Toyota Prius C 2014 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
features
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ........ 24
Hybrid system
precautions ........................ 29
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........... 35
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 42
1-2. Key information
Keys ..................................... 44
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 47
Wireless remote control ....... 61
Side doors ............................ 65
Back door ............................. 71
1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 76
Rear seats............................ 77
Head restraints..................... 81
Seat belts ............................. 84
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Moon roof ........................... 101
1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.................................... 105
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 110
Theft prevention labels ....... 113
1-8. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 114
SRS airbags ....................... 116
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Engine (ignition) switch....... 160
Power (ignition) switch........ 164
EV drive mode .................... 172
Hybrid transmission ............ 175
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ..................... 179
Horn.................................... 180
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 184
Multi-information display ..... 187
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 204
Fog light switch ................... 208
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 217
Driving assist systems ........ 221
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 226
Vehicle load limits ............... 230
Winter driving tips ............... 231
Trailer towing ...................... 235
Dinghy towing ..................... 236
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system.......... 238
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 247
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 248
Using the radio ................... 254
Using the CD player ........... 256
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 261
Operating an iPod .............. 268
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 276
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 284
Using the AUX port............. 287
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 288
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth®audio/phone ..... 291
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 295
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable player.... 300
Making a phone call ........... 303
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 308
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Phone” menu) ................ 314
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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 321
• Interior lights/
personal lights.................. 322
3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 324
• Glove box......................... 325
• Console box ..................... 325
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 327
• Cup holders...................... 329
• Bottle holders ................... 330
3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors .......................... 332
Vanity mirrors ..................... 333
Outside temperature
display.............................. 334
Power outlet ....................... 336
Seat heaters....................... 337
Coat hooks ......................... 339
Assist grips......................... 340
Floor mat ............................ 341
Luggage cover ................... 343
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 346
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 349
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 352
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 359
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 360
Hood ................................... 364
Positioning a floor jack........ 366
Engine compartment .......... 368
12-volt battery..................... 379
Tires.................................... 384
Tire inflation pressure ......... 392
Wheels................................ 396
Air conditioning filter ........... 399
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ....... 401
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 404
Light bulbs .......................... 415
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 428
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 429
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 436
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................. 437
If a warning message is
displayed........................... 447
If you have a flat tire............ 463
If the hybrid system will
not start............................. 475
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 477
If you lose your keys ........... 478
If the electronic key does
not operate properly.......... 479
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged..................... 481
If your vehicle overheats..... 487
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 492
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ........................ 493
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 496
Fuel information.................. 506
Tire information .................. 509
6-2. Customization
Customizable features........ 522
Items to initialize................. 528
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 530
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 531
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 533
Abbreviation list......................... 544
Alphabetical index ..................... 546
What to do if... ........................... 558
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Pictorial index Exterior
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Front side marker lights
P. 204
Hood P. 364
Front fog lights ∗P. 208
Side turn signal lights
P. 178
Parking lights P. 204
Headlights (low beam) P. 204 Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights P. 204
Windshield wipers P. 210

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Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 384
P. 463
P. 392
P. 509
∗: If equipped
Back door P. 71
Side doors P. 65
Rear window defogger P. 247
License plate lights P. 204
Rear window wiper ∗ P. 214
Rear turn signal lights P. 178
Tail and rear side
marker lights P. 204
Fuel filler door P. 105

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Pictorial index Interior
SRS driver airbag P. 116
Front seats
SRS seat cushion
airbags
P. 76
P. 116
SRS side airbags P. 116
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 116
Luggage cover ∗ P. 343
Seat belts
P. 84
Head restraints
P. 81
Power window
switches ∗ P. 98 SRS driver knee
airbag P. 116
Console box ∗
Auxiliary box ∗
Cup holder
P. 325
P. 327
P. 329
Rear seats P. 77