2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID seats

3234-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

3485-1. Before driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
● Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent t he pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may re sult in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● 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 prop-
erly 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.
■ Load and distribution
● Do not overload your vehicle.
● Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deteriorati on of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

5326-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflow is given to the front seats,
reducing the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.
When a passenger is not detected in the front passenger seat,
depending on the set temperature and ambient temperature, prior-
ity for the airflow will be given to the driver’s seat only.
However, air will always be blown from the side outlet of the front pas-
senger seat.
The following S-FLOW modes are available:
Automatic S-FLOW mode
The system determines whether or not a rear passenger is in the
vehicle by the opening and closing of a rear door. When a rear pas-
senger is determined to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW mode will be
automatically disabled.
To enable S-FLOW mode again, press and enter manual
S-FLOW mode. (P. 538)
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
Manual S-FLOW mode
When is pressed, S-FLOW mode will be manually
enabled/disabled. (P. 538)
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the system is oper-
ated in automatic S-FLOW mode.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(P. 534)
●Defogging the windshield (P. 535)
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(P. 535)

5336-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press .
Adjust the temperature setting. (P. 530)
To stop the operation, press .
When in automatic mode, the air outlet modes and fan speed levels
are not displayed in the air conditioning control panel display.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the
indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (DUAL mode)
To turn on the DUAL mode, perform the following either operation:
●Press .
●Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator illuminates when the DUAL mode is on.
Using automatic mode
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5466-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Seat heaters
Seat heaters heat the front seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

5817-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the luggage com-
partment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 40)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Vehicles with wireless charger:
Do not let the wireless charger ( P. 563) get wet. Failure to do so may
cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause electric
shock resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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.

760Alphabetical index
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Flat tire ...................................... 688
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 734
Transmission......................... 733
Washer.................................. 604
Fog lights.................................. 375
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Switch ................................... 375
Follow me home system ......... 366
Footwell lights.......................... 548
Front doors............................... 277
Front fog lights ........................ 375
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Switch ................................... 375
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 674
Front position lights ................ 365
Light switch ........................... 365
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Front seats ............................... 318
Adjustment ............................ 318
Cleaning ................................ 577
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 321
Seat heaters.......................... 546
Front turn signal lights............ 363
Replacing light bulbs ............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
Fuel ........................................... 379
Capacity ................................ 728
Fuel gauge ............................ 215
Information ............................ 736
Refueling ............................... 379
Type ...................................... 728
Warning light ......................... 674Fuel consumption............ 237, 268
Average fuel consumption .... 237
Current fuel consumption...... 268
Fuel filler door.......................... 381
Opener .................................. 381
Refueling............................... 379
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 381
Fuses ........................................ 649
Glove box ................................. 552
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 321
Head-up display ....................... 257
Headlights ................................ 365
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 369
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 367
Follow me home system ....... 366
Light switch ........................... 365
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 530
Outside rear view mirrors...... 535
Seat heaters ......................... 546
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 673
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 658
High-voltage components ...... 109
Hill-start assist control............ 518
Hood ......................................... 589
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S-FLOW mode .......................... 532
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 483
Seat belts .................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system
installation............................. 58
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 580
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 674
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 672
Seat heaters ............................. 546
Seats ................................. 318, 319
Adjustment ............................ 318
Adjustment precautions ........ 318
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 58
Cleaning ................................ 577
Front seats ............................ 318
Head restraint ....................... 321
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Rear seats............................. 319
Seat heaters.......................... 546Sensor
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 369
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 366
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 449
Camera sensor ..................... 385
Door handle .......................... 282
Humidity sensor .................... 539
Inside rear view mirror .......... 327
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 459
Intrusion sensor ...................... 91
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 407
Radar sensor ........................ 385
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 377
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 513
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 459
Service plug ............................. 109
Service reminder
indicators ............................... 207
Shift lever ................................. 357
Shift lever light......................... 548
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 277
Side mirrors ............................. 328
Adjustment ............................ 328
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 442
Folding .................................. 328
Heaters ................................. 535
Side turn signal lights ............. 363
Replacing light bulbs............. 658
Turn signal lever ................... 363
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