Toyota 2012 Prius C Owner's Manual page 181

2-1. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes "POWER"
switch modes.
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Starting the hybrid system
STEP 1
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 2
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the hybrid system may not be
started. (→P. 173)
STEP 3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
STEP 4
162
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Press the "POWER" switch.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
The hybrid system can be
started from any "POWER"
switch mode.