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1753-3. Adjusting the seats
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
3
Operation of each component
Move the front seats forward. (→P. 173)
Stow the rear armrest. (if equipped) ( →P. 408)
Stow the rear center seat belt
buckle.
Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. ( →P. 177)
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded sep-
arately.
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
1
2
3
4
5
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1763-3. Adjusting the seats
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■ When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and set the shift
position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is
folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then
concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
● Be careful not to get your hand caught when folding the rear seatbacks.
● Adjust the position of the front seats before folding down the rear seat-
backs so that the front seats do not interfere with the rear seatbacks when
folding down the rear seatbacks.
■ After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release lever. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted
or caught in the seatback.
If the seat belt gets caught between the
seatback's securing hook and latch, it
may damage the seat belt.
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2004-1. Before driving
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent t he pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may resu lt in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than
the seatbacks.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
■ Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
● Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.
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588Alphabetical index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
Seat belt reminder light ........... 493
Seat belts .................................... 34Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system installation............................. 61
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 417
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 35
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 35
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 36
Reminder light and buzzer .... 493
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 492
Seat heaters ............................. 389
Seats ................................. 173, 175 Adjustment ............................ 173
Adjustment precautions ........ 174
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning ................................ 416
Head restraints...................... 177
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Seat heaters.......................... 389 Sensor
Automatic headlight system ................................ 233
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 247
Inside rear view mirror .......... 182
Intrusion sensor ...................... 92
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 264
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................... 247
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 238
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 273
Toyota parking assist-sensor ...................... 284
Service plug ............................... 75
Shift lever ................................. 219
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side mirrors ............................. 183
Adjusting and folding ............ 183
Side turn signal lights ............. 227 Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Turn signal lever ................... 227
Wattage ................................ 563
Simple-IPA................................ 291
Smart entry & start system ..... 134 Antenna location ................... 134
Entry functions .............. 124, 129
Starting the hybrid system .... 211
Snow tires ................................ 316
Spare tire .................................. 507 Inflation pressure .................. 562
Storage location.................... 508
Spark plug ................................ 558
Specifications .......................... 552
Speech command system
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Speedometer ............................ 103
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