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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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
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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OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW
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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OVERVIEW
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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