2018 TOYOTA PRIUS seats

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7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of th e windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
( →P. 275).
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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5957-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift positionis in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( →P. 751)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( →P. 751)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com- ing from the steering wheel.

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9-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

807Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 233
Compartment ........................ 604
Engine switch........................ 231
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 601
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 231
Identification number ............ 746
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 231
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch......................... 231
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 748
Checking ............................... 605
Oil pressure warning light ..... 673
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine switch .......................... 231
Auto power off function ......... 233
Changing the power switch modes...................... 233
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Starting the hybrid system .... 231 EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 237
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 691
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 751
Transmission ........................ 751
Washer ................................. 616
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Footwell lights ......................... 538
Front doors .............................. 171
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 675
Front seats ............................... 190
Adjustment............................ 190
Cleaning ............................... 588
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 195
Seat heaters ......................... 536
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
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S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .................................. 363
Safety Connect ........................ 574
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 589
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 675
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 783
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 674
Seat heaters ............................. 536
Seating capacity ...................... 228 Seats
Adjustment............................ 190
Adjustment precautions ........ 191
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 588
Front seats............................ 190
Head restraint ....................... 195
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 536
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 251
Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 253
Camera sensor ..................... 275
Inside rear view mirror .......... 201
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 293
Parking assist
sensors............... 339, 352, 393
Radar sensor ........................ 275
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 264
Service reminder indicators ............................... 100
Shift lever ................................. 240
Shift lever light ........................ 538
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 171
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
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