remove seats TOYOTA iQ EV 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

501-1. For safe use
CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Scion dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-
ers the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

1404-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Stow the seat belt buckles as
shown.
Press the seatback lock release
button and fold the seatback
down until it reaches the posi-
tion where the head restraints
can be removed.
Remove the head restraints.
Pull the head restraint up while
pushing the lock release button.
Fold down the seatbacks.
Stow the head restraints between
seatbacks and seat cushion as
shown.
Folding down procedure
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1424-3. Adjusting the seats
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.
● After installing the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
NOTICE
■Before folding the seatbacks
● The seat belts buckles must be stowed.
● The head restraints must be removed.
■ When operating the rear seat
Make sure that the rear seat does not come into contact with the front seat.
Do not forcibly operate the rear seat. Otherwise, the seat cover may be
damaged or the seat may be broken.

2537-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

430Alphabetical index
Child restraint system ............... 52Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation ....... 57
Convertible seats, definition.... 52
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 57
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 45
Infant seats, definition ............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 57
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 58
Installing CRS with seat
belts ...................................... 59
Installing CRS with top tether strap .............. 63
Child safety ................................ 51 12-volt battery precautions ................. 282, 389
Airbag precautions .................. 35
Back door precautions .......... 135
Child restraint system ............. 52
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 28
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Power window lock switch .... 147
Power window precautions ... 148
Removed electronic
key battery precautions ...... 300
Seat belt precautions .............. 29
Seat heater precautions........ 245 Cleaning ........................... 248, 251
Aluminum wheels ................. 249
Exterior ................................. 248
Interior .................................. 251
Seat belts.............................. 252
Clock......................................... 112
Condenser................................ 279
Coolant ..................................... 278 Capacity................................ 398
Checking............................... 278
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 215
Cooling system
Capacity................................ 398
EV system overheating......... 390
Cup holders ............................. 237
Current power
consumption ......................... 109
Curtain shield airbags............... 32
Customizable features ............ 414