2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME fold seats

701-2. Child safety
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)■
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the rear outboard seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of the anchors are attached to
the seats.)
■Installation with LATCH system
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operati
on
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint syste m
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. ( P. 304)
Flip up and fold the cover,
and fix it with the hook-and-
loop fastener.
Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH ancho r
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4-3. 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 ( P. 349) and shift the shift position to P.
( P. 343)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 2 9 9 )
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.
Lift up and push down the head restraints of the rear outboard
seats, and lower the head rest raint of the rear center seat.
(
P. 3 0 3 )
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (
P. 553)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat on ly.
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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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 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 seatback 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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4-3. Adjusting the seats
■Removing the head restraints
Front and rear center seats
Rear outboard seats
■ Installing the head restraints
Front and rear center seats
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback until it reaches
the position where the head restraints
can be removed.
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release buttons.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Lock release button
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Lock release
buttons
Lock release button

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
3054-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Rear outboard seats
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)
■ Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback until it reaches
the position where the head restraints
can be installed.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the low-
est lock position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
WARNING
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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5-1. Before 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 pr operly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting t he driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever poss i-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment highe r
than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be pla ced
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is no t
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 rea r 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 vehic le
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. I mproper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

786Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
Seating capacity ...................... 333
Seats ................................. 299, 301Adjustment ............................ 299
Adjustment precautions ........ 300
Armrest ................................. 553
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 60
Cleaning................................ 569
Front seats ............................ 299
Head restraint ....................... 303
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 301
Seat back pocket .................. 535
Seat heaters ......................... 526
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 353
Automatic High Beam ........... 355
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 424
Camera sensor ..................... 375
Door handle .......................... 279
Humidity sensor ............ 510, 521
Inside rear view mirror .......... 309
Intuitive parking assist .......... 433
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 393
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 444
Radar sensor ........................ 375
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 366
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function) ..................... 424
S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 484
Service plug ............................... 98
Service reminder indicators ... 201
Shift lever ................................. 342
Shift lever light......................... 528
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 279 Side marker lights ................... 350
Light switch ........................... 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Side mirrors ............................. 310 Adjustment............................ 310
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 421
Folding .................................. 310
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 504, 515
Side windows........................... 312 Water-repellent coating ........ 565
Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 455
Smart key system .................... 290 Antenna location ................... 290
Entry functions ...................... 279
Starting the hybrid system .... 336
Smart lid & connector locking system ...................... 121
Snow tires ................................ 495
“SOS” button ............................. 76
Spark plug ................................ 723
Specifications .......................... 718
Speedometer............................ 209
SRS airbags ............................... 36
Steering wheel ......................... 306 Adjustment............................ 306
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 526
Meter control switches .......... 193
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 211
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Storage feature ........................ 531
Storage precautions................ 531
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 714
Sun visors ................................ 540