2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME fold seats

701-2. Child safety
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(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.)
■When installing in the rear outboard seats
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. 301)
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
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly ( P. 346) and shift the shift position to P.
( P. 340)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 2 9 6 )
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 0 )
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (
P. 562)
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

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
2994-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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.

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
3014-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
■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

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4-3. Adjusting the seats
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.

796Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 766
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 672
Seat heaters ............................. 535
Seating capacity ...................... 329
Seats ................................. 296, 298 Adjustment ............................ 296
Adjustment precautions ........ 297
Armrest ................................. 562
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 60
Cleaning................................ 579
Front seats ............................ 296
Head restraint ....................... 300
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 298
Seat back pocket .................. 544
Seat heaters ......................... 535
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 350
Automatic High Beam ........... 352
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 431
Door handle .......................... 279
Front camera ........................ 371
Humidity sensor ............ 519, 530
Inside rear view mirror .......... 306
Intuitive parking assist .......... 441
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 390
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 453
Radar sensor ........................ 371
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 363
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function) ..................... 431
S-APGS (Simple Advanced
Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 491
Service plug ............................... 99
Service reminder indicators ... 201
Shift lever ................................. 339
Shift lever light......................... 537 Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 279
Side marker lights ................... 347
Light switch ........................... 347
Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Side mirrors ............................. 307 Adjustment............................ 307
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 427
Folding .................................. 307
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 512, 523
Side windows........................... 309 Water-repellent coating ........ 575
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 462
Smart key system .................... 290
Antenna location ................... 290
Entry functions ...................... 279
Starting the hybrid system .... 332
Smart lid & connector locking system ...................... 122
Snow tires ................................ 502
“SOS” button ............................. 76
Spark plug ................................ 731
Specifications .......................... 726
Speedometer............................ 209
SRS airbags ............................... 36
Steering wheel ......................... 303 Adjustment............................ 303
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 535
Meter control switches .......... 193
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch .......................... 213
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Storage feature ........................ 540
Storage precautions................ 540
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 723
Sun visors ................................ 549