2017 TOYOTA PRIUS child lock

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■ When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

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1733-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury.

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1873-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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.
Folding down the seatbacks
Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide
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.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the side windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the side window partway, operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
Press the switch down to lock the
passenger windows.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
Press the switch again to unlock
the passenger windows.
■ The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows afte r turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Opening and closing procedures
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2
3
4
Window lock switch

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
*
(→P. 705)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
(→P. 166)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Power window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 748)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 198)
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate side win-
dow by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 161)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 164)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 627)
●Is the power switch in ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the power switch off. ( →P. 227)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (→P. 178)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 168)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

778Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 510Air conditioning filter ............. 620
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 510
Climate control ...................... 514
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Fresh air intake system......... 514
Humidity sensor .................... 517
Settings screen ..................... 513
S-FLOW mode ...................... 512
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 402 Function ................................ 402
Warning light ......................... 654
Air conditioning filter .............. 620
Air conditioning system.......... 510 Air conditioning filter ............. 620
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 510
Climate control ...................... 514
Eco score (A/C score)........... 136
Fresh air intake system......... 514
Humidity sensor .................... 517
Settings screen ..................... 513
S-FLOW mode ...................... 512
Air intake vent ............................ 83 Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 654
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 45
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags ............... 36
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 42
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 761
SRS airbags ........................... 36
Anchor brackets ........................ 74
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 466
Bluetooth® phone .................... 468
Deleting the call history......... 488
Making a call ......................... 471
Managing the contacts.......... 484
Message function.................. 478
Phone settings ...................... 483
Receiving a call..................... 474
Speaking on the phone ......... 475
Bottle holders .......................... 528
Brake Fluid ...................................... 729
Parking brake........................ 241
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Warning light ......................... 653
Brake assist ............................. 402
Brake Override System ........... 209
Break-in tips ............................. 210
Brightness control Instrument cluster
light control ........................... 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 320
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 567
Camera sensor ..................... 271
Exterior ................................. 566
Interior................................... 572
Radar sensor ........................ 270
Seat belts .............................. 574
Water-repellent coating......... 567
Cargo capacity ......................... 222
Catch protection function ....... 199
Cargo hooks............................. 532 CD player.................................. 438
Chains ...................................... 413
Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 71
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 59
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 61
Using an anchor
bracket ................................. 74
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 598
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 173
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 205
Power window lock switch .... 198
Power window precautions ... 200
Rear door child-protectors .... 168
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 629
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 70
Seat heater precautions ....... 521
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