seat adjustment TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2012 Owners Manual

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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seat (if equipped)Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (for driver’s side)

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1-5. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
1
Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
Power seat (if equipped for driver’s seat) Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical height adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■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
● 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.
During
rear-end
collision
Inner
structure

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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Steering wheel
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.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
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 to secure the steering
wheel.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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1-9. Safety information
1
Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
CAUTION
■
While driving
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may
also be damaged.
■ Adjusting the seat position
● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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■Conditions that may trigger the system even if there is no possibility of
a collision
● When there is an object by the roadside at the entrance to a curve
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a curve
● When driving over a narrow iron bridge
● When there is a metal object on the road surface
● When driving on an uneven road surface (nose up, nose down)
● When passing an oncoming vehicle on a left-turn
● When your vehicle rapidly closes on the vehicle in front
● When a grade separation/interchange, sign, billboard, or other structure
appears to be directly in the vehicle’s line of travel
● When the steep angle of the road causes a metal object located beneath
the road surface to be seen ahead of the vehicle
● When an extreme change in vehicle height occurs
● When the axis of the radar is out of adjustment
● When passing through certain toll gates
● When passing through an overpass
When the system is activated in the situations described above, there is also
a possibility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be
applied with a force greater than normal. When the seat belt is locked in the
retracted position, stop the vehicle in a safe place, release the seat belt and
refasten it.

672 Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode.................... 240
Compartment ........................459
Hood......................................442
How to start the hybrid system ................................238
Identification number ............. 611
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................588
Ignition switch........................238
Overheating...........................600
“POWER” switch ...................238
Engine coolant Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Engine/power control
unit coolant Capacity ................................617
Checking ............................... 464
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Engine oil Capacity ................................614
Checking ............................... 460
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 349
Enhanced VSC .........................328
EPS ............................................ 328
EV driving ratio indicator ........ 271
EV driving range ................58, 268
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection switch .......................................37 Floor mats ................................ 401
Fluid
Brake..................................... 619
Washer.................................. 469
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Foot lights ................................ 382
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 298
Wattage................................. 620
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 198
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 537
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 146
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Wattage................................. 620
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage................................. 620
Fuel Capacity ................................ 613
Fuel gauge ............................ 257
Information ............................ 621
Refueling ............................... 174
Type ...................................... 621
Fuel door .................................. 174
Fuel filler door .......................... 174
Fuses ........................................ 495F

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Garage door opener ................ 407
Gauges ..................................... 257
Glove boxes ............................. 386
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch ................................... 524
Head restraints Adjustment .......................... 152
Headlight cleaner .................... 307
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 307
Replacing light bulbs ............ 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage ................................ 620
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 358
Seat heaters ......................... 397
Side mirrors .......................... 375
Hill-start assist control ........... 333
Hood ......................................... 442
Hooks Cargo.................................... 403
Horn .......................................... 256
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 268
Ignition switch ....................... 238
Monthly fuel consumption record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 238 I/M test.......................................438
Identification
Engine ...................................612
Vehicle ..................................611
Ignition switch ..........................238
Illuminated entry system .........382
Immobilizer system..................179
Indicator lights .........................262
Initialization Items to initialize....................647
Inside rear view mirror ............166
Instrument panel light control ....................................260
Interior lights Interior lights..................383, 384
Switch............................383, 384
Wattage .................................620
Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........445
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........448
Jack handle ..............................448
Keyless entry............................132
Keys Electronic key ........................105
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................591
If you lose your keys .............590
Key number ...........................105
Keyless entry.........................132
Keys ......................................105
Mechanical key .....................105
“POWER” switch ...................238
Wireless remote
control key ..........................132
Knee airbag ..............................184
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights Switch ................................... 292
PCS ........................................... 335
Personal lights Switch ................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335 Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air C onditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................158
How to wear your seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 335
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity....................... 348
Seats Adjustment ................... 146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the seatbacks............. ............... 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters .......................... 397 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 385
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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