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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 (vehicles without a smart 
key system) ..................... 182
Power (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 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
Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 218
PCS  (Pre-Collision System) .... 224
LDA  (Lane Departure Alert) .... 237
Automatic High Beam ....... 242 4-6.  Using the driving 
support systems
Cruise control .................... 247
Rear view monitor  system ............................. 251
Driving assist systems ....... 261
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 267
Winter driving tips .............. 270
5-1.  Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 276
5-2. Basic Operations  (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............. 277
Steering wheel audio  switches........................... 279
USB port/AUX port ............ 280
Basic audio operations ...... 282
5-3. Setup  (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 284
General settings ................ 285
Audio settings .................... 287
Display settings ................. 288
Voice settings .................... 289
5-4.  Using the Multimedia  system
Selecting the audio  source.............................. 290
List screen operation ......... 291
Optimal use of the  multimedia system........... 293
5-5.  Using the radio  (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 294
4Driving
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6-1.  Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system............................. 370
Seat heaters ...................... 378
6-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 379
• Interior lights ................. 380
• Personal lights .............. 380
6-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features...... 382
• Glove box...................... 383
• Console box .................. 383
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 384
• Cup holders .................. 385
• Bottle holders ................ 386
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 387
• Sun visors ..................... 387
• Vanity mirrors................ 387
• Outside temperature  display........................... 387
• Power outlet .................. 389
• Coat hooks.................... 390
• Assist grips ................... 391
• Luggage cover .............. 392 7-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 396
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 399
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 402
General maintenance ........ 405
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 408
7-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ...................... 409
Hood .................................. 412
Positioning a floor jack....... 414
Engine compartment ......... 415
12-volt battery .................... 424
Tires................................... 428
Tire inflation pressure ........ 437
Wheels............................... 440
Air conditioning filter .......... 442
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 444
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................ 447
Light bulbs ......................... 451
6Interior features7Maintenance and care 
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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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 images of the inside of the vehicle.
●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 
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15Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 207
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 270
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 214
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 214
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 528
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 533
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 412
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 412
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 529
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 518
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. 451, Watts: P. 534)
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■Instrument panel
Engine/“POWER” switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 182, 186
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes  . . . . . . .  P. 182, 186
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 463
When the hybrid system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 508
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 482
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 196
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 196
Precautions against towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 465
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 510
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 91
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 91
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 86
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 473
Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 94
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 4821
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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 moto r) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficien cy and reducing exhaust emis-
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◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped* and the motor is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the  hybrid battery (traction battery) is
not being charged.
*When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine
is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop. 
( P.  7 3 )
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hy brid battery as necessary.
◆When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of
the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery  (traction battery) is charged.
When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to
warn pedestrians, people riding bi cycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
Vehicle Proximity Notification System 
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released with the shift lever in D or B. 
● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
■ EV drive indicator lamp
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
The EV drive indicator lamp comes on
when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the gas-
oline engine is stopped.
Displayed when “ECO Score” or the
basic display of “ECO Savings” is
selected. (
P. 98) 
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741-2. Hybrid system
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Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer. 
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 515
■ After the 12-volt battery has dischar ged or when the terminal has been
removed and installed  during exchange, etc. 
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your
Toyota dealer. 
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Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under t\
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rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of the
lower part of the rear left seat.
■ Vehicle Proximity Notification System
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may
be difficult for pedestrians, people ridi ng bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area to hear:
● When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity 
● When it is raining or during strong winds
● When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e. g. the volume of Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound)
can be changed. (Customizable features:  P. 550)