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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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791-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
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Charging the hybrid batt ery (traction battery)
As  the  gasoline  engine  charges  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  bat tery),  the  bat-
tery  does  not  need  to  be  charged  from  an  outside  source.  Howeve r,   i f   t h e
vehicle  is  left  parked  for  a  long  time  the  hybrid  battery  (trac tion  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).  I f  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. 525
■ After  the  12-volt  battery  has  discharged  or  when  the  terminal  h as  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. 
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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The  units  used  on  the  meters  may  differ  depending  on  the  target
region.Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. ( P. 202)
Outside temperature
Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40°F  (-40 °C)  to
122°F  (50°C).  Low  outside  temperat ure  indicator  comes  on  when  the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Clock
Change the time on  the settings screen. ( P.   1 0 8 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 103)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter
P.   1 0 0
Average fuel consumption
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ. Use the displayed average fuel consu mp-
tion as a reference.
● When  the  odometer  is  displayed:  the  average  fuel  consumption
since the hybrid system  was started is displayed.
Gauges and meters
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1002. Instrument cluster
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●When  the  trip  meter  is  displaye d:  the  average  fuel  consumption
since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel c on-
sumption for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separat ely.
When  the  trip  meter  is  reset,  average  fuel  consumption  is  also  reset.
( P. 100)
◆Changing the display
Items in this area are operated  using the “TRIP” switch. 
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed,
the  displayed  item  will  be
changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display  the  desired  trip  meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.
◆Display items
■Odometer
Displays the total distance  the vehicle has been driven.
■Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays  the  distance  the  vehicl e  has  been  driven  since  the  met er
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and d is-
play different distances independently. 
To  reset,  display  the  desired  trip  meter  and  press  and  hold  the  “TRIP”
switch.
Odometer/trip meter 
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1012. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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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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Instrument cluster
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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
Display contents 
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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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Driving information
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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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1343-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Switching the door unlock func tion (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control. 
Turn the power switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press an d hold 
or   for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding  . 
The  setting  changes  each  time  an  operation  is  performed,  as  sho wn  below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, w ait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
■ Conditions  affecting  the  operation  of  the  smart  key  system  or  w ireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control  function may  not operate  normally  i n the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone  or  other  wireles s  communi-
cation device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a me tallic object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being use d nearby
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 143
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 560)
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Unlocking doorsBeep
Holding  the  driver's  door  handle
unlocks only the driver's door. 
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Holding  the  front  passenger’s  door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding  either  front  door  handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once 
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1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Notes for locking the doors
●Touching  the  door  lock  sensor  while  wearing  gloves  may  delay  or  prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor aga in.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given. 
● If  the  electronic  key  is  inside  the  vehicle  and  a  door  handle  b ecomes  wet
during  a  car  wash,  a  buzzer  will  sound  outside  the  vehicle.  To  turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.
■ Notes for the un locking function
● A  sudden  approach  to  the  effective  range  or  door  handle  may  prevent  the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the  door handle
again.
● Gripping  the  door  handle  when  wearing  a  glove  may  not  unlock  th e  door.
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again.
● If  there  is  another  electronic  key  in  the  detection  area,  it  ma y  take  slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. 
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic ke y within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The  smart  key  system  can  be  deactivated  in  advance.  Ask  your  To yota
dealer for details.
■ To operate the smart key system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the  system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electron ic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate pr operly. (The
alarm  may  go  off  accidentally,  or  the  door  lock  prevention  func tion  may  not
operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 520)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 520
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking  and  unlocking  the  doors:  Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  or
mechanical key. ( P. 128, 520)
● Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: 
P. 520
● Stopping the hybrid system:  P. 193
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. operation signals) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 560)