Toyota Prius c 2012 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800-331- 4331
00505-QRG12-PRIC
Printed in U.S.A. 1/12
11-TCS-05109
Prius c
2012
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Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Prius c.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius c
operations. Every Prius cowner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
2012
Prius c
IND
OVE
FEAT
SAF
EME
1Visi
2 Prog
info
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock111
Clock 22
Cruise control 20
EV-Drive Mode 21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1&turn signals 15
Moonroof 17
Multi-Information Display222
Parking brake 20
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 17
Seat-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering wheel switches 19
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 23
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 21
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety SystemTM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
S
“
P
“
S
W
T
T
H
F
P
In
1
2
3
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Telephone controls1,3
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
controls1
Power button (Smart Key)1
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display
Audio system or Display Audio system1,2
AUX or USB/AUX port
Air Conditioning/Heating controls
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
12V DC power outlet
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Air Conditioning system
Shift lever
“ECO MODE” switch
Parking brake
“EV” switch
Seat heater controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Hood lock release lever
Fuel filler door opener
Power rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped
2Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
3For vehicles with a Display Audio System, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Service indicators and reminders
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
2If th
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Immobilizer system indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Electric power steering system warning1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator1
Cruise control indicator2
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
a
EV drive indicator
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Sm
Star
AC
ON
OF
With
oper
Pow
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
* Dri
all
NOT
Loc
Carr
Bac
Carr
lock
Type A Type B
Type A Type B
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oor
rs
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; hybrid system is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting hybrid system)
for
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Locking operation (if equipped) Unlocking operation (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lock Driver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch Grasp
Push to lock
Push to unlock
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Turn to open
Store
E
E
E
W
NOT
En
Lig
Engage support rod
Pull
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Engine oil filler cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tra
1 The
shi
2 The
bra
Eco
Eco
acce
Refe
Starting the hybrid system
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are
shown on the multi-information display or the Display Audio System.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Au
Auto
turn
-Doo
-Doo
-Doo
Vehi
-Doo
driv
Vehi
-Doo
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(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Vehicles with Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
Vehicles without Smart Key system:
Depress the brake pedal, and turn the key to the “START” position.
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
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Transmission
1 The “POWER”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to
shift from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when engine
braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Eco Mode
Push
Eco Mode helps achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
e
e
.
l.
way.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake2
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Se
S
H
S
Seats-Head restraints
Se
Rear outboard
Front (adjustable type)/Rear center
Lock release button
Lock release buttons
Non
Split
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Height crank (driver side; if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seat-Folding down rear seat
Non-split rear seat
Split rear seats
(1) Pull up
(2) Fold down
(1) Pull up
(2) Fold down
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Front
Rear (if equipped)
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Lig
Tur
Hea
Fro
Day
red
Fron
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull
it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, push
the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Intermittent windshield
wiper frequency
(if equipped)
Increase
Decrease
Driver side
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
ull
ush
ns
OFF
DRL
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FEATURES/ OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/ Heating
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature setting display
Fan speed display
Air outlet display
Windshield defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging.
Fan speed control
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector
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Seat heaters (if equipped)
Push
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Open
Close
Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Close
Tilt
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Type 2*
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
View CD text
Seek station/
CD track
select
Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above button
Type 1
Push and
turn to
adjust tone
&balance
Touch screen display
iPod
Po
The
Ste
Aud
“
P
a
“
U
Station/ CD
track select
Eject CD
Seek station/
CD track
select
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to
display
audio screen
Turn to tune
radio
stations
manually or
select tracks
or files
Premium
Display Audio
system
CD player (Type 1)
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.SCROLL.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push “ ” ( )or “ ” ( ).
Radio (Type 1)
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button until
you hear a beep. Push desired preset button to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold
selection.
*Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”for instructions and more
information.
iPod
By c
port
thro
AUX
By in
audi
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