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Toyota PRIUS 2012 Manual

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© 2011 Toyota Motor Corporation
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altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.
12 Toyota PRIUS c ERG REV – (22/12/11)

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  • Page 1 Hybrid 2012 Model © 2011 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. 12 Toyota PRIUS c ERG REV – (22/12/11)
  • Page 2 Foreword High voltage electrical safety remains an important factor in the In January 2012, Toyota released the 2012 PRIUS c gasoline-electric emergency handling of the PRIUS c Hybrid Synergy Drive. It is hybrid vehicle in North America. To educate and assist emergency...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page About the PRIUS c PRIUS c Identification Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Key System (Optional Equipment) Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack 27 Volt System Low Voltage Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags &...

  • Page 4: About The Prius C

    About the PRIUS c The PRIUS c 5-door hatchback joins the PRIUS, PRIUS V, CAMRY Hybrid and HIGHLANDER Hybrid as a hybrid model for Toyota. Hybrid Synergy Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and an electric motor for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1.

  • Page 5: Prius C Identification

    PRIUS c Identification Exterior In appearance, the 2012 model year PRIUS c is a 5-door hatchback. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to logos on the back door. assist in identification. logo on each front fender. The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is Gasoline fuel filler door located on driver side rear quarter panel.
  • Page 6 PRIUS c Identification (Continued) Interior Instrument cluster (speedometer, READY indicator, hybrid system indicators, warning lights) located in center of the dash and near the base of the windshield. NOTE: If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster gauges will be “blacked out”, not illuminated.
  • Page 7 PRIUS c Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment 1.5-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine. Logo on the inverter cover. Engine Compartment View...

  • Page 8: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Under Passenger A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the Auxiliary Side Rear Seat low voltage devices. Battery Hybrid Mounted Under 144 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery Vehicle (HV) Rear Seat pack consisting of 20 low voltage (7.2 Volt)
  • Page 9 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description Fuel Tank and Undercarriage and The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel line Fuel Line Center to the engine. The fuel line is routed under the center of vehicle. Fuel Tank and Fuel Line...
  • Page 10 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Key Specifications: Gasoline Engine: 73 hp (54 kW), 1.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motor: 60 hp (45 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled continuously variable transaxle) HV Battery: 144 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight: 2,500 lbs/1,132 kg Fuel Tank: 9.5 gals/36.0 liters Fuel Economy...

  • Page 11: Smart Key System (Optional Equipment)

    Smart Key System (Optional Equipment) The optional PRIUS c smart key system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.
  • Page 12 If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button. Within the 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY light will illuminate).

  • Page 13: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 14: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack

    The HV battery pack consists of 20 low voltage (7.2 Volt) NiMH battery • The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Toyota dealer or: modules connected in series to produce approximately 144 Volts. Each NiMH battery module is non-spillable and in a sealed case.

  • Page 15: 27 Volt System

    27 Volt System The PRIUS c is equipped with a 27 Volt AC assist motor for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. The EPS computer generates 27 Volts from the 12 Volt Electric Power system. The 27 Volt wires are isolated from the metal chassis and routed a Steering ECU short distance from the EPS computer to the EPS assist motor in the steering column.

  • Page 16: Low Voltage Battery

    Low Voltage Battery Auxiliary Battery • The PRIUS c contains a sealed lead-acid 12 Volt battery. The 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. •...

  • Page 17: High Voltage Safety

    High Voltage Safety The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, to the 12 Volt Volt DC Hybrid Vehicle Computer inverter/converter.

  • Page 18: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

    SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Standard Equipment • Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine compartment as illustrated. • Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars • A frontal dual stage driver airbag is mounted in the steering wheel hub.
  • Page 19 SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) NOTE: The front seatback mounted side airbags and the side curtain airbags may deploy independently of each other. The knee airbag is designed to deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbag. The PRIUS c is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag, seat cushion mounted airbag, and seat belt pretensioner.

  • Page 20: Emergency Response

    Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the PRIUS c may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion. WARNING: •...
  • Page 21 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #1 Mechanical Ignition Key System (Standard Equipment): Push Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by turning the ignition key off, removing the ignition key and placing it on the dash.
  • Page 22 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Smart Key System (Optional Equipment): Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once.
  • Page 23 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button or ignition key is inaccessible) Open the hood and remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IG2 fuse (30A green colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
  • Page 24 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) • Stabilize Vehicle Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. NOTE: The PRIUS c is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel.
  • Page 25 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) SRS CURTAIN SRS CURTAIN Roof Removal AIRBAG AIRBAG The PRIUS c is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated.
  • Page 26 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Do not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Front Seat Telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.

  • Page 27: Fire

    Emergency Response (Continued) Fire Offensive Fire Attack Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as Normally, flooding an NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA). of water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV battery pack fire by cooling the adjacent NiMH battery modules to a point below •...

  • Page 28: Overhaul

    For information regarding The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights and recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Toyota dealer, or: the READY indicator are not illuminated. Do not push the power button because the vehicle may start.

  • Page 29: Spills

    The PRIUS c contains the same common automotive fluids used in other non- when rendering aid to a patient. Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the NiMH electrolyte used in in a catastrophic crash or through improper handling. Utilize the following the HV battery pack.

  • Page 30: Submersion

    Emergency Response (Continued) First Aid (Continued) • Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Allow the patient to drink large quantities of water to dilute the electrolyte (never give water to an unconscious person). If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep the patient’s head lowered and forward to reduce the risk of aspiration Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility.

  • Page 31: Roadside Assistance

    Remove Cover Push in Shift Lock Release Similar to many Toyota vehicles, the PRIUS c uses a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration. However, the PRIUS c shift lever includes a B position, allowing enhanced engine braking when driving down a steep grade.
  • Page 32 Roadside Assistance (Continued) Electric Back Door Opener The PRIUS c is equipped with an electric back door opener. In the event of 12 Volt power loss, the back door cannot be opened from the outside of the vehicle. Back Door Opener Switch Electric Back Door Opener Switch Spare Tire The jack, tools, towing eyelet and spare tire are provided as shown.
  • Page 33 If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. Refer to the Jumper Cable Connections instructions and illustrations on page 9 for more details.

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