P 214 TOYOTA PRIUS C 2015 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage............ 175
Vehicle load limits ............. 179
Trailer towing..................... 180
Dinghy towing.................... 181
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 182
Power (ignition) switch ...... 186
EV drive mode................... 193
Hybrid transmission........... 196
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake .................... 200
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 201
Fog light switch ................. 205
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 211
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor system ............................. 222
Driving assist systems ....... 232
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 238
Winter driving tips .............. 241
5-1. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 246
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............. 247
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 249
USB port/AUX port ............ 250
Basic audio operations ...... 252
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 254
General settings ................ 255
Audio settings .................... 257
Display settings ................. 258
Voice settings .................... 259
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source.............................. 260
List screen operation ......... 261
Optimal use of the multimedia system..... 263
4Driving
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15Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 483
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front fog lights
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Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
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(Replacing method: P. 420, Watts: P. 498)
*: If equipped
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Multimedia system
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Navigation system
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Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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4Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 166
Cargo and luggage ........... 175
Vehicle load limits ............. 179
Trailer towing..................... 180
Dinghy towing ................... 181
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 182
Power (ignition) switch ...... 186
EV drive mode .................. 193
Hybrid transmission........... 196
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake .................... 200 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 201
Fog light switch ................. 205
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 211
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor system ............................ 222
Driving assist systems ...... 232
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 238
Winter driving tips ............. 241

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4-4. Refueling
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the “POWER” switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●Vehicles with a smart key system: The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( P. 476)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 214)
● Vehicles with immobilizer system: There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P. 82)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a
blown fuse. However, depending on the type of malfunction, an
interim measure is available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 474)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 478)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 394)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 478)
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.
( P. 394)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
If the hybrid system will not star t
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 182, 186)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.

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Floor mat .................................... 24
FluidBrake .................................... 496
Washer ................................. 393
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 427
Switch ................................... 205
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 427
Switch ................................... 205
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 443
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 145
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 498
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 424
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 498
Fuel Capacity ................................ 492
Fuel gauge .............................. 91
Information ............................ 499
Refueling............................... 214
Type .............................. 214, 492
Fuel door .................................. 214
Fuel filler door.......................... 214
Fuses ........................................ 416
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 353 Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 430
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 150
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 427
Switch ................................... 201
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 348
Side mirrors .......................... 342
Hill-start assist control ........... 232
Hood ......................................... 382
Horn .......................................... 153
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 77
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 107
High voltage components ....... 76
Hybrid system indicator ........ 102
“POWER” switch................... 186
Vehicle Proximity Notification System .............. 72
I/M test ...................................... 378
Identification Engine .................................. 492
Tire ....................................... 502
Vehicle .................................. 491
Ignition switch ................. 182, 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 351
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights........................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 519
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Interior lights Switch ................................... 350
Wattage ................................ 498
iPod........................................... 272
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance....................... 379
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 378
General maintenance ........... 375
Maintenance data ................. 490
Maintenance requirements ... 372
Meter Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 91
Microphone .............................. 298
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 342
Outside rear view mirrors...... 156
Vanity mirrors........................ 357
Moon roof ................................. 162
MP3 disc ................................... 266
Multi-information display .......... 94
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 97
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 493
Opener Back door ............................. 133
Fuel filler door ....................... 214
Hood ..................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 156
Defogger ............................... 342
Outside temperature
display.................................... 357
Overheating, Hybrid system.................................... 483
Parking brake........................... 200
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 424
Switch ................................... 201
Wattage ................................ 498
Personal lights Switch ................................... 350
Wattage ................................ 498
Power outlet ............................. 359
“POWER” switch ..................... 186
Power windows ....................... 158
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 382 P. 214
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 382 P. 214P. 4 9 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 214, 492
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 9 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 493
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 493