction motor) Power control unit with DC/
DC converter
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
High voltage cables (orange)

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
P. 176
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
By keeping Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving may be possible. ( P. 197)
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.
■Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing
so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and reduce fuel
consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will
consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and
immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 479)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used
nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 5
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 479)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 401)
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 8
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 401

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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags/SRS seat cush-
ion airbags)
● The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force
corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal col-
lision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sigh pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbag for the front passenger
will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger
seat. However, the SRS front airbags and seat cushion airbag for the
front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat
is unoccupied.
● The SRS seat cushion airbags on the front seats will not operate if the
occupant is not wearing a seat belt.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (S RS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS seat cushion airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling