power steering TOYOTA PRIUS C 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 39
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 52
Safety information for children ............................. 57
Child restraint systems ........ 58
Installing child restraints ...... 62
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 73
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 74
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ........ 89 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 92
Gauges and meters ............. 97
Multi-information display ............................. 101
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 110
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 125
Back door .......................... 134
Smart key system .............. 139
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 148
Rear seats ......................... 149
Head restraints .................. 153
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 156
Inside rear view mirror ....... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 159
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 165
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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5-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................... 332
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 334
Making a call ..................... 337
Receiving a call ................. 340
Speaking on the phone ..... 341
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 345
Using the steering wheel switches .......................... 350
Bluetooth
® phone
settings............................ 351
Contact/ Call History Settings........ 353
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 363
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 367
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 372 6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ............................. 378
Seat heaters ...................... 386
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 387
• Interior lights.................. 388
• Personal lights............... 388
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 390
• Glove box ...................... 391
• Console box .................. 391
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 392
• Cup holders ................... 393
• Bottle holders ................ 394
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 395
• Sun visors ..................... 395
• Vanity mirrors ................ 395
• Power outlet .................. 396
• Coat hooks .................... 397
• Assist grips .................... 398
• Luggage cover .............. 399
6Interior features

19Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 206
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 432
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 470
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Navigation system
*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 396
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 481)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 483)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 481)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 483)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 481)Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 483)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 482)*1Master warning light
(→P. 483)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 482)*1Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 484)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 482)*1, 2PCS warning light
(→ P. 484)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 482)
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 205)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 482)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( →P. 205)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 482)

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Operation of
each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U) 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 118
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 125
Back door .......................... 134
Smart key system ............. 139
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 148
Rear seats......................... 149
Head restraints.................. 153
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 156
Inside rear view mirror ...... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 159
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 161
Moon roof .......................... 165

1603-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogg ed up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( →P. 380)
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with an outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

1734-1. Before driving
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: →P. 471
● Use engine braking (shift position B) to maintain a safe speed when driv-
ing down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 200)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers' arms , heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

1784-1. Before driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 507)
■ When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the power outlet can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the hybrid system.
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
→P. 7 8
■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
Changing the power switch positions
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4
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Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.2

1884-2. Driving procedures
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)■
If the hybrid system does not start (vehicles with immobilizer system)
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 86)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
→P. 491
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the power switch is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. When starting the hybrid system, the
power switch may seem stuck in the
“LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key
while turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the power switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the hybrid system.
An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.
(→P. 471)