instrument cluster TOYOTA PRIUS C 2020 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 57
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 58
Child restraint systems ........ 59
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 76
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 81
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 88
Theft prevention labels ........ 91 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 94
Gauges and meters ............. 99
Multi-information display .... 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 112
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 127
Back door .......................... 136
Smart key system .............. 141
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 150
Rear seats ......................... 151
Head restraints .................. 155
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 158
Inside rear view mirror ....... 160
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 161
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 163
Moon roof .......................... 167
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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Warning lights and indicators ................... 94
Gauges and meters ............ 99
Multi-information display............................. 103
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 112

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The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster
inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various system s.
For the purpose of explanation, t he following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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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. 480)*
Slip indicator ( P. 482)
*
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 480)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 482)
*
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 480)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 482)
*
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 481)*Master warning light
(P. 482)
*
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 481)*Tire pressure warning
light (P. 483)
*
SRS warning light
(P. 481)
*
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
(  P. 4 8 2 )
*
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 481)
(U.S.A)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 207)
*
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 481)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning
light ( P. 207)
*Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 481)

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*: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the power switch is tu rned to ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 206) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 199)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 208)
Shift position indicator
(P. 203)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 208) “ECO MODE” indicator
(
P. 203)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 208)EV drive indicator lamp
(P. 78)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 212)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 251)
*1Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 246)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 251)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator (P. 88)*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 266)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 267)
LDA indicator
(P. 241)
“READY” indicator
( P. 188, 192)
*1, 3PCS warning light
(P. 231)
“AIR BAG
ON/OFF” indi-
cator
(P. 52)*1
“AIR BAG
ON/OFF” indi-
cator
(P. 52)*1
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the power switch is tu rned to ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light turns on when the system is off.
*4: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lo wer, the
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
*4Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (P. 99)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light suc h as the ABS or SRS warning lig ht not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, whic h could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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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
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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