Toyota PRIUS C 2012 Reference Guide
PRIUS c
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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2012
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Printed in U.S.A. 1 /12
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00505-QRG12-PRIC
2012
Prius c
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.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius c
operations. Every Prius c owner 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.
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1
1,2
6
7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1
11
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 Display
Parking brake 20
2
22
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Power outlet s 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
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
1
26-27
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Voice command button
1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)
Telephone controls
1
1
1,3
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
controls
Power button (Smart Key)
1
1
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display
Audio system or Display Audio system
1,2
AUX or USB/AUX port
Air Conditioning/Heating controls
Outside rearview mirror
1
/Rear window defogger button
12V DC power outlet
2
Air Conditioning system
Shift lever
“ECO MODE” switch
Parking brake
“EV” switch
Seat heater controls
1
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If equipped
2
Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
3
For vehicles with a Display Audio System, refer to the “Display Audio System
Owner’s Manual.”
3
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Transmission shift position indicator
Fuel gauge
Multi-information display
Service indicators and reminders
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual.
Brake system warning
1
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
1
Low fuel level warning
Airbag SRS warning
Master warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Electric power steering system warning
1
1
1
1
Immobilizer system indicator
1
If 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.
4
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
READY indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Eco Mode indicator
EV drive indicator
Front fog light indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
Cruise control indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
2
1
OVERVIEW
1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
5
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Typ e A Typ e B
Push
Unlocking operation
Typ e A Typ e B
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Panic button
Push and hold
6
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
OVERVIEW
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Push
Power (without starting hybrid system)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will change the
operation mode in succession from:
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Locking operation (if equipped)
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Power ON; hybrid system is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Unlocking operation (if equipped)
All-door lock
To uc h
Driver door unlock*
Grasp
Back door lock/unlock (if equipped)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Push to unlock
Push to lock
* 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.
7
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull
Store
Hood release
Tu r n t o o p e n
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Engage support rod
8
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