TOYOTA PRIUS C 2020 Owners Manual

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn-
ing the dial.
Brighter
Darker
■The meters and multi-informat ion display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be redu ced slightly
unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■ Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 k m/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in ord er to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may dif fer even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■ Unit of measure of the sp eedometer (on some models)
P. 108
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
This vehicle is not installed with an engine coolant temperatur e gauge.
Instead, is shown on the multi-information display. The engine may
be overheating if is shown on the multi-information display. I n this
case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 529)

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Drive information
Displays information such as the
hybrid system operating condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing the date/time and screen set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( P. 4 8 8 )
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
● Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( P. 104)
Select to display various drive data.
ECO ( P. 104)
Displays the fuel consumption information.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status ( P. 241)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA.
Settings display ( P. 108)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Multi-infor mation display
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◆Operating the meter control switches
The multi-information display is operated using the meter control
switches.
: Select menu icons
: Change displayeditem, scroll up/down
the screen and
move the cursor up/
down
Enter switch
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous screen
◆Drive Information
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents of average speed, driving time, and EV drivi ng
rate/EV driven distance differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys -
tem was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip met er
was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip me ter
B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, the record is also reset. ( P. 100)
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(average speed)
Average speed will be displayed.
■ (driving time)
Driving time will be displayed.
■ (EV driving rate/EV driven distance)
EV driving rate and driven distance (percentage and distance
driven using just the electric motor [traction motor] only) wil l be dis-
played.
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(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 di stance 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 swi tch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be
updated.
◆Energy monitor
 P. 1 1 2
◆Simple Screen
Displays the enlarged items (clock, outside temperature and fue l
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. 110)
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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◆ECO Savings
Displays the cost of the con-
sumed fuel or the fuel economy,
depending on the data entered
for eco savings.Savings and fuel cost
If the fuel consumption comparison is input ( P. 108), the possi-
ble savings are displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison
has not been input, your vehicle's actual fuel cost will be dis -
played.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed,
the displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the hybrid system was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the trip meter was reset is displayed. The savings or fuel cost
for trip meter A or trip meter B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, savings or fuel cost is also rese t.
( P. 100)
“Fuel Cons. Comparison”
On the settings screen, input t he fuel consumption comparison.
(  P. 108)
◆ECO Savings Record
If the fuel consumption comparison is input in “ECO Savings”, t he
savings history will be displayed . If the fuel consumption compari-
son is not input, fuel cost h istory will be displayed.
Fuel costs for the current month, the last 3 months and the sam e
month last year are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made .
If the dollar amount will be displayed on the graph.
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◆Past Record
Displays average fuel consumption by the month.
The current month, the last 3 months and the same month last year are
displayed, enabling a comparison to be made.
Press and hold the enter switch to reset. ( P. 104)
◆Personal Best
Displays the best 3 fuel consumption records and the current fuel
consumption ranking.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys -
tem was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip met er
was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip me ter
B is displayed separately.
The top 100 rankings are displayed. Records that are outside th e top
100 are not displayed as a ranking.
Fuel consumption data for trips of less than 0.1 miles are not recorded.
◆5 min./1 min. fuel consumption display
Select to display the fuel consumption history since the hybrid sys-
tem was started in intervals of 5 minutes or 1 minute. Current fuel
consumption will also be displaye d, enabling it to be compared to
the fuel consumption of up to t he last 30 minutes (in 5 min. in ter-
vals) or 6 minutes (in 1 min. intervals).
To change the interval, press and hold the enter switch. (P. 104)

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning sensitivity
LDA warning sensitivity can be set to 2 different levels.
■EV Indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ECO savings settings
The gasoline price and fuel consumption comparison settings can
be set and changed.
■Date (clock)
The date, time, and clock mode (12 or 24 hour) settings can be
changed.
■Units
Select to change the units of m
easure displayed on the multi-in for-
mation display.
■Language
Select to change the language displayed.
■Operation guide
Select to display/not d isplay the menu icons.
■Tr i p s u m m a r y
Select to display/not display the trip summary display when the
hybrid system is turned off.
■Initialize Display
Select to reset the mete r display settings.
Screen settings

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■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Eco score
●As the accelerator pedal is not depressed, the driven distance using cruise
control (if equipped) is not included in the eco score.
● As the eco score evaluation differs according to driving conditions and envi-
ronmental factors, in some cases it may not be linked to fuel c onsumption.
■ Eco savings
●Fuel cost and savings should be used as a guide only.
● Depending on refueling methods, driving conditions and environm ental fac-
tors, the actual and displayed fuel costs may differ.
● In some cases, fuel cost and savings may not be linked to the eco score
evaluation.
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Clock
● Past record (aside from the top 3 results)
● 5 min./1 min. fuel consumption display
● Cruising range
● Average vehicle speed
● Driving time
● EV driving rate/EV driven distance
Additionally, some displays may return to their default setting s.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under v arious condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manne r.
Power area
Shows that the driving power is more than the upper limit of Eco driving.
(during full power driving etc.)
Keeping the indicator within Eco area can help Eco-friendly dri ving.
■ Trip summary displayCharge area
Shows energy regeneration
* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
*: When used in this manual, “regenera-
tion” refers to the conversion of energy
created by the movement of the vehicle
into electrical energy.
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When the hybrid system is turned off,
drive information data since the system
was started is displayed after the ending
animation.
When the doors are locked, the screen
turns off.