2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C child seat

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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top te
ther strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( P. 146)
■ Booster seat
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Sit the child in the child restraint
system. Fit the seat belt to the
child restraint system according
to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the belt is
not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
( P. 84)
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STEP1
STEP2

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPush the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapRemove the luggage cover (if equipped). ( P. 343)
Remove the head restraint ( P. 81)
Secure the child restraint system using the LATCH anchors or
a seat belt.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Reinstall the luggage cover (if equipped) and the head
restraint.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms 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 SAE J1819.
STEP5

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1-8. Safety information
1
Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 88)
■ 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 seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving 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. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●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.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
● When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not
install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top
tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
● Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
■ 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 sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors 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
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the right side seat for the
child restraint system, do not sit in the
center seat. Seat belt function may be
impaired, such as being positioned
overly high or loose-fitting, which may
result in death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking or an accident.

338 3-6. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off, and check that the
indicator is off.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................. 238
ABS ........................................... 221
Air conditioning filter............... 399
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 399
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 238
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 120
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 125
Airbag warning light............... 438
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 121
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 125
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 130
General airbag precautions ......................... 125
Indicators............................... 130
Knee airbag precautions ....... 125
Locations of airbags .............. 116
Modification and
disposal of airbags .............. 129
Proper driving posture ........................ 114, 125
Seat cushion airbag precautions ......................... 125
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 121
Side airbag precautions ........ 125
SRS airbags .......................... 116 Antenna .................................... 255
Anti-lock brake system ........... 221
Assist grips .............................. 340
Audio input ............... 268, 276, 287
Audio system
Antenna................................. 255
Audio input ............ 268, 276, 287
AUX port ............................... 287
CD player .............................. 256
Cord hook ............................. 272
iPod ....................................... 268
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 261
Optimal use ........................... 284
Portable music player .................. 268, 276, 287
Radio..................................... 254
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 288
Type ...................................... 248
USB memory......................... 276
USB port ............................... 276
Automatic air conditioning
systemAir conditioning filter.............. 399
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 238
AUX port ................................... 287
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 327A

547
Alphabetical index
Back door................................... 71
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 415
Wattage ................................ 505
Battery
Checking .............................. 379
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 29
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 231
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio .................. 291
Portable player ..................... 300
Set up ................................... 308
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio .................................. 295
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call ............. 303
Set up ................................... 314
Bottle holders .......................... 330
Brake Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 179
Brake assist ............................. 221
Break-in tips ............................ 151 Care
Exterior ..................................346
Interior ...................................349
Seat belts ..............................349
Cargo capacity .........................226
CD player ..................................256
Chains .......................................231
Child-protectors .........................67
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........136
Booster seats, installation .....140
Convertible seats, definition .............................136
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................140
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 130
Infant seat, definition .............136
Infant seats, installation.........140
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............141
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................142
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..................146
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548 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................125
Child-protectors .......................67
Child restraint system............ 136
How your child should
wear the seat belt .................88
Installing child restraints ........ 140
Moon roof precautions .......... 104
Power window lock switch.......98
Power window precautions ... 100
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 403
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................92
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Seat heater precautions ........ 338
12-volt battery precautions ................. 381, 486
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 346
Interior ................................... 349
Seat belts .............................. 349
Clock ......................................... 189
Coat hooks ............................... 339
Condenser ................................ 375
Console box ............................. 325 Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 487
Cord hook ................................. 272
Cruise control .......................... 217
Cup holders .............................. 329
Curtain shield airbags ............. 116
Customizable features ............ 522
Daytime running light system .................................... 206
Defogger Rear window ......................... 247
Side mirrors........................... 247
Dimension ................................ 496
Dinghy towing .......................... 236
Display Energy flow ............................. 35
Multi-information display ....... 187
Trip information ..................... 187
Warning message ................. 447
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 360
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