stop start TOYOTA PRIUS C 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 405
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance ........ 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 417
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 418
Hood.................................. 421
Positioning a floor jack ...... 423
Engine compartment ......... 424
12-volt battery ................... 433
Tires .................................. 437
Tire inflation pressure........ 446
Wheels .............................. 449
Air conditioning filter .......... 451
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 453
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 456
Light bulbs ......................... 460 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 470
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 473
If you think something is wrong............................... 480
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 481
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 490
If you have a flat tire .......... 507
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 520
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 522
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 524
If your vehicle overheats......................... 531
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 535
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

18Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186, 190
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 186, 190
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 490
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 481
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 101
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4901
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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( →P. 158, 159)
Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.

751-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (tra ction 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. 76)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomin antly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆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 vehi cle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehi cle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
Vehicle Proximity Notification System

761-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
■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.
This indicator lamp will also be dis-
played when “ECO Score” or “ECO
Savings” is selected. ( →P. 103)

771-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)■
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. 527
■ 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.

781-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)■
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\
he
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. 562)

801-2. Hybrid system
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the lower part of the rear
left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). When the air intake vent is
blocked, the battery operations
will be restricted and cause a
decline in fuel consumption.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off sy stem activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. ( →P. 490)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem: The indicator light flashes
after the key has been removed
from the power switch to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the power switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The indicator light flashes after the
power switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flashing after the power switch has been turned to
ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. ( →P. 141)
Immobilizer system∗
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehi cle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
∗: If equipped

1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
PRIUS c_U (OM52G95U)■
(Cruising range)
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining. • This distance is computed base d on your average fuel consump-
tion. As a result, the actual dist ance that can be driven may differ
from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis- play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be
updated.
◆Energy monitor
→ P. 1 1 0
◆Simple Screen
Displays the enlarged items (clock, outside temperature and fuel
gauge)
◆ECO Score
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge level display
EV drive indicator lamp
Illuminates when only the elec-
tric motor is used to drive the
vehicle
Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator rep-
resents the hybrid system power
output and regenerative
charging. ( →P. 108)
Eco driving conditions display
Driving conditions are displayed in 5 stages and divided into 3 catego-
ries: start, cruise and stop. Every time the vehicle is stopped, the score
is displayed. (Every time the vehicle is accelerated the score that was
last displayed is reset. Accumulative scores are not calculated.)
ECO
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