2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

651-2. Child safety
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
For safety and security
●When installing a forward-
facing child seat, if there is a
gap between the child seat
and the seatback, adjust the
seatback angle until good
contact is achieved.
● If the seat belt shoulder
anchor is ahead of the child
seat belt guide, move the
seat cushion forward.
● When installing a junior seat, if the child in your child restraint
system is in a very upright position, adjust the seatback angle to
the most comfortable position. And if the seat belt shoulder
anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the seat cush-
ion forward.
● When installing a junior seat of booster cushion type, do not
remove the head restraint.

661-2. Child safety
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◆Installing child restraint system using a seat belt
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 59 for front passenger seat adjustment.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper
most position. ( P. 299)
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted. Securely
fix the seat belt to the child
restraint system in accor-
dance to the directions
enclosed with the child
restraint system.
If your child restraint system
is not equipped with a lock-
off (a seat belt locking fea-
ture), secure the child
restraint system using a lock-
ing clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. ( P. 6 7 )
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671-2. Child safety
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
For safety and security
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the chil d restraint system may spring up due
to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stow-
ing position.
■ When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● 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.
● When a junior 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.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

681-2. Child safety
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
■ISOFIX rigid anchors (ISOFIX child restraint system)
Lower anchors are provided for
each rear seat. (Marks display-
ing the location of the anchors
are attached to the seats.)
■Confirming the Mass group and Size class for ECE R44 ISOFIX
corresponding child restraint systems
Confirm the corresponding [Mass group] from the weight of the
child ( P. 57)
(Ex. 1) When the weight is 12 kg, [Mass group 0+]
(Ex. 2) When the weight is 15 kg, [Mass group I]
Confirming Size class
Select the Size class corresponding to [Mass group] confirmed in
step from the [Child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX
(ECE R44) - Compatibility and Recommended child restraint sys-
tems table] ( P. 69)*.
(Ex. 1) When [Mass group 0+], the corresponding size class is
[C], [D], [E].
(Ex. 2) When [Mass group I], the corresponding size class is [A],
[B], [B1], [C], [D].
*: However, listings that are marked with [X] can not be selected, despite
having the corresponding size class in the suitability table of the [Seat-
ing position]. Also, select the product designated by [Recommended
Child Restraint Systems] ( P. 70), if the listing is marked with [IL].
Child restraint system fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor
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691-2. Child safety
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
For safety and security
■Child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX (ECE R44) - Com-
patibility and Recommended child restraint systems table
ISOFIX child restraint systems are divided in different “size class”.
According to this “size class”, you will be allowed to use it in the
vehicle seating position mentioned in the table below. To know your
child restraint system “size class” and “mass group”, please refer to
the child restraint system manual.
If your child restraint system has no “size class” (or if you cannot
find information in the table below), please refer to the child
restraint system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or ask the
retailer of your child seat.
Size classDescription
A Full-height, forward-facing child restraint systems
B Reduced-height forward-facing child restraint systems
B1 Reduced-height forward-facing child restraint systems
C Full-size rearward-facing child restraint systems
D Reduced-size rearward-facing child restraint systems
E Rearward-facing infant seat
F Left lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat
G Right lateral-facing (carrycot) infant seat

701-2. Child safety
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Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable seat position for ISOFIX child restraint systems in
this mass group and/or size class.
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of “uni-
versal” category approved for use in this mass group.
IL: Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the categories for
“specific vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal” approved for
use in this mass group.
*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put
the head restraint in the upper most position.
Mass groupsSize class
Seating position
Recommended
Child Restraint
Systems
Front seat
Rear seatPassenger
seat
Carrycot FXX — GX X
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
EXIL
“TOYOTA MINI”
“TOYOTA MIDI” 0+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
EXIL
DXIL
CXIL
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
DXIL — CXIL
BX IUF*
IL*“TOYOTA MIDI”
B1 X IUF*
IL*
“TOYOTA DUO+”
“TOYOTA MIDI”
AX IUF*
IL*“TOYOTA MIDI”

711-2. Child safety
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
For safety and security
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside the EU area.
● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front
seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint
system.
■i-Size child restraint systems fastened with ISOFIX (ECE
R129) - Compatibility table
If your child restraint system is of “i-Size” category, you can install it
on the positions mentioned by i-U in the table below.
Child restraint system category can be found in the child restraint
system manual.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable for use with i-Size child restraint systems.
i-U: Suitable for i-Size “universal” child restraint systems forward and
rearward facing.
*: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the
head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint. Otherwise, put
the head restraint in the upper most position.
● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front
seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint
system.
Seating position
Front passenger seatRear seat
i-Size child
restraint systemsXi-U*

721-2. Child safety
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
■Installation with ISOFIX rigid anchor (ISOFIX child restraint
system)
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper
most position. ( P. 299)
Remove the anchor covers,
and install the child restraint
system to the seat.
The bars are installed behind
the anchor covers.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. ( P. 6 7 )
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● When using the lower anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
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