2019 Toyota Prius C Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Toyota Prius C is a small car that is a perfect example of hybrid innovation. It combines efficient performance with a modern look. The Prius C is known for being environmentally friendly. It has a hybrid drivetrain that combines a gas engine and an electric motor to get great gas mileage and less pollution. With its small but stylish exterior, user-friendly features, and commitment to sustainability, the 2019 Prius C shows how committed Toyota is to offering an easy-to-use and environmentally friendly way to get around in cities.

Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated. The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depending on the target region. These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the power switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING: If a safety system warning light does not come on, Should a safety system light such as ABS or SRS warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

Gauges and meters
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.

1. Speedometer: Displays the vehicle speed.
2. Shift position display: Displays the selected shift position.
3. Outside temperature: Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to 122°F (50°C). The low outside temperature indicator comes on when the ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
4. Clock: Change the time on the settings screen.
5. Multi-information display: Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
6. Fuel gauge: Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
7. Odometer/trip meter
8. Average fuel consumption: Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the displayed contents differ. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
   • When the odometer is displayed: the average fuel consumption since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
   • ● When the trip meter is displayed: the average fuel consumption since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel consumption for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separately. When the trip meter is reset, the average fuel consumption is also reset.

Odometer/trip meter Changing the display
Items in this area are operated using the “TRIP” switch.

• Press: Change displayed item Each time the switch is pressed, the displayed item will be changed.
• Press and hold: Reset Display the desired trip meter and press and hold the switch to reset the trip meter.

Display items

• Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
• Trip meter A/trip meter B: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently. To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the “TRIP” switch.

Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turning the dial.

1. Brighter
2. Darker

• The meters and multi-information display illuminate when
  • Vehicles without a smart key system: The power switch is in the “ON” position.
  • Vehicles with a smart key system: The power switch is in ON mode.
• The brightness of the instrument panel lights
  When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the control dial is turned up fully.
• Outside temperature display
  • In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
    • When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
    • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
  • When “– –” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
    Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
• Engine speed
  On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
  There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
• Unit of measure of the speedometer (on some models)

Multi-information display
Display contents
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data including the current outside air temperature.

1. Drive information: Displays information such as the hybrid system operating conditions and fuel consumption.
2. Settings and screen off: Perform operations such as changing the date/time and screen settings.
3. Warning messages: Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s systems.
4. Menu icons: Select a menu icon to display its content.
   • Drive information: Select to display various drive data.
   • ECO: Displays the fuel consumption information.
   • LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status: Select to display the operational status of the LDA.
   • Settings display: Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.

Driving information
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the displayed contents of average speed, driving time, and EV driving rate/EV driven distance differ.

• When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
• When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separately. When the trip meter is reset, the record is also reset.
• Cruising range
  Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
  • This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
  • When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
    When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.

1. Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge level display
2. EV drive indicator lamp: Illuminates when only the electric motor is used to drive the vehicle
3. Hybrid System Indicator: The Hybrid System Indicator represents the hybrid system’s power output and regenerative charging.
4. Eco-driving conditions display: Driving conditions are displayed in 5 stages and divided into 3 categories: start, cruise, and stop. Every time the vehicle is stopped, the score is displayed. (Every time the vehicle is accelerated the score that was last displayed is reset. Accumulative scores are not calculated.)

ECO Savings
Displays the cost of the consumed fuel or the fuel economy, depending on the data entered for eco savings.

Savings and fuel cost

• If the fuel consumption comparison is input, the possible savings are displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison has not been input, your vehicle’s actual fuel cost will be displayed.
• Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the displayed contents differ.
  • When the odometer is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
  • When the trip meter is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The savings or fuel cost for trip meter A or trip meter B is displayed separately. When the trip meter is reset, savings or fuel cost is also reset.
• “Fuel Cons. Comparison”: On the settings screen, input the fuel consumption comparison.

ECO Savings Record
If the fuel consumption comparison is input in “ECO Savings”, the savings history will be displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison is not input, the fuel cost history will be displayed. Fuel costs for the current month, the last 3 months, and the same month last year are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made. If the dollar amount will be displayed on the graph.

Past Record
Displays average fuel consumption by the month. The current month, the last 3 months, and the same month last year are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made. Press and hold the enter switch to reset.

Personal Best
Displays the best 3 fuel consumption records and the current fuel consumption ranking. Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, the displayed contents differ.

• When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
• When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separately. The top 100 rankings are displayed. Records that are outside the top 100 are not displayed as a ranking. Fuel consumption data for trips of less than 0.1 miles are not recorded.

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