2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V Owners Manual

631-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Installing child restraints
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (P. 3 2 )
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for
each rear seat.
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.

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Adjusting the angle of the seat-
back.
While pulling the lever, fold the
seatback forward and then back to
the 1st lock position (most upright
position) until it locks into place.
Raise the head restraint.
If the child restraint system is
installed, it may interfere with the
head restraint. In this case, remove
the head restraint.
Open the cover.
Fold and insert the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Fully insert the end of the cover.
Installation with LATCH system
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seat
cover
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Type A
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH
anchors. If the child restraint
has a top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be latched
onto the top tether strap anchor.
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.
Type B
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors. If the child
restraint has a top tether strap,
the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap
anchor.
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.
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Rear facing
Infant seat/convertible seat
Adjusting the angle of the
seatback.
While pulling the lever, fold the
seatback forward and then back
to the 1st lock position (most
upright position) until it locks into
place.
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat facing
the rear of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)
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While pushing the child
restraint system down into
the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.
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Forward-facing Convertible seat
Adjusting the angle of the
seatback.
While pulling the lever, fold the
seatback forward and then back
to the 1st lock position (most
upright position) until it locks into
place.
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
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Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.
While pushing the child
restraint system into the rear
seat, allow the shoulder belt
to retract until the child
restraint system is securely
in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 70)
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■Booster seatAdjusting the angle of the
seatback.
While pulling the lever, fold the
seatback forward and then back
to the 1st lock position (most
upright position) until it locks into
place.
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
( P. 32)
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Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt. Secure the child restraint sys-
tem using the seat belt or the
LATCH anchors, and raise the
head restraint.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Outboard only: Adjust the head
restraint to the downmost posi-
tion while pressing the lock
release button.
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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