engine TOYOTA PRIUS C 2015 NHP10 / 1.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius c.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius c
operations. Every Prius c owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed

information highlighted in

color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2015
Prius c
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap
8
Hood release
8
Indicator

symbols
4-5
Instrument

cluster
4
Instrument

panel
2-3
Keyless entry1 6
Light
control-Instrument panel
9
Smart Key system1,2 7

Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1 11
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 2 9-38
Clock
22
Cruise control

20
EV-Drive

Mode
21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moonroof
17
Multi-Information Display2 22
Parking
brake

20
Power outlets


19
Seat

adjustments-Front

13
Seat

heaters

17
Seat-Folding

down rear seat
13
Seats-Head

restraints

12
Steering

wheel switches

19
Telephone

controls (Bluetooth
®) 23
Tilt and
telescopic steering wheel
21

Transmission

11
Windows-Power
14
Windshield wipers & washers 14

Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks
25
Floor

mat installation
27
Seat

belts
24
Spare

tire & tools
25
Star

Safety System
TM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Service indicators and reminders
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
Eco Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting Hybrid System, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual .
EV drive indicator
SRS airbag on-off indicator1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Maintenance reset light instructions can be found in “Maintenance
Requirements Chapter” in Owner’s Manual.
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Engage support rod
Pull

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10
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (e.g. downhill driving, coasting to a stop).
Eco Mode
Push
Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition,
the engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the multi-information display or the Display Audio System.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2)
Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress

the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Veh

icles without Smart Key system: Depress
the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains


steady

and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake2