park assist TOYOTA PRIUS C 2014 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Engine (ignition) switch ............................. 160
Power (ignition) switch ..... 164
EV drive mode ................. 172
Hybrid transmission ......... 175
Turn signal lever .............. 178
Parking brake ................... 179
Horn ................................. 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 221)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off for-
ward/backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.

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CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate 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.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Enter the vehicle being
towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key sy stem: Enter the vehicle being
towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 477
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( P. 463)
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Alphabetical index
Back door................................... 71
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Wattage ................................ 505
Battery
Checking .............................. 379
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 29
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 231
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio .................. 291
Portable player ..................... 300
Set up ................................... 308
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio .................................. 295
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call ............. 303
Set up ................................... 314
Bottle holders .......................... 330
Brake Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 179
Brake assist ............................. 221
Break-in tips ............................ 151 Care
Exterior ..................................346
Interior ...................................349
Seat belts ..............................349
Cargo capacity .........................226
CD player ..................................256
Chains .......................................231
Child-protectors .........................67
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........136
Booster seats, installation .....140
Convertible seats, definition .............................136
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................140
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 130
Infant seat, definition .............136
Infant seats, installation.........140
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............141
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................142
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................146
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Alphabetical index
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Side mirrors .......................... 247
Hill-start assist control ........... 221
Hood ......................................... 364
Horn .......................................... 180
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 30
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 35
High voltage components ....... 29
Hybrid system indicator ........ 197
“POWER” switch .................. 164
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System .............. 25
I/M test ...................................... 359
Identification Engine .................................. 498
Tire ....................................... 509
Vehicle.................................. 497
Ignition switch ................. 160, 164
Illuminated entry system ........ 323
Immobilizer system ................. 110
Indicator lights ........................ 184
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 528
Inside rear view mirror.............. 94
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 322
Wattage ................................ 505
iPod .......................................... 268
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 366
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 463
Jack handle.............................. 463 Keyless entry..............................61
Keys
Electronic key ..........................44
Engine switch ................160, 164
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 479
If you lose your keys .............478
Ignition switch................160, 164
Key battery ............................401
Key number .............................44
Keyless entry...........................61
Keys ........................................44
Mechanical key .......................44
“POWER” switch ...................164
Wireless remote control key ........................................61
Knee airbag ..............................116
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............415
Wattage .................................505
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................415
Wattage .................................505
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....428
Fog light switch .....................208
Hazard light switch ................428
Headlight switch ....................204
Instrument panel light switch ..................................204
Interior lights switch...............322
Parking light switch ...............204
Personal light switch .............322
Replacing light bulbs .............415
Side marker light switch ........204
Tail light switch ......................204
Turn signal lever....................178
Wattage .................................505
Load capacity ...........................230
Lock steering column ......162, 168
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Vanity mirrors........................... 333
Vehicle data recordings ............18
Vehicle identification number ................................... 497
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System ....................................25
Vehicle stability control........... 221
VSC............................................ 221
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 437
Electric power steering system ................................ 438
Key reminder ......................... 455
Master warning...................... 439
Seat belt reminder ................. 439
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 438
Brake assist system .............. 438
Brake system ........................ 437
Charging system .... ............... 438
Electric power steering
system ................................ 438
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 438
Low brake fluid ...................... 437
Low fuel level ........................ 439
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 439
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 438
Master warning light .............. 439 Pretensioners ........................ 438
Seat belt reminder light ......... 439
Slip indicator light .................. 438
SRS airbag system ............... 438
Tire pressure ......................... 439
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 439
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 450
Cruise control ........................ 449
EV drive mode ...................... 450
Hybrid system ....................... 448
Hybrid system overheat ........ 450
Maintenance ......................... 450
Moon roof .............................. 450
N position .............................. 450
Open door ............................. 450
P position .............................. 450
Parking brake ........................ 450
Smart key system ......... 449, 455
Traction battery ..................... 450
Washer Checking ............................... 378
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 231
Switch ........................... 210, 214
Washing and waxing ............... 346
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 226
Load limits ............................. 230
Weight ................................... 496
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window lock switch................... 98V
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