2013 Toyota Prius V Owners Manual

Using the mechanical key

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (→P. 481)

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■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 480)

■When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the elec- tronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

Observe the following: ●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time. ●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●Do not disassemble the keys. ●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key. ●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip- ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■Carrying the electronic key on your person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli- ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.

■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-

lems Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■When a vehicle key is lost

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Unlocks and locks the side doors (→P. 58) Unlocks and locks the back door (→P. 59) Starts and stops the hybrid system (→P. 175)

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if equipped with entry function)

Grip the handle to unlock the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

the

lock sensor

(the Touch indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock the doors.

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Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors) to

the unlock button

Press unlock all the doors.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

Press the lock button to lock all the doors.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door

Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the luggage compartment

Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors

Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the luggage compartment Antenna outside the luggage compartment

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door

When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle. When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

or

Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors

When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of either of the outside front door handle and back door opener switch. the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

(Only

or

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■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part

of the door handle

If the door will not lock even when the topside sensor area is touched, try touch- ing both the topside and underside sen- sor areas at the same time.

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■Alarms and warning lights

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on. (→P. 461) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key was still inside the passenger com- partment An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing the door with the electronic key still inside the vehicle An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door is open

Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the passenger compart- ment and lock the doors again

Close all of the doors and lock the doors again

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm pings continu- ously

The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the driver’s door was opened while the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode)

The driver’s door is open with the shift position in R

Close the driver’s door, or turn the “POWER” switch off

Close the driver’s door, shift the shift position to P, or turn the “POWER” switch off

■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec- tronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

unlock the doors. • The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m)

of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 481) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri- cal noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following

metallic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags • Coins • Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs

●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that

emit radio waves • Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio

waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) • Digital audio players • Portable game systems

●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to

the rear window

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■Note for the entry function

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.

●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.

●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to

start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec- tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)

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■Note for locking the doors

●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni- tion signals will be given.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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■Note for the unlocking function

●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the door handle again.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly

longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.

(2 m) of the vehicle.

●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (→P. 527)

■To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The door lock prevention may not operate.)

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■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 481) ●Starting the hybrid system: →P. 482

■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 409) • The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate. • The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Induction cookers • Table lamps

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 409

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 527)

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■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS stan- dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 60) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function. On vehicles with the Display Audio system or the navigation system, the entry function can be disabled personally. (→P. 528)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle.

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (→P. 73)

■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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■Panic mode

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When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

■Security feature

→P. 64

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 65

■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 481)

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 69

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 409

■Customization

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 527)

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch. ■ Entry function

→P. 57

■ Wireless remote control

→P. 72

■ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

■ Inside lock buttons

Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

STEP 1

STEP 2

Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock Lock These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function

Shift position linked door locking function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door lock- ing function

Driver’s door linked door unlocking function

Operation

Shifting the shift position out of P locks all doors. Shifting the shift position to P unlocks all doors. All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “POWER” switch off.

■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:

Close all the doors and switch the “POWER” switch to ON mode. (Perform

within 20 seconds.)

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Shift the shift position to P or N, and press and hold the door lock switch ( ) for about 5
seconds then release.

or

The shift position corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown as follows. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

Function

Shift position

Door lock switch

position

Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func- tion Driver’s door linked door unlock- ing function

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

■Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 481)

■If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 527)

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Always use a seat belt. ●Always lock all the doors. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi- cle and it may result in serious injury or death. Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

■When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han- dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following procedures. ■ Locking and unlocking the back door

Entry function →P. 57
Wireless remote control →P. 72
Door lock switch →P. 74

■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

■When closing the back door

Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it. Be careful not to pull the back door side- ways when closing the back door with the handle.

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■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on.

Off On

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

STEP 1

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

STEP 2

Push the lever.

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug- gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri- ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment.

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

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CAUTION

●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

Damper stays

●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (for driver’s side)* Lumbar support adjustment switch (for driver’s side)*

*: If equipped

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Flattening the seatbacks

■ Before flattening the seatbacks

STEP 1

STEP 2

Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (→P. 188) Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. (→P. 88)

■ Flattening the seatbacks

STEP 1

Move the front seat forward and remove the head restraint. (→P. 93)

STEP 2

Pull the seatback angle adjust- ment lever to flatten the seat- back.

STEP 3

To return the seats, reverse the procedure. After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to replace the head restraint.

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CAUTION

■Seat adjustment

●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

■Flattening the seats

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not flatten the seats while driving. ●In a flat place, firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to

P.

●Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied. ●Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of

the seats while flattening.

●Do not allow children to flatten the seats. ●Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-

gage compartment.

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CAUTION

●Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats. ●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place. ●Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the

seats.

■After returning the seats to their upright positions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Gently rock the seats back and forth to ensure they are firmly in place. ●Be careful not to catch the seat belts.

NOTICE

■Flattening the seats

●When returning the seatback, adjust the reclining setting while holding the

seatback.

●Do not move around on top of the flattened seats. Also, when climbing

over a seat, move carefully and step on the center of the seat.

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Seatback angle adjustment lever Seat position adjustment lever

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Before folding down the seatbacks

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (→P. 188) Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat- back. (→P. 84) Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat. Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (→P. 97) This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only. Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (→P. 93) Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (→P. 321)

Folding down the seatbacks

Pull the seatback angle adjust- ment lever.

To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

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■Adjusting the position of the driver’s side seat back and forward

The driver’s side seat can be slid forward further than the front passenger’s side seat, thus easing the loading and unload- ing of luggage into and from the luggage compartment.

The seat cannot be locked if it slid for- ward as far as possible. After operating, return the seat to a lockable position, and secure it firmly in place.

Stow the seat belts of the outside seats in their seat belt hangers when not in use.

■Seat belt hangers

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CAUTION

■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, set the parking brake 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 operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.

■Reclining adjustment

●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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CAUTION

■After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push-

ing it back and forth.

●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. ●Re-couple the rear center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (→P. 96) ●If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the

seat belt has been removed from the hanger. (→P. 90)

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Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Press and hold lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

the

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

■Removing the head restraints

Lock release button

■Installing the head restraints

Lock release button

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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION

■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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Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts

● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

● Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. ● Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt (except rear center

seat)

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.

Release button

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■ Fastening the seat belt (rear center seat)

STEP 1

Press the plate to release, and pull out the seat belt.

STEP 2

Plate B

Connect by inserting plate B into buckle B until a click sound is heard.

Secure the belt by inserting plate A into buckle A until a click sound is heard.

STEP 3

Plate A

Buckle B

Buckle A

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■ Releasing the seat belt (rear center seat)

STEP 1

Release button

Press the release button on buckle A and release the belt.

Buckle A

STEP 2

Plate B

Use plate A etc. to push the button on buckle B, and uncouple plate B.

Plate A

Buckle B

STEP 3

Holder

Plate A

Plate B

Put plates A and B on top of each other and insert them into the holder.

Insert the plates firmly.

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STEP 4

Stow the buckle B.

Buckle B

■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats) Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

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Seat belt comfort guide (rear center seat)

If the shoulder belt sits close to a person’s neck, use the seat belt comfort guide.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Pull the comfort guide from the seatback pocket.

Slide the belt past the slot of the guide.

The elastic cord must be behind the seat belt.

Buckle the seat belt and position it comfortably.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision.

The pretensioner does not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.

Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system)

If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the pre-collision system will retract the seat belt, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the seat belt pretensioner in a crash.

The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses control of the vehicle. (→P. 258)

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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.

■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 149)

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 95) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

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■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 95)

■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. 144) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 95 regarding seat belt usage.

■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 colli- sions.

■Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

they are not

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CAUTION

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. ●When using the seat belts of the outside rear seats, ensure that the seat

belts are not in the seat belt hangers. (→P. 90)

■When using the rear center seat belt

Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision.

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CAUTION

■When children are in the vehicle

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 injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■Seat belt pretensioners

●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 98)

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CAUTION

■Seat belt damage and wear

●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Using a seat belt comfort guide

Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury. ●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must

be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.

●To reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use.

●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder.

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CAUTION

■Using a seat belt extender

●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.

to secure

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.

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Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions: Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi- cles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Turns automatic mode on