2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID child restraint

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................30
For safe driving ....................32
Seat belts .............................34
SRS airbags.........................39
Exhaust gas precautions .....50
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................51
Riding with children..............53
Child restraint systems ........54
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ..............74
Double locking system .........75
Alarm ...................................76
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
features ............................. 84
Plug-in hybrid system
precautions ....................... 98
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips ....................... 105
EV driving range................ 109
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 111
Charging cable .................. 116
Smart lid & connector
locking system ................ 130
Power sources that
can be used .................... 139
Charging methods ............. 142
Charging tips ..................... 147
Things to know before
charging .......................... 150
How to charge ................... 155
Using the charging schedule
function ........................... 166
Solar charging system....... 178
When normal charging
cannot be carried out ...... 182
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system

21Pictorial index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Sun visors*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Interior lights*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542, 543
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
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*1: NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur. ( P. 5 7 )
*2: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

27Pictorial index
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
Sun visors*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Interior lights*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542, 543
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
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*1: NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur. ( P. 5 7 )
*2: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

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1For safety and security
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................... 30
For safe driving .................... 32
Seat belts ............................. 34
SRS airbags......................... 39
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 50
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................... 51
Riding with children.............. 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system .............. 74
Double locking system ......... 75
Alarm ................................... 76

321-1. For safe use
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
For safe driving
Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. ( P. 2 9 0 )
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. ( P. 290)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head re straint
closest to the top of your ears. ( P. 2 9 4 )
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 3 4 )
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts befor e driv-
ing the vehicle. ( P. 3 4 )
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until th e child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
( P. 54)
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the in side
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( P. 299, 301)
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
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Correct use of the seat belts
Adjusting the mirrors
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361-1. For safe use
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
QEmergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on imp act. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
Q Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for pe rsons of adult
size.
O Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 5 4 )
O When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. ( P. 34)
Q Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensi oner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or su bsequent collisions.
Q Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any reliable
repairer for seat belt repl acement or installation.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
Q Wearing a seat belt
O Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
O Always wear a seat belt properly.
O Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
O Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
O To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants a re sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
O Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
O Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

511-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Airbag manual on-off system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator
The “ON” indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on, and
about after 60 seconds it goes off
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
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521-2. Child safety
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn to the “OFF”
position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
Q “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that the re is a malfunction
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toy ota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
O The “OFF” indicator does not illuminate when the airbag manual on-off
switch is set to “OFF”.
O The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger
WARNING
Q When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system i n a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impac t of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
Q When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.