steering wheel adjustment TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2014 1.G 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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eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(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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■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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Before driving
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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as
soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, repair the flat ti re by using emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)

680 Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Safety Connect ......................... 417
Seat belt reminder light ........... 539
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ........... 161
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system installation ........................... 212
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 431
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 162
How to wear your seat belt .............................. 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 337
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 165
Reminder light ....................... 539
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners........... 655
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 161
Seat heaters.............................. 399
Seating capacity....................... 350
Seats Adjustment ................... 150, 153
Adjustment
precautions ................. 152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 212
Cleaning ................................ 430
Folding down the seatbacks............. ............... 154
Head restraint........................ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters .......................... 399 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 264
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 247
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 294
Wattage................................. 624
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 115, 131
Entry functions ...................... 112
Starting the hybrid system .... 240
SOS button ............................... 417
Spark plug ................................ 621
Specifications .......................... 614
Speedometer ............................ 259
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 387
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 608
Sun visors ................................ 394
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