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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
PRIUS c_U
Make  sure  that  you  can  see  backward  clearly  by  adjusting  the  inside
and outside rear view  mirrors properly. (P. 158, 159)
Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A  cushion  may  prevent  correct  posture  from  being  achieved,  and  reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects  placed  under  the  front  seats  may  become  jammed  in  the  s eat
tracks  and  stop  the  seat  from  locking  in  place.  This  may  lead  t o  an  acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When  driving  over  long distances, take  regular breaks  before yo u  start  to
feel tired.
Also, if  you feel  tired  or  sleepy  while driving,  do not force y ourself  to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately. 
     
        
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
(if equipped)
Front seats
1
2
3
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
● Take  care  when  adjusting  the  seat  position  to  ensure  that  other  passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do  not  put  your  hands  under  the  seat  or  near  the  moving  parts  t o  avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
● Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not  get stuck.
■ Seat adjustment
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● To  reduce  the  risk  of  sliding  under  the  lap  belt  during  a  colli sion,  do  not
recline the seat more than necessary .
If  the  seat  is  too  reclined,  the  lap  belt  may  slide  past  the  hi ps  and  apply
restraint  forces  directly  to  the  abdomen,  or  your  neck  may  cont act  the
shoulder belt, increasing  the risk of death  or  serious  injury i n the  event of
an accident.
Adjustmen ts should not be made while driving as the seat may un expect-
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. 
     
        
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4828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U■
If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
P. 438
■
If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking
for 1 minute
If  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  frequently  comes  on  after  bl inking  for  1
minute  when  the  power  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ON”  position  (ve hicles
without  a  smart  key  system)  or  the  power  switch  is  turned  to  ON   mode
(vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system) ,  have  it  checked  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The  vehicle  speed  linked  seat  belt  reminder  buzzer  can  be  disab led.  (Cus-
tomizable features:  P. 558) However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt
reminder  buzzer  be  operational  to  alert  the  driver  and  front  pa ssenger  when
seat belts are not fastened.
■ Warning buzzer
In  some  cases,  the  buzzer  may  not  be  heard  because  of  noisy  pla ce  or  an
audio sound.
WARNING
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When  steering  wheel  operations  are  heavier  than  usual,  grip  the  steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be  sure  to  observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  could
cause a loss of vehicle control  and result in death or serious  injury.
●Stop  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  as  soon  as  possible. Adjust  t he  tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If  a  tire  is  flat,  change  it  with  the  spare  tire  and  have  the  f lat  tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the  steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system  may not activate immediately.