2008 TOYOTA PRIUS child restraint

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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
Type B
Widen the gap between
the seat cushion and
seatback slightly.
Latch the buckles onto
the anchorages.
If the child restraint has a
top strap, the top strap
should be latched onto the
anchorage.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower anchorage system.
Child restraint systems with a top strap
Secure the child restraint using a
seat belt or lower anchors, and
lock the head restraint in place at
the highest position.
Canada only
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Reinstall the head restraint.
STEP2
ITY18P041
STEP3
■
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
Anchorages conform to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode: ( P. 66)
● ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
● Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed
or serious injured.

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or
an accident.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or sudden braking.
● Ensure the belt and tab are securely locked and that the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child seat in different directions to be sure it is secure.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Only put a forward facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when
unavoidable. When installing a forward
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Fail-
ing to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
CAUTION
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a colli-
sion.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchorages
When using the lower anchorages, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchorages and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden stop or accident.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electronic Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .............................................201
ABS ...........................................170
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............394
Automatic air conditioning system ................................201
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......215
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.....92
Airbag precautions for your child ...................................... 96
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag precautions ...........................96
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........101
General airbag precautions .....96
Locations of airbags ................89
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................100
Side airbag precautions .......... 96
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions..............92
SRS airbags ............................ 89
Alarm ........................................... 84
Antenna.....................................231
Armrest .....................................334
Audio input ............................... 268
Audio system Antenna .................................231
CD player/changer ................239
MP3/WMA disc......................254
Optimal use ...........................262
Portable music player............268
Radio .....................................225
Steering switches .................. 269
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 150
Automatic light control system .................................... 150
AUX adapter ............................. 268
Auxiliary boxes ........................327 Back-up lights
Wattage................................. 471
Back door ................................... 54 Back door ................................ 54
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Smart key system .. ................. 36
Battery Checking ............................... 375
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................... 26
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged .......................... 451
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Bluetooth
®................................ 272
Brake Fluid ...................................... 373
Parking brake ........................ 142
Brake assist.............................. 170
Break-in tips ............................. 121
Care Exterior.................................. 346
Interior ................................... 348
Seat belts .............................. 349
Cargo capacity ......................... 173
Cargo hooks ............................. 336
CD player/changer ................... 239
Chains ....................................... 179
Child-protectors ......................... 52
Child restraint system Definition ............................... 107
Installation ............................. 110
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 114
Installing CRS with seatbelts ............................. 111
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 115
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Child safety
Airbag precautions ................. 96
Child restraint system ........... 107
Child-protectors ...................... 52
How your child should wear the seatbelt .......................... 67
Installing child restraints ....... 110
Power window lock switch ...... 75
Power window precautions..... 77
Removed electronic key battery precautions ........................ 397
Seat belt precautions.............. 68
Back door ............................... 56
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 346
Interior .................................. 348
Seat belts ............................. 349
Clock ........................................ 331
Condenser ............................... 373
Console box............................. 323
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 456
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 164
Cup holders ............................. 325
Curtain shield airbags .............. 89
Customizable features ............ 488
Daytime running light system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 217
Side mirror ............................ 217
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing ......................... 182
Display Touch screen........................ 186
Trip information ...................... 27
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 357
Door courtesy lights ............... 318
Door pocket ............................. 326 Doors
Door lock .....................36, 49, 51
Rear door child protector.........52
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .........................................429
Driving
break-in tips...........................121
Correct posture .......................87
Procedures ............................120
Winter driving tips..................177
Electronic key Replacing battery ..................396
When the electronic key battery is discharged.......................450
Electric Power Steering ...........170
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ......426
If the electronic key does not operate properly..................450
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................448
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .........................451
If you have a flat tire .............438
If you lose your keys .............449
If you think something is wrong ..................................423
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................459
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................416
If your vehicle overheats .......456
Engine Compartment ........................364
Hood......................................361
How to start the hybrid system ................................130
If the hybrid system will
not start ...............................448
Overheating...........................456
“POWER” switch ...................130
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Rear view monitor system ......167
Rear window defogger ............217
Replacing Electronic key battery ............396
Fuses .................................... 398
Light bulbs ............................. 407
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 494
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............64
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................... 66
Child restraint system
installation ...........................110
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................349
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 66
How to wear your seat belt......64
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............66
Reminder light ....................... 429
Seat belt extenders ................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ...........65
Seating capacity....................... 176
Seats Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............110
Cleaning ................................348
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 87
Seat adjustment ...................... 57
Seat adjustment precautions...58
Service reminder indicators ..............................146
Shift lever
Transmission .........................136
Side airbags................................89
Side marker lights Switch.................................... 150 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 73
Smart key system
Antenna location ..................... 39
Entry function .......................... 36
Starting the hybrid system .... 130
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 470
Spare tire .............................. 439
Spark plug ................................ 467
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 70
Audio switches ...................... 269
Storage compartment.............. 322
Storage feature ........................ 322
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
Sun visors ................................ 329
Switch Fog light switch ..................... 156
Light switches ....................... 150
Power door lock switch ........... 51
“POWER” switch ................... 130
Power window switch .............. 75
Window lock switch ................. 75
Wipers and washer switch .... 158
Tail lights Switch ................................... 150
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................. 81
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 470
Tire information Glossary ................................ 481
Size ....................................... 478
Tire identification number...... 477
Uniform tire quality grading ... 479
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