power steering TOYOTA PRIUS C 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
PRIUS c_UFor 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. O pening, closing and
loc king 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. A djusting the steering
wheel a nd 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 ............................... 328
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone.............................. 330
Making a call ..................... 333
Receiving a call ................. 336
Speaking on the phone ..... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 341
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 346
Bluetooth
®
phone settings................. 347
Contact/ Call History Settings........ 349
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 359
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 363
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system .... 368 6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 374
Seat heaters ...................... 382
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list................. 383
• Interior lights.................. 384
• Personal lights............... 384
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 386
• Glove box ...................... 387
• Console box .................. 387
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 388
• Cup holders ................... 389
• Bottle holders ................ 390
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 391
• Sun visors ..................... 391
• Vanity mirrors ................ 391
• Power outlet .................. 392
• Coat hooks .................... 393
• Assist grips .................... 394
• Luggage cover .............. 395
6Interior features

19Pictorial index
PRIUS c_UTurn 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. 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
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Navigation system
*1, 2
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's
systems.
Warning lights
*
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 477)*
Slip indicator ( P. 479)
*
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 477)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 479)
*
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 477)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 479)
*
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*Master warning light
(P. 479)
*
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*Tire pressure warning
light (P. 480)
*
SRS warning light
(P. 478)
*
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
(  P. 4 7 9 )
*
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 205)
*
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 205)
*Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 478)

1603-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■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 fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror d efoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mi rror defog-
gers. ( P. 376)
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 defogg ers are operating (vehicles with an outsi de 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
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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. Turni ng the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or bra king control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will m ake it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop t he 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. 467
● 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 sp eed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicl e has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may resu lt 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 c apability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld 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 possibl e 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. 502)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing 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 i s 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 e ngine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (whe re possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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“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 sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 78
■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driv ing con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READ Y” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indic ator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
Changing the power switch positions
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Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.2

1884-2. Driving procedures
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If the hybrid system does not star t (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 a fter perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact you r Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 486
■ 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 se at. 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 in jury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position while drivi ng. 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 hy brid system.
An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while dr iving.
( P. 467)

1934-2. Driving procedures
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Notes for the entry function
P. 142
■ If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 86)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system . After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning. ● Check that the shift lever is securely set
in P. The hybrid system may not start if
the shift lever is not securely in the P
position. “SHIFT INTO P POSITION TO
START” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.