2021 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID fold seats

3414-3. Adjusting the seats
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly ( P. 386) and shift the shift position to P.
( P. 380)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 339)
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.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 343)
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (P. 613)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.
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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2
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Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide

3424-3. Adjusting the seats
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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 firmly 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.

3444-3. Adjusting the seats
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■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 button.
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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2
Lock release
button
Lock release button

3454-3. Adjusting the seats
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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Operation of each component
Rear outboard seats
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)
■ Adjusting the rear 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 lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
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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2
Lock release
button

3705-1. Before driving
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
● Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent t he pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may re sult in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
● Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than
the seatbacks.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop-
erly fastened.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■ Load and distribution
● Do not overload your vehicle.
● Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deteriorati on of steering or braking control
which may cause death or serious injury.

810Alphabetical index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
S-FLOW (Front seat
concentrated airflow
mode)...................................... 575
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ........ 523
Seat back pockets ................... 599
Seat belts .................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt............. 35
Child restraint system
installation............................. 68
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 625
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 37
Reminder light and buzzer .... 717
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 715
Seat heaters ............................. 589
Seats ................................. 339, 341
Adjustment ............................ 339
Adjustment precautions ........ 340
Armrest ................................. 613
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 67
Cleaning ................................ 622
Front seats ............................ 339
Head restraint ....................... 343
Properly sitting in the seat....... 32
Rear seats............................. 341
Seat back pocket .................. 599
Seat heaters.......................... 589Sensor
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 388
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 488
Door handle .......................... 283
Front camera ........................ 406
Humidity sensor .................... 584
Inside rear view mirror .......... 349
Intrusion sensor ...................... 90
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 429
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 499
Radar sensor ........................ 406
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 399
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function) ..................... 488
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 553
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 499
Service plug ............................. 108
Service reminder indicators ... 214
Shift lever ................................. 379
Shift lever light......................... 591
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 283
Side mirrors ............................. 350
Adjustment ............................ 350
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 473
Folding .................................. 350
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 577
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