TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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Airbag manual on-off system
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag
Insert the mechanical key into
the cylinder and rotate to the
“OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator turns on.
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on
the front passenger seat.
“PASSENGER AIR BAG”
indicator
This indicator turns on when
the airbag system is “ON”.
(Only when the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
Airbag manual on-off switch

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch
is switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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Child restraint systems
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(P. 184)
If child restraint system regulations exist in the country where you
reside, please contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for the child
restraint system installation.
Toyota recommends that you use a child restraint system which
conforms to the regulation ECE No.44.
Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems.

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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups
according to the regulation “ECE No.44”.
Group 0: Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) (0 - 9 months)
Group 0
+: Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
Group I: 9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Group II: 15 to 25 kg (34 to 55 lb.) (4 years - 7 years)
Group III: 22 to 36 kg (49 to 79 lb.) (6 years - 12 years)
In this owner’s manual, the following popular 3 types of child restraint
systems that can be secured with the seat belts are explained.

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Baby seat
Equal to Group 0 and 0
+ of “ECE
No.44”
Child seat
Equal to Group 0
+ and I of “ECE
No.44”
Junior seat
Equal to Group II and III of “ECE
No.44”

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Front passenger
seat
Second seat
Third
seat Airbag manual
on-off switch
ON OFF Outside Center
0
Up to 10 kg
(22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)X
Never
putU
L1U
L1U
L1U
L1
0
+
Up to 13 kg
(28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)X
Never
putU
L1U*1
L1U
L1U
L1
I
9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4
years)Rear-
facing —
X
Never
putUUUU
Forward-
facing —
UF
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)UF UU
L2
*2UU
Mass
groupsSeating
position

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system approved
for the use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint
system approved for the use in this mass group.
L1: Suitable for “TOYOTA G0+, BABYSAFE PLUS with SEAT BELT
FIXATION, BASE PLATFORM” (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.])
approved for the use in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “TOYOTA KID FIX” (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.])
approved for the use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
*1: Toyota recommend to use “TOYOTA G0+, BABYSAFE PLUS” (0
to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.]) approved for the use in this mass group.
When using this child restraint system, adjust the second seat
back to 5th lock position from the 1st lock position (most upright
position), and move the second seat to the rear most lock posi-
tion.
*2: When you use a child restraint system in this position, remove
the head restraint, adjust the second seat back to 5th lock posi-
tion from the 1st lock position (most upright position), and move
the second seat to the 6th lock position from rear most lock posi-
tion, and adjust the child seat head restraint 4th lock position
from most highest position.

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)The child restraint system mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint system which is different from the system men-
tioned in the table can be used.
But the suitability of the systems must be carefully checked with the
child restraint system manufacturer concerned and the seller of those
seats.

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Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
(with ISOFIX rigid anchor)
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system
suitability for various seating positions.
Mass groups Size class FixtureVehicle ISOFIX
positions
Second outside seat
CarrycotF
ISO/L1X
G
ISO/L2X
(1) X
0
Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)E
ISO/R1IL
(1) X
0
+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)E
ISO/R1IL
D
ISO/R2IL
C
ISO/R3IL
(1) X
I

9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.)
(9 months - 4 years)D
ISO/R2X
C
ISO/R3X
B
ISO/F2IUF*, IL*
B1ISO/F2XIUF*, IL*
AISO/F3IUF*, IL*
(1) X
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.)
(4 - 12 years)(1) X

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identifica-
tion (A to G), for the applicable mass group, the car manufac-
turer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child restraint
system(s) recommended for each position.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
IUF: Suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraints systems of
universal category approved for the use in this mass group.
IL: Toyota recommend to use “TOYOTA MIDI” approved for the use
in this mass group. When using this child restraint system,
adjust the support leg to 6th lock position from 1st lock position
where the support leg is shortest position. Move the seat to the
rear most lock position, and adjust the seat back to the 2nd lock
position from the most upright position.
X: ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems
in this mass group and/or this size class.
*: When you use a child restraint system in this position, remove
the head restraint.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside of the EU area.
Other child restraint systems different from the systems mentioned in
the table can be used, but the suitability of the systems must be care-
fully checked with the child restraint system manufacturer and
retailer.