2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME fold seats

701-2. Child safety
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)■
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for each rear seat. (Buttons dis-
playing the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)
■Installation with LATCH 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. ( →P. 291)
Flip up and fold the cover,
and fix it with the hook-and-
loop fastener.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor
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4-3. Adjusting the 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. 331)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
→P. 287)
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.
Lift up and push down the head restraints of the rear seats.
(
→P. 291)
Close the lid of rear seat aux iliary box if it is opened. (
→P. 522)
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
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4-3. Adjusting the seats
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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5-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●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 properly 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.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

777Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)... 442
S-FLOW mode .................. 489, 500
Safety Connect ........................ 548
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 564
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 656
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 747
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 654
Seat heaters ............................. 513
Seating capacity ...................... 321
Seats ................................. 287, 289 Adjustment ............................ 287
Adjustment precautions ........ 288
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 561
Front seats ............................ 287
Head restraint ....................... 291
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 289
Seat heaters ......................... 513 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 341
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 411
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Door handle .......................... 267
Humidity sensor ............ 494, 505
Inside rear view mirror .......... 297
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 431
Intuitive parking assist .......... 420
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 381
Radar sensor ........................ 363
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 354
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 471
Service plug ............................... 90
Service reminder indicators ............................... 188
Shift lever ................................. 330
Shift lever light ........................ 515
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 267
Side marker lights ................... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Side mirrors ............................. 298 Adjustment............................ 298
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 408
Folding .................................. 298
Heaters ......................... 491, 502
Side windows........................... 300 Water-repellent coating ........ 557
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 442
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.