TOYOTA PRIUS C 2016 NHP10 / 1.G Owners Manual

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Index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 572
Alphabetical index ..................... 577
For vehicles with a navigat ion system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for
information regarding the navigation system.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 120)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 123)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 444)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the “POWER” switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the “POWER” switch off. ( P. 187)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 140)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

573What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 128)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 182)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 184)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 513)
●Did you press the “POWER” switch while firmly depressing the brake
pedal? (P. 186)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 189)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle?
( P. 138)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 189)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
( P. 511)
●Is the 12-volt battery discharged? ( P. 513)
The rear door cannot be opened
If you think something is wrong
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The hybrid system does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)

574What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (P. 510)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the “POWER” switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode. (P. 510)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 184)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 189)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 158)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system
is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

575What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
( P. 188)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 475)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 200)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(  P. 473, 482)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 482)
The “POWER” switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)

576What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 473, 482.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 497)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 522)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 370
ABS ........................................... 261
Air conditioning filter .............. 442
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 370
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions ............................. 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 40
Airbag warning light .............. 474
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 43
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 50
General airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Indicators ................................ 50
Knee airbag precautions ......... 40
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 44
Proper driving
posture ........................... 26, 40
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 40
SRS airbags............................ 37 Antenna .................................... 295
Anti-lock brake system ........... 261
Assist grips .............................. 391
Audio input .............................. 280
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 361
Audio input............................ 280
AUX port ............................... 280
CD player.............................. 296
Cord hook ............................. 280
iPod ...................................... 302
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 296
Optimal use .......................... 293
Portable music
player ................................. 280
Radio .................................... 294
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 279
Type...................................... 276
USB memory ........................ 307
USB port ............................... 280
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 442
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 370
Automatic High Beam ............. 242
AUX port ................................... 280
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 384
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

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Back door ................................. 133
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 534
Battery
Checking ............................... 424
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 76
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 513
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 325
Portable player...................... 313
Set up ................................... 317
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 325
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 330
Set up ................................... 318
Bottle holders .......................... 386
Brake Fluid ...................................... 532
Parking brake........................ 200
Brake assist ............................. 261
Break-in tips ............................. 168 Care
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 399
Seat belts.............................. 400
Cargo capacity......................... 179
CD player.................................. 296
Chains ...................................... 271
Child-protectors ...................... 128
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 58
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 58
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seat, definition .............. 58
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 63
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 67
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 40
Child-protectors .................... 128
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 158
Power window precautions ... 161
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 446
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 378
12-volt battery precautions ................. 426, 516
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 399
Seat belts .............................. 400
Clock ........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 390
Condenser ................................ 421
Console box ............................. 383
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 518
Cord hook................................. 280
Cruise control .......................... 247
Cup holders.............................. 385
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 550 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 372
Side mirrors .......................... 372
Dimension ................................ 526
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 108
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 482
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Doors Back door ............................. 133
Door lock .............................. 127
Door windows ....................... 158
Rear door child protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 124
Side mirrors .......................... 156
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 475
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 270D

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Eco drive mode ........................ 197
Electric power steering ........... 261
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 462
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 473, 482
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 473
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 508
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 522
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 513
If you have a flat tire ............ 497
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is wrong.................................. 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 463
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 465
If your vehicle overheats ....... 518 Engine
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
Hood ..................................... 412
How to start the hybrid
system ....... ................. 182, 186
Identification number ............ 527
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 508
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Overheating .......................... 518
“POWER” switch................... 186
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine oil Capacity................................ 529
Checking............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine/power control unit
coolantCapacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine switch .................. 182, 186
EPS ........................................... 261
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Event data recorder................... 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 513
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