2018 TOYOTA PRIUS V fold seats

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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. 176)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 131)
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. 3 4 )
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 138)
Vehicles with armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled
out. ( P. 382)
Adjustment procedure
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Before folding down the seatbacks
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■Adjusting the position of the driver’s side seat back and forward
■ Seat belt hangers
Folding down the seatbacks
The driver’s side seat can be slid forward
further than the front passenger’s side
seat, thus easing the loading and unload-
ing of luggage into and from the luggage
compartment.
The seat cannot be locked if it slid forward
as far as possible. After operating, return
the seat to a lockable position, and secure
it firmly in place.
Stow the seat belts of the outboard seats
in their seat belt hangers when not in use.

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1373-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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. 136)

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1634-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●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 properly 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.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

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3776-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Auxiliary boxes
Center Side
Pull the lever upward to lift the
deck board.
When using the auxiliary box on
the front of the vehicle, fold and
pick up the deck board and move it
toward the front of the vehicle.
Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from the
front side of the vehicle to prevent
hitting the cargo hook.
Behind the rear seats
Umbrellas (less than 30 in. [77
cm] long) can be stored.

598Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
SeatsAdjustment .................... 131, 135
Adjustment precautions ........ 133
Child seats/child restraint system installation .......... 59, 63
Cleaning................................ 398
Front seats ............................ 131
Head restraint ....................... 138
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ................................ 183
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 185
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Radar sensor ........................ 200
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever ................................. 175
Shift lever light......................... 368
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 114
Side marker lights Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs..... 460, 466
Wattage ................................ 544 Side mirrors ............................. 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Folding .................................. 144
Heaters ................................. 362
Smart key system .................... 124
Antenna location ................... 124
Entry functions ...................... 114
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Warning message................. 501
Snow tires ................................ 262
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 543
Storage location.................... 507
Spark plug ................................ 541
Specifications .......................... 536
Speedometer.............................. 90
SRS airbags ............................... 41
Steering wheel Adjustment............................ 140
Audio switches...................... 272
Meter control switches ............ 94
Telephone switches .............. 333
TRIP button ............................ 92
Stop/tail lights.......................... 466
Storage feature ........................ 371
Storage precautions................ 371