2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS airbag off

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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
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Airbag manual on-off system
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag
Insert the mechanical key into
the cylinder and rotate to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator turns on.
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator turns on when
the airbag system is “ON”.
(Only when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
Airbag manual on-off switch

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch
is switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

176 1-8. Safety information
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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Front passenger
seat
Second seat
Third
seat Airbag manual
on-off switch
ON OFF Outside Center
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never
putU
L1U
L1U
L1U
L1
0
+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never
putU
L1U*1
L1U
L1U
L1
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4
years)Rear-
facing —
X
Never
putUUUU
Forward-
facing —
UF
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF UU
L2
*2UU
Mass
groupsSeating
position

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CAUTION
Using a child restraint system
The use of a child restraint system not suitable for the vehicle may not prop-
erly secure the infant or child. It may result in death or serious injury (in the
event of sudden braking or an accident).
Child restraint precautions
For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is ON. (P. 171) In the event of
an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since
there is no top strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seat-
back as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as pos-
sible, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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Before driving
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CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is
on. (P. 171)
The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the event
of an accident.
There is a label on both sides of the
passenger side sun visor, indicating it is
forbidden to attach a rearward facing
child restraint to the front passenger
seat.
Details of the label are shown in the
illustration below. The label includes
information written in the language of
your country.

250 2-2. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON
mode 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 if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 243)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 308)
EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 221)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator (P. 1 7 1 )
Shift position indicators
(P. 224)
*1*1, 3

388 4-1. Maintenance and care
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Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year
to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use
water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
Water in the vehicle
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P. 160)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

567 Alphabetical index
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Gauges...................................... 236
Glove boxes ............................. 353
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 460
Head-up display ....................... 253
Head restraints
Adjustment ........................... 117
Headlight cleaner ..................... 274
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 274
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Switch ................................... 261
Wattage................................. 551
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 367
Side mirrors........................... 341
Hill-start assist control ............ 304
Hood.......................................... 397
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 377
Horn .......................................... 235
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 44
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 49
High voltage components ....... 43
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 243
Ignition switch ....................... 214
“POWER” switch ................... 214Identification
Engine................................... 542
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch ......................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 347
Immobilizer system ................. 143
Indicator lights ......................... 248
Inside rear view mirror ............ 131
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 239
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 347
Switch ................................... 348
Wattage ................................ 551
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 400
Vehicle-equipped jack.... 482,494
Jack handle ...................... 482, 494
Keyless entry ............................. 92
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 518
Key number ............................ 61
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Keys ........................................ 61
Mechanical key ....................... 61
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Wireless remote control key ... 92
Knee airbag .............................. 158
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*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.