2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID child lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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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
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1For safety and security
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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
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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. 290)
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 restraint
closest to the top of your ears. ( P. 294)
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 3 4 )
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. ( P. 3 4 )
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 )
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
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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4

361-1. For safe use
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. 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.
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
● 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 )
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. ( P. 34)
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt regulations
If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or 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.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● 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.
● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

531-2. Child safety
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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. 276, 303)
● 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.

681-2. Child safety
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■Installing child restraint system using a seat belt
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
If the child restraint system on hand is not within the “universal” cat-
egory (or the necessary information is not in the table), refer to the
“Vehicle List” provided by the child restraint system maker for vari-
ous possible installation positions, or check the compatibility after
asking the retailer of the child restraint system. ( P. 60, 61)
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 56 for front passenger seat adjustment.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper
most position. ( P. 294)
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted. Securely
fix the seat belt to the child
restraint system in accor-
dance to the directions
enclosed with the child
restraint system.
If your child restraint system
is not equipped with a lock-
off (a seat belt locking fea-
ture), secure the child
restraint system using a lock-
ing clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. ( P. 6 9 )
Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
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691-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
■Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the chil d restraint system may spring up due
to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stow-
ing position.
■ When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be
unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● 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.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

1642-2. Charging
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NOTICE
■When use the charging cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the charging cable and related parts, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
● When interrupting or canceling charging, remove the charging connector
before removing the plug.
● When removing the charging cable, check that the charging connector is
unlocked.
● Do not forcefully pull the connector cap and charging inlet cap.
● Do not apply a vibration to the charging connector while charging.
Charging may be stopped.
● Do not insert anything but the charging connector.
● When inserting the plug into or removing the plug from the socket, make
sure to hold the body of the plug.
● Do not damage the charging inlet cap with a sharp object.
● Do not forcefully pull the charging cable that is caught or entangled.
If the cable is entangled, disentangle it before using.
● When charging from the external device, use the charging cable equipped
with the vehicle.
■ When charging
Do not insert the plug into the charging inlet.
The charging inlet may be damaged.
■ After charging
● Store the charging cable out of reach from infants and children.
● After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging inlet, make
sure to put on the charging inlet cap and close the charging port lid.
If the charging inlet cap is not put on, water or foreign objects may enter
the charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
● After removing the plug from the socket, keep it in a safe place free from
moisture and dust.
The charging cable or plug may be damaged if the cable is stepped on or
ridden over by the vehicle.