towing TOYOTA PRIUS C 2014 NHP10 / 1.G Owners 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
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audio system
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 291
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 295
Operating a Bluetooth
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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
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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Road accident cautions
If your vehicle is involved in an accident, observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents, shift the
shift lever to P, apply the parking brake, and turn the hybrid system off.
( P. 150)
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors. Carefully check
to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 429)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible and contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the
rear seatbacks.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release knob. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.

86 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Releasing the seat belt
Release the rear center seat belt only when necessary, such as
when folding down the rear seat. For safety, always store the plate
in the designated place after releasing it.
To release tab “A”, press the
release button.
To release tab “B”, insert the
key (P. 44) or tab “A” into the
hole on the buckle.
Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.
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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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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a tr
ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Cons ult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(  P. 496)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 496)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B*
2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
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1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb.
(kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb\
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as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
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4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 392)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 496)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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When driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for tra iler towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-5. Using the
storage features
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Interior features
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders