2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID fold seats

3194-3. 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. 358)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 318)
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.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 321)
Close the lid of rear seat auxiliary box if it is opened. (P. 555)
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
Seat belt guide

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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.

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.

766Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47C99E_(EE)
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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