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4-3. Adjusting the seats
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 firml y and shift
the shift position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the lugga ge 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 seat back.
●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.
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and front seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating:
• 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 sea t 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.
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6-3. Using the storage features
WARNING
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This could
lead to an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious i njury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing o n the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibl y causing
death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure that the rear edge of the cover is laying flat. If th e cover is
installed with the rear edge raised, the view from the rear win dow may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.
● Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain passengers
properly.
● Type A only: Forcefully opening the luggage cover is dangerous. When
removing the luggage cover from the bag and expanding it, be sure to hold
the luggage cover with both hands. Also, confirm that there are no people
nearby before expanding the luggage cover.
● Type A only: Be sure to attach the cord correctly.
774Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Cargo capacity ......................... 329
Catch protection function ....... 309
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 492
Charging ................................... 108Charging cable...................... 113
Charging equipment ............. 108
Charging indicator................. 112
Charging messages .............. 182
Charging precautions............ 150
Charging procedure .............. 143
Charging time may increase .............................. 132
Charging timer function......... 154
High voltage components ....... 96
Information related to charging display ................. 137
Opening and closing the charging port lid .................. 109
Power sources
precautions ......................... 130
Power sources that can be used.................................... 128
Safety functions ............ 139, 148
When normal charging cannot be carried out.......... 177
Charging cable......................... 113
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) ............ 113
If the charging cable
cannot be unlocked ............ 126
Indicator................................. 115
Maintenance ......................... 118
Safety functions .................... 114
Charging port ........................... 108 Opening and closing ............. 109
Smart lid & connector
locking system ..... ............... 119
If the charging port lid does
not open ............................. 122 Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH
system .......... ..................... ... 70
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 58
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation method ............... 60
Using an anchor bracket......... 73
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 594
Airbag precautions.................. 40
Back door precautions .......... 283
Charging precautions ........... 138
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Power window lock switch .... 308
Power window precautions ... 310
Rear door child-protectors .... 278
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 635
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 69
Seat heater precautions ....... 522
Child-protectors ...................... 278
Cleaning ........................... 562, 567 Aluminum wheels ................. 563
Camera sensor ..................... 373
Exterior ................................. 562
Interior .................................. 567
Radar sensor ........................ 372
Seat belts.............................. 570
Water-repellent coating ........ 563
783Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 399
Radiator .................................... 592
Radio
*
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 663
Rear seat .................................. 297
Rear side marker lights ........... 346 Light switch ........................... 346
Replacing light bulbs............. 646
Rear turn signal lights............. 344 Replacing light bulbs............. 646
Turn signal lever ................... 344
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 304
Outside rear view mirrors...... 306
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger .... 500, 511
Refueling .................................. 364 Capacity ................................ 718
Fuel types ............................. 718
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 366
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 367
Regenerative braking ................ 92
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 518
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 633
Fuses .................................... 636
Light bulbs ............................ 641
Tires ...................................... 615
Wiper rubber ......................... 630
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 752
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 574
Road accident cautions .......... 100 S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .................................. 451
S-FLOW mode.................. 497, 509
Safety Connect .......................... 75
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 570
Emergency Locking
Retractor .............................. 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 662
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 753
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 661
Seat heaters ............................. 522
Seating capacity ...................... 329
Seats ................................. 295, 297 Adjustment............................ 295
Adjustment precautions ........ 296
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 60
Cleaning ............................... 567
Front seats............................ 295
Head restraint ....................... 299
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 297
Seat heaters ......................... 522
RS
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.