light TOYOTA PRIUS C 2020 Owners Manual

5419-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO FK16R-A8
0.03 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C): 12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the hybrid sys-
tem and all the lights are turned off)
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A max.
5 A max.

5449-1. Specifications
PRIUS c_U
*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorFront turn signal lights/
parking lights

28/8 B
License plate lights 5A
Back-up lights 16 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 B
InteriorInterior lights/personal
lights

5A
Luggage compartment
light
* 5A
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear) B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)

5469-1. Specifications
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Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octa ne rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methan ol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time whi le accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

5579-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the inner
liner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks or
multipurpose pa
ssenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Tire related termMeaning

5639-2. Customization
9
Vehicle specifications
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Door lock (P. 127, 136, 520)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Automatic light control system ( P. 210)
■Lights (P. 208)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked
in one step. —O
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function
*Off On O O
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off
On O O
Shifting gears to P unlocks
all doors. On
Off O O
Shifting gears to position
other than P locks all
doors. On
Off O O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Daytime running light sys-
tem (except Canada) On Off O O
12

5649-2. Customization
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Illumination (P. 385)
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■
Seat belt reminder (P. 482)
■Automatic air c onditioning system (P. 3 7 6 )
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before lights
turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation after the power
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position
*1OnOff—O
Operation after the power
switch is turned off
*2OnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*2
OnOff—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat
belt reminder buzzer On Off — O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C auto switch operationOnOffOO
12

585What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not running) for a period of time.
( P. 194)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 482)
●The parking brake warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 207)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 480, 488)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 488)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 480, 488.
The power switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed

587
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 376
ABS ........................................... 265
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 77
Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 376
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 52
General airbag precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 299
Anti-lock brake system ........... 265
Assist grips .............................. 396
Audio input .............................. 284
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 366
Audio input............................ 284
AUX port ............................... 284
CD player.............................. 300
Cord hook ............................. 284
iPod ...................................... 306
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Optimal use .......................... 297
Portable music
player ................................. 284
Radio .................................... 298
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 283
Type...................................... 280
USB memory ........................ 311
USB port ............................... 284
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 376
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
AUX port ................................... 284
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 390
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

588Alphabetical index
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Back door ................................. 136
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery
Checking ............................... 431
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 81
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 330
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 322
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 335
Set up ................................... 323
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 207
Brake assist ............................. 265
Break-in tips ............................. 174 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 406
Cargo capacity......................... 185
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 275
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Child restraint system
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 61
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 74
LATCH anchors ...................... 71
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589Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 131
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 163
Power window precautions ... 166
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 384
12-volt battery precautions ................. 433, 528
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 406
Clock ......................................... 108
Coat hooks ............................... 395
Condenser ................................ 428
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 529
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 251
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 560 Daytime running light
system.................................... 210
Defogger Rear window ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Energy flow ........................... 112
Multi-information display ....... 103
Trip information..................... 103
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Doors Back door ............................. 136
Door lock .............................. 130
Door windows ....................... 163
Rear door child protector ...... 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Side mirrors .......................... 161
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 482
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter driving tips ................. 274D