2021 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID belt

451-1. For safe use
1
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
For safety and security
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● The hybrid system will be stopped and fuel supply to the engine will be
stopped. ( P. 109)
● The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (P. 704)
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 -
30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
● Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.

531-2. Child safety
1
For safety and security
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Riding with children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. ( P. 286, 352)
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the side windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up
or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

541-2. Child safety
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Child restraint systems
Points to remember................................................................. P. 54
When using a child restraint system ....................................... P. 56
Child restraint system compatibility for each seating
position..................................................................................... P. 59
Child restraint system installation method ............................... P. 67
• Fixed with a seat belt .......................................................... P. 68
• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchorage............................... P. 70
• Using a top tether anchorage .............................................. P. 72
● Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.
● Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
● Note that not all child restraint systems can fit in all vehicles.
Before using or purchasing a child restraint system, check the com-
patibility of the child restraint system with seat positions. ( P. 5 9 )
Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are
precautions that need to be observed, different types of child
restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in
this manual.
● Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that
cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the
child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-
tion method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the
restraint system.
● The use of a Toyota genuine child restraint system is recom-
mended, as it is safer to use in this vehicle. Toyota genuine child
restraint systems are made specifically for Toyota vehicles. They
can be purchased at a Toyota dealer.
Table of contents
Points to remember

551-2. Child safety
1
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
For safety and security
WARNING
■When a child is riding
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
which is correctly installed. For inst allation details, refer to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation
instructions are provided in this manual.
● Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord-
ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
● Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the
windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.
■ Handling the child restraint system
If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.
● If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is
possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visi-
ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.
● Depending on the child restraint system, installation may be difficult or
impossible. In those cases, check whether the child restraint system is
suitable for installment in the vehicle ( P. 59). Be sure to install and
observe the usage rules after carefully reading the child restraint system
fixing method in this manual, as well as the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.
● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.
● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment.

581-2. Child safety
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
WARNING
■When using a child restraint system
● When a junior seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.
● Use a child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and
install it to the rear seat.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags
deploy (inflate).
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her
head or any part of his/her body against
the door or the area of the seat, front or
rear pillars, or roof side rails from which
the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain
shield airbags deploy even if the child is
seated in the child restraint system. It is
dangerous if the SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat (left-hand drive vehicles) or
the left-hand rear seat (right-hand drive
vehicles).
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

611-2. Child safety
1
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
For safety and security
■Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint sys-
tems
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
*1, 2, 3

*3

*3

*4
Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system fixed with
the seat belt.
Suitable for child restraint systems given on recommended child
restraint systems and compatibility table ( P. 6 5 ) .
Suitable for i-Size and ISOFIX child restraint system.
Includes a top tether anchorage point.
Not suitable for child restraint system.
Never use a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passen-
ger seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is on.

631-2. Child safety
1
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
For safety and security
■Detail information for child restraint systems installation
Seating position
Seat position numberAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFF
Seating position suitable for univer-
sal belted (Yes/No)
Ye s
Forward
facing
only
Ye s Ye s Ye s
i-Size seating position (Yes/No) No No Yes Yes
Seating position suitable for lateral
fixture (L1/L2/No) No No No No
Suitable rearward facing fixture (R1/
R2X/R2/R3/No) No NoR1, R2X,
R2, R3
R1, R2X,
R2, R3
Suitable forward facing fixture (F2X/
F2/F3/No) No No F2X, F2,
F3
F2X, F2,
F3
Suitable junior seat fixture (B2/B3/
No) No No B2, B3 B2, B3

651-2. Child safety
1
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
For safety and security
■Recommended child restraint systems and Compatibility table
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside the EU area.
When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, it
may not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next
to the child restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt
effectiveness. Be sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoul-
der and low on your hips. If it does not, or if it interferes with the
child restraint, move to a different position.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Mass groupsRecommended Child
Restraint System
Seating position
Airbag
manual on-off
switch
ONOFF
0, 0+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
G0+, BABY SAFE PLUS
(Yes/No) N o Ye s Ye s Ye s
G0+ BABY SAFE PLUS
with SEAT BELT FIXA-
TION, BASE PLATFORM
(Yes/No)
No No Yes Yes
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
DUO PLUS (Yes/No)
Ye s
Belt fix
only
Ye s
Belt fix
only
No No
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
KIDFIX XP SICT (Yes/No) No No Yes Yes
MAXI PLUS (Yes/No)
Ye s
Belt fix
only
Ye s
Belt fix
only
Ye s Ye s