belt TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 43
Smart key system 
(without entry function) ....... 57
1-3. Opening,
closing and locking
the doors and back door
Wireless remote cont

rol ....... 63
Side doors ............................ 67
Back door ............................. 72
1-4.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats

........................... 78
Rear seats ............................ 80
Head restraints ..................... 82
Seat belts ............................. 85
Steering wheel ..................... 92
Inside rear view mirror.......... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96 1-5. Opening and
closing
t
he windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 98
Moonroof  with Solar Panel ............... 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 108
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) ............................. 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 111
SRS airbags ....................... 113
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ......... 126
Child restraint systems ....... 132
Installing child restraints ..... 137
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data 
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 556
Fuel information ................. 568
Tire information .................. 572
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 587
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 593
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 596
Seat belt instructions for 
Canadian owners 
(in French) ........................ 597 Abbreviation list ............... 600
Alphabetical index ............ 601
What to do if... ................... 610
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Pictorial indexInterior
Power window 
switches
P. 98
Seat belts P. 85SRS front passenger airbag
P. 113
SRS driver airbag P. 113Head restraints P. 82
Front seat P. 78
Armrest P. 383
Floor mat
P. 384
Glove boxes P. 368
Console box P. 369
Rear seat P. 80
SRS side airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioner system or hybrid system, be sure to check with your Toyota
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 43
Smart key system  (without entry function) .... 57
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Wireless remote control ..... 63
Side doors .......................... 67
Back door ........................... 72
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 78
Rear seats.......................... 80
Head restraints................... 82
Seat belts ........................... 85
Steering wheel ................... 92
Inside rear view mirror ....... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ... 96 1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Moonroof with Solar 
Panel.............................. 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank 
cap ................................. 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 108
Theft prevention labels 
(U.S.A.) .......................... 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 111
SRS airbags ..................... 113
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ...... 126
Child restraint systems..... 132
Installing child 
restraints ........................ 137

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Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. 
( P. 541)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 587)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. 
Failing 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 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 death or serious injury. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, the door may be opened even if
the inside lock button is in locked position.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. 
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident 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.
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
During 
rear-end 
collision
Inner 
structure

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Rear seats
■Remove the seat belt from the guide
■ Returning rear seatbacks
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Fold the seatback down while
pushing the lock release but-
ton.
Press the button until the lock
is completely released.
If the seat belt interferes with luggage on
the folded seats, remove the seat belt
from the guide.
Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks,
making sure that you hold the seat belt to
prevent it from getting caught between
the seatback and the inner side of the
vehicle.
If the seat belt is removed from the guide,
make sure the belt pass through the
guide.

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CAUTION
■Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precaution. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked by lightly rocking it back and
forth.