2021 TOYOTA PRIUS child seat

751-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 spec ifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
● Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor
bracket.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child rest raint system
manufacturer.
● Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system wi th the head
restraint being raised, after the head restraint has been raise d and then
the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restra int.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant could be
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury .
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seate d in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehic le is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and w hether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■ When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make su re that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow chil dren to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children an d other passen-
gers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

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2073-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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.
Folding down the seatbacks
Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide
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.

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3054-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
• If a vehicle ahead is narrow, such as a personal mobility vehi cle
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unload ed truck
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car
• If a vehicle ahead is a child sized bicycle, a bicycle that is carrying a large
load, a bicycle ridden by more than one person, or a uniquely shaped
bicycle (bicycle with a child seat, tandem bicycle, etc.)
• If a pedestrian/or the riding height of a bicyclist ahead is s horter than
approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approximately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is wearing oversized clothing (a rai n coat, long
skirt, etc.), making their silhouette obscure
• If a pedestrian is bending forward or squatting or bicyclist i s bending for-
ward
• If a pedestrian/bicyclist is moving fast
• If a pedestrian is pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel, making a detectable object appear to be n early the
same color as its surroundings
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• After the hybrid system has started the vehicle has not been d riven for a
certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after mak ing a left/
right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving o n a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding • If a preceding vehicle has a low rear end, such as a low bed trailer
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high ground clearance

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
●Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering wheel
● Seat heaters (front seats)
Warm up the seat upholstery
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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5-3. Using the storage features
■Stowing the luggage cover (except vehicles with full-size spare
tire)
Open the deck board and
secure it with the grocery bag
hooks.
Store cover in the deck under
box.
Close the deck board.
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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.
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724Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 436, 446Air conditioning eco
mode .......................... 439, 449
Air conditioning filter ............. 548
Automatic air conditioning system .... 436, 446
Eco score (A/C score)........... 148
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ................... 438, 448
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 420 Function ................................ 420
Warning light ......................... 593
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ................................... 420
Active Cornering Assist
(ACA) ...................................... 420
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ..................................... 268
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) ......................... 265
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................. 265
Air conditioning filter .............. 548
Air conditioning system ............................ 436, 446
Air conditioning eco mode .......................... 439, 449
Air conditioning filter ............. 548
Automatic air
conditioning system .... 436, 446
Eco score (A/C score)........... 148
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ................... 438, 448
Air intake vent ............................ 89 Cleaning................................ 551 Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precaut ions for your
child ...................................... 38
Airbag warning light .............. 593
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions........................... 41
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 49
General airbag precautions .... 38
Locations of airbags ............... 35
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 40
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 707
SRS airbags ........................... 35
Anchor brackets ........................ 72
Antenna Smart key system ................. 196
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Bottle holders .......................... 464
BrakeFluid ...................................... 671
Parking brake........................ 262
Regenerative braking.............. 86
Warning light ......................... 592
Brake assist ............................. 420
Brake Override System ........... 229
Break-in tips ............................. 230
Brightness control Instrument cluster light
control................................. 100
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 349 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 354
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 357
Care................................... 496, 502 Aluminum wheels.................. 497
Exterior ................................. 496
Front camera ........................ 291
Interior................................... 502
Radar sensor ........................ 290
Seat belts .............................. 503
Water-repellent coating......... 497
Cargo capacity ......................... 242
Cargo hooks............................. 468 Catch protection function....... 219
CD player
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Chains ...................................... 431
Child restraint system............... 56
Fixed with a LATCH
system .......... ..................... ... 69
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 63
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 49
Points to remember ................ 57
Riding with children ................ 55
Types of child restraint system installation method ............... 59
Using an anchor bracket......... 72
Child safety ................................ 55 12-volt battery precautions ... 526
Airbag precautions.................. 38
Back door precautions .......... 193
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 31
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 226
Power window lock switch .... 218
Power window precautions ... 221
Rear door child-protectors .... 188
Removed key battery precautions......................... 562
Riding with children ................ 55
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater precautions ....... 456
Child-protectors ...................... 188
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