2023 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO Owners Manual

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WARNI NG
Be careful of passengers' feet when tipping.


► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the handle).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Fixed rear seat and bench
seat

The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
(example for an individual seat)

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, tip the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat and so access row 3.

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Folding the backrest into
the table position
► Place the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the lever to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the lever to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.► To return the backrest to the normal position, raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the rear, lower the lever).
WARNI NG
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the seat cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
(example of an individual seat)► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, unfold the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)► Tip the seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.
► Disengage the seat from its anchorages.
► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or from the rear for row 3.
Refitting
(example of an individual seat)► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorage points and preventing the feet locking correctly into place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorage points on the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the levers.► Tilt the seat towards the rear until the rear feet lock into place.Be careful of passengers' feet during the manoeuvre.

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► If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the lever).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly engaged in its anchorage points on the floor when returned to the sitting position.
Rear seat and bench seat
on rails
PROACE VERSO
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is always on the right and the bench seat on the left (facing forward).The seat has an independent backrest and the
bench seat has two independent backrests.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Adjusting the angle of the
backrest
The reclining backrest can be adjusted to several positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).► Release the control when the desired position is reached.

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Moving forward or backward
(example for an individual seat)

Two controls are provided for moving the seat forward and backward:► From the rear, pull the strap without going beyond the point of resistance and push the seat forward or pull it backward.► From the front, raise the control and slide the seat forward or backward.
Moving the seat along the
full length of the rail

► Slide the seat by pulling on the front control or rear strap.
Folding the backrest to the
table position
(example for an individual seat)► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.
WARNI NG
Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the cushion when folding the backrest.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)► Move the seat forward for access to the strap.► Fold the backrest to the table position

► From the rear, pull the strap fully to release the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to place it in the vertical position.► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or through the rear for row 3.
Refitting

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NOTIC E
Before refitting the seat or bench seat in the vehicle, pull the strap fully to ensure that the latching mechanism has engaged.


WARNI NG
Do not use the strap to lift the seat or bench seat.
(example of an individual seat)► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

► Place the front part of the guides on the rails.► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in the rails.► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it engages in the notches.► Raise the backrest.
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Individual rear seat(s) on
rails
PROACE VERSO
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is fitted with a three-point inertia reel seat belt.It can be placed facing forwards or facing
rearwards.
NOTIC E
If there is an individual seat facing rearwards in row 2, ensure that the seat in row 1 (driver or passenger) is not set too far back, in order to avoid contact between the two seats.This could cause significant wear of the parts which are in contact.

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NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Armrest(s)
The armrest has notches.

► Pull the armrest fully up.► Lower it fully.► Raise the armrest to the desired notched position.
Adjusting the angle of the
backrest
The backrest can be adjusted to several positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).► Release the control when the desired position is reached.
Moving forward or backward

Two controls are provided for moving the seat forward and backward:► From the rear, pull the strap without going beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.
► From the front, raise the control and slide the seat forward or backward.
Folding the backrest to the
table position

WARNI NG
Ensure that nothing (examples: bag, case, toy, folding and sliding table) is interfering with the operation to fold the backrest.
► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.

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Removing
► Move the seat forwards for access to the strap.► Fold the backrest to the table position.

► From the rear, pull the strap beyond the point of resistance to release the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to place it in the vertical position.► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or through the rear for row 3.
Changing the direction of
the seat

When the seat is removed, your can rotate it by 180°.
Refitting

NOTIC E
Before refitting the seat in the vehicle, pull the strap fully to ensure that the latching mechanism has engaged.


WARNI NG
Do not use the strap to lift the seat.

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► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

► Fit the front part on the rails.► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in the rails.► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it engages in the notches.► Raise the backrest.
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Fixed Crew Cab

The Crew Cab is made up of a fixed bench seat, seat belts, storage compartments (depending on equipment) and side windows. It is separated from the loading area by a high-strength
partition.
Rear bench seat
This ergonomic bench seat has three seats.The two outer seats are fitted with ISOFIX mountings.
NOTIC E
For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.
Storage compartment

If applicable, a storage compartment is available at the front, underneath the bench seat.