Toyota PRIUS C 2019 User manual

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Pictorial index Search by illustration
1For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each
component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio system Operating the audio system
6Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10 For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically

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For 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
Safety information
for children ........................ 57
Child restraint systems........ 58
Installing child restraints...... 62
Exhaust gas precautions..... 73
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 74
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 79
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels........ 89
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights
and indicators ....................92
Gauges and meters.............97
Multi-information
display .............................101
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........110
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................118
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors .........................125
Back door ..........................134
Smart key system..............139
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................148
Rear seats .........................149
Head restraints ..................153
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel...................156
Inside rear view mirror.......158
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................159
3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows..................161
Moon roof ..........................165
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 170
Cargo and luggage............ 179
Vehicle load limits ............. 183
Trailer towing..................... 184
Dinghy towing.................... 185
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system)........... 186
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a
smart key system)........... 190
EV drive mode................... 197
Hybrid transmission........... 200
Turn signal lever................ 204
Parking brake.................... 205
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 206
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 212
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 216
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap...........................219
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense C
Toyota Safety Sense C......223
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).....229
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert).....239
Automatic High Beam........244
4-6. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control ....................249
Rear view monitor
system .............................253
Driving assist systems .......263
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle
driving tips .......................269
Winter driving tips..............272
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5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types........... 278
5-2. Basic Operations
(Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 279
Steering wheel
audio switches ................ 281
USB port/AUX port ............ 282
Basic audio operations...... 284
5-3. Setup
(Multimedia system)
Setup menu....................... 286
General settings................ 287
Audio settings.................... 289
Display settings................. 290
Voice settings.................... 291
5-4. Using the
Multimedia system
Selecting the
audio source ................... 292
List screen operation......... 293
Optimal use of the
multimedia system .......... 295
5-5. Using the radio
(Multimedia system)
Radio operation................. 296
5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation...........298
5-7. Using an external device
(Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod...........304
Listening to a USB
memory device ................309
Using the AUX port............314
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to
use wireless
communication ................315
Registering a Bluetooth®
audio player for the
first time...........................320
Registering a Bluetooth®
phone for the
first time...........................321
Registering a Bluetooth®
device ..............................322
Connecting a Bluetooth®
device ..............................324
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details...................326
Detailed Bluetooth®
system settings................327
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5-9. Bluetooth® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 328
5-10. Bluetooth® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone.............................. 330
Making a call ..................... 333
Receiving a call................. 336
Speaking on the phone ..... 337
Bluetooth® phone
message function............ 341
Using the steering
wheel switches................ 346
Bluetooth®
phone settings................. 347
Contact/
Call History Settings........ 349
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)............ 359
5-11. Bluetooth®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth®......................... 363
5-12. Using the voice
command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system.... 368
6-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system.........374
Seat heaters ......................382
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................383
• Interior lights..................384
• Personal lights...............384
6-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features......386
• Glove box ......................387
• Console box ..................387
• Auxiliary boxes ..............388
• Cup holders...................389
• Bottle holders ................390
6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........391
• Sun visors .....................391
• Vanity mirrors ................391
• Power outlet ..................392
• Coat hooks ....................393
• Assist grips....................394
• Luggage cover ..............395
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.......... 398
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior........... 401
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 407
General maintenance........ 410
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 413
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 414
Hood.................................. 417
Positioning a floor jack ...... 419
Engine compartment......... 420
12-volt battery ................... 429
Tires .................................. 433
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 447
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 449
Checking and
replacing fuses................ 452
Light bulbs......................... 456
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........466
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency..................467
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................469
If you think something
is wrong ...........................476
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................477
If a warning message
is displayed......................485
If you have a flat tire ..........502
If the hybrid system
will not start .....................515
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........517
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......519
If your vehicle
overheats.........................526
If the vehicle
becomes stuck ................530
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 534
Fuel information ................ 543
Tire information ................. 546
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 558
Items to initialize................ 563
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................ 566
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 567
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 569
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).....................580
Alphabetical index......................585
9Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the navi-
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Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations 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 is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
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 products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, 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 information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Toyota Safety Sense C
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped.
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the ABS and pre-
collision system
• Images from the front camera (available only when certain safety sys-
tems are activated, which varies depending on the vehicle specifica-
tions).
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Recorded image information can be erased by your Toyota dealer.
The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the function is
disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates will not be
available.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Toy-
ota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.
Vehicle data recording