TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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CAUTION
When closing the panoramic roof shades
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic roof shades fully close.
To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the gaps between the underside of the roof and the panoramic
roof shades.
Your hand may get caught and you could injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle
is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the roof could
become very hot and could cause burns.
Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught
when the panoramic roof shades are
being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the
panoramic roof shades.
Closing the panoramic roof shades on
someone can cause death or serious
injury.

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NOTICE
Panoramic roof
The panoramic roof is made of resin. Follow these precautions to prevent
damage to the roof.
When cleaning the roof, use a mild soap and a soft cloth or sponge to
remove dirt, then wash clean with plenty of water. (P. 386)
When loading luggage onto the roof, make sure to use a roof rack
designed for this vehicle. (P. 318)

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Rear sunshades
: If equipped
NOTICE
To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
Do not place anything where it may hinder the opening/closing of the sun-
shade.
Do not place anything on the sunshade.
Pull the tab up.
Hook the sunshade on to
the anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull the
tab slightly to unhook the
shade from the anchors, and
lower it slowly.

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Assist grips
CAUTION
Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
An assist grip installed on the ceiling can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

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Floor mats
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
When installing the driver’s floor mat
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Before driving
Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.

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Luggage compar tment features
Cargo hooks
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
Deck board
Lift the deck board.
Fold out the deck board
under trays to keep the
deck board open.
When closing, lift the deck
board slightly and then fold it
towards the rear of the vehicle.

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Auxiliary boxes
Center
Lift the center deck board.
Side
Lift the center deck board and
then lift the side deck boards.
Lift the side deck board from
the front side of the vehicle to
prevent hitting the cargo hook.

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Installing the luggage cover
Set the holder of one side into
the installation position, then
install both holders from below
with the cover in its contracted
state.
Reverse the procedure to
remove.
Luggage cover (if equipped)
Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.
Attach the hooks to the head
restraints.

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Stowing the luggage cover
Lift the center deck board and
remove the side deck boards.
Fold inwards together with the
head restraint installation hooks
and secure. Then, stow in the
auxiliary boxes.
STEP 1
STEP 2
CAUTION
When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
Caution while driving
Keep the lid of each storage spaces closed while driving. In the event of sud-
den braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.
Caution for the luggage cover
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the luggage
cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing death or
serious injury to the child.