park assist TOYOTA PRIUS C 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 170
Cargo and luggage............ 179
Vehicle load limits ............. 183
Trailer towing..................... 184
Dinghy towing.................... 185
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 186
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 190
EV drive mode................... 197
Hybrid transmission........... 200
Turn signal lever................ 204
Parking brake .................... 205
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 206
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 219
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C...... 223
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 229
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 242
Automatic High Beam ........ 247
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 252
Rear view monitor system ............................. 256
Driving assist systems ....... 266
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 272
Winter driving tips .............. 275
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4Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 170
Cargo and luggage ........... 179
Vehicle load limits ............. 183
Trailer towing..................... 184
Dinghy towing ................... 185
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 186
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 190
EV drive mode .................. 197
Hybrid transmission........... 200
Turn signal lever................ 204
Parking brake .................... 205
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 206
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 219
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C Toyota Safety Sense C ..... 223
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 229
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 242
Automatic High Beam ....... 247
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 252
Rear view monitor system ............................ 256
Driving assist systems ...... 266
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 272
Winter driving tips ............. 275

1714-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 266)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( →P. 272)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Restraining the hybrid system ou tput (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. ( →P. 499)
■ Restraining sudden star t (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted (from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to
R) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. (D includes B position) (→P. 499)
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such a case, deactivate TRAC
(→P. 267) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able
to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2644-6. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another vehicle, and could possibly cause an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the following precautions when using the rear view moni\
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system.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( →P. 259)

2684-6. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRAC OFF” will be shown
on the multi-information display.
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Press again to turn the system back on.
*: When the TRAC and VSC systems are tu rned off, pre-collision brake assist
and pre-collision braking will be disabled and the PCS warning light will illu-
minate. ( →P. 241)
■ When the message is displayed on th e multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disable d even if has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid system is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.

2704-6. Using the driving support systems
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the TRAC/ABS /VSC are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC syst ems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

4778-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 2 0 2
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. ( →P. 508)
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4828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)Parking brake warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged
→ Release the parking brake.

590Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
Back door ................................. 134
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 463
Wattage ................................ 546
Battery
Checking ............................... 433
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 79
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 524
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 275
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 332
Portable player...................... 319
Set up ................................... 324
Using the Bluetooth
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audio................................... 332
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 337
Set up ................................... 325
Bottle holders .......................... 394
Brake Fluid ...................................... 544
Parking brake........................ 205
Brake assist ............................. 266
Break-in tips ............................. 172 Care
Exterior ................................. 402
Interior .................................. 405
Seat belts.............................. 408
Cargo capacity......................... 183
CD player.................................. 302
Chains ...................................... 276
Child-protectors ...................... 129
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 67
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 63
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 70
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 481
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 482
Key reminder ........................ 501
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 242
Master warning ..................... 483
Pre-Collision warning ............ 484
Seat belt reminder ................ 483
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 482
Brake assist system .............. 482
Brake system ....... ................. 481
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 482
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 482
Low brake fluid...................... 481
Low fuel level ........................ 483
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 484
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 482
Master warning light.............. 483
Parking brake........................ 482
PCS warning light ................. 484
Pretensioners........................ 482
Seat belt reminder light ......... 483
Slip indicator light.................. 483
SRS airbag system ............... 482
Tire pressure......................... 484
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 484 Warning messages.................. 490
Washer
Checking............................... 432
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Switch ........................... 212, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 402
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 183
Load limits ............................ 183
Weight .................................. 538
Wheels ...................................... 449
Window lock switch ................ 161
Windows Power windows..................... 161
Rear window defogger.......... 380
Washer ......................... 212, 216
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 453
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 302
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