2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID fold seats

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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 334)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 296)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 299)
Close the lid of rear seat auxiliary box if it is opened. (P. 529)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
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Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide

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WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
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 operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate the seat.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatbacks 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.

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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 re sult 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.
● 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.
● 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.
■ Load and distribution
● Do not overload your vehicle.
● Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deteriorati on of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

736Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
S-FLOW mode .......................... 506
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 456
Seat belts .................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system
installation............................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 554
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 645
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 642
Seat heaters ............................. 520
Seats ................................. 296, 297
Adjustment ............................ 296
Adjustment precautions ........ 296
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 58
Cleaning ................................ 551
Front seats ............................ 296
Head restraint ....................... 299
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Rear seats............................. 297
Seat heaters.......................... 520Sensor
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 345
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 342
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 422
Camera sensor ..................... 361
Door handle .......................... 274
Humidity sensor .................... 513
Inside rear view mirror .......... 304
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 432
Intrusion sensor ...................... 84
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 382
Radar sensor ........................ 361
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 353
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 486
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 432
Service plug ............................. 101
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 199
Shift lever ................................. 333
Shift lever light......................... 522
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 269
Side mirrors ............................. 305
Adjustment ............................ 305
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 417
Folding .................................. 305
Heaters ................................. 509
Side turn signal lights ............. 339
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Side windows ........................... 307
Water-repellent coating......... 547
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