fuel TOYOTA PRIUS C 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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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)..... 239
Automatic High Beam ........ 244
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 249
Rear view monitor system ............................. 253
Driving assist systems ....... 263
4-7. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 269
Winter driving tips .............. 272
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9-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information ................ 543
Tire information ................. 546
9-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 558
Items to initialize................ 563
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 566
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 567
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 569 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 580
Alphabetical index ...................... 585
9Vehicle specifications
10For owners
Index
For vehicles with a navigation s ystem, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for in formation regarding the navi-
gation system.

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PRIUS c_UPlease note that this manual applies to all models and all equi
pment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equi pment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product impr ovement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This i s the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a ma lfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota

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PRIUS c_UThe installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehic
le could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense C
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit appro ximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoli ne pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their el ectromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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PRIUS c_UWindshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 541
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 433
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 537
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Parking lights/front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204, 206
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Front fog lights
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Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Stop lights/tail lights /rear side marker lights/
rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204, 206
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
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(Replacing method: P. 456, Watts: P. 542)
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PRIUS c_UTurn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . .
. . P. 206
Front fog lights
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Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 376
Multimedia system
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Navigation system
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Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
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*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1-2. Hybrid system
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics differ ent
from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar wi th
the characteristics of your veh icle, and operate it with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi-
tions, improving fuel efficien cy and reducing exhaust emis-
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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 ri sk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system , contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displ ayed 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. 485)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dea ler.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cann ot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the lo w fuel level
warning light ( P. 479) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about
1.3 gal. [5.0 L, 1.1 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when th e vehicle is
inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate el ectromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-p roduced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death o r serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be str ong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it c omes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large am ount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical at tention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. Th is may
cause a fire. ( P. 469)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.