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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
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 430
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 431
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 440
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds................. 441
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 449
If you have a flat tire .......... 462
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 475
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 476
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 478
If your vehicle overheats ... 483
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 487 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 490
Fuel information ................. 499
Tire information.................. 502
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 514
Items to initialize ................ 519
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 522
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 523
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 525
8When trouble arises9Vehicle specifications
10For owners

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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual
are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified wi th non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulti ng from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner ’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)The installation of a mobile two-way radi
o system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . P. 207
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . P. 340
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
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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For safety and security
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1-2. Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.Gasoline engine
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different
from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with
the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emis-
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There is an air intake vent on the
side of the lower part of the rear
left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If the vent becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. (P. 449)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

781-2. Hybrid system
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level
warning light ( P. 443) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about
1.3 gal. [5.0 L, 1.1 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate electromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

801-2. Hybrid system
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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors.
● 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. 433)
● 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.