PRIUS v_OM_OM47B23U_(U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
311-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
(for driver’s side)
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (if equipped for driver’s
side)
Power seat (if equipped for driver’s side)
Seat position adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch
Adjustment procedure
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3
4
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3
4
5
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
● When returning the seats to their upright positions, be careful not to catch
the seat belts.
■ Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not flatten the seats while driving.
● In a flat place, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to
P.
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place.
● Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the
seats.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment lever
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ( P. 184)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 138)
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.
Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (P. 34)
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 145)
Vehicles with armrest: Stow the armres t of the rear seat if it is pulled
out. ( P. 389)
Adjustment procedure
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Before folding down the seatbacks
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3
4
5
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3-3. 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 operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.
■ Reclining adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push-
ing it back and forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Re-couple the rear center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. ( P. 33)
● If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the
seat belt has been removed from the hanger. ( P. 143)
612Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 524
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidBrake .................................... 560
Transmission ........................ 560
Washer ................................. 440
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 562
Footwell lights ......................... 375
Front doors .............................. 120
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 562
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 53
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 496
Front seats ............................... 138 Adjustment ............................ 138
Cleaning................................ 412
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 145
Seat heaters ......................... 374
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs............. 475
Wattage ................................ 562
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Turn signal lever ................... 189
Wattage ................................ 562 Fuel
Capacity................................ 556
Fuel gauge.............................. 92
Gas station information......... 624
Information............................ 563
Refueling .............................. 209
Type...................................... 556
Warning light......................... 496
Fuel filler door ......................... 209
Fuses ........................................ 466
Gas station information .......... 624
Garage door opener ................ 393
Gauges ....................................... 91
Glove box ................................. 379
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............... 323
Head restraints ........................ 145
Headlights ................................ 191 Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 194
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 196
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs
........................... 471, 472, 481
Wattage ................................ 562
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 366
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 368
Seat heaters ......................... 374
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SeatsAdjustment .................... 138, 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 140
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 59, 63
Cleaning................................ 412
Front seats ............................ 138
Head restraint ....................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 374
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 194
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 196
Inside rear view mirror .......... 150
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 229
Radar sensor ................ 223, 257
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever ................................. 183
Shift lever light......................... 375
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 120
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 191
Replacing light bulbs..... 475, 481
Wattage ................................ 562
Side mirrors ............................. 151 Adjustment ............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Heaters ................................. 368 Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions ...................... 120
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Warning message................. 519
Snow tires ................................ 265
“SOS” button ........................... 400
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 561
Storage location.................... 525
Spark plug ................................ 559
Specifications .......................... 554
Speedometer.............................. 92
SRS airbags ............................... 41
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................ 147
Audio switches...................... 276
DISP button ............................ 94
Meter control switches .......... 100
Telephone switches .............. 337
TRIP button ............................ 93
Stop/tail lights.......................... 481
Storage feature ........................ 378
Storage precautions................ 378