fold seats TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

86 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Before folding down the seatbacks
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P.
(P. 186)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat-
back. (
P. 81)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded
backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (P. 94)
This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.
Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 9 0 )
Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it
is pulled out. ( P. 319)
Folding down the seatbacks
Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them
up until they lock.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

88 1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
CAUTION
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate the seat.
● After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.
■ Reclining 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.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrorsPush the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.
Left
Right
To adjust the mirror, press the
switch. Up
Right
Down
LeftSTEP 1
STEP 2

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 293)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defo ggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

268 2-5. Driving information
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
CAUTION
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be place
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or an
accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

556 Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Panoramic roofSun shade ............................. 320
Washing precautions............. 349
Parking brake ...........................193
Parking lights Switch.................................... 211
PCS............................................ 256
Personal lights Switch.................................... 301
Wattage .................................504
Power outlets ...........................315
“POWER” switch......................173
Power windows ........................109
Pre-collision system ................256
Radar cruise control system .................................... 233
Radiator .................................... 377
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 85
Folding down ...........................86
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Wattage .................................504
Rear view mirror............... 105, 107
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ...293
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 226
Replacing Electronic key battery ............406
Fuses .................................... 408
Light bulbs ............................. 419
Tires ......................................460
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 532
Roof shades ............................. 320 Safety Connect......................... 338
Seat belt reminder light ........... 449
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 95
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................... 98
Child restraint system installation........................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 351
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................... 98
How to wear your seat belt ..... 92
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 99
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 256
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 98
Reminder light ....................... 449
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 96
Seat belt extenders ................. 99
Seat belt hangers .................... 87
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 533
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 97
Seat heaters ............................. 317
Seating capacity ...................... 270
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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Seats
Adjustment ...................... 81, 85
Adjustment precautions .................... 83, 88
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 350
Flattening seatbacks .............. 82
Folding down the seatbacks ... 86
Head restraint ......................... 90
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 317
Service reminder indicators .............................. 206
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 183
Side airbags ............................. 121
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 211
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 107
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 58
Entry functions........................ 55
Starting the hybrid system .... 173
SOS button .............................. 338
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 502
Storage location ................... 460
Spark plug................................ 500
Specifications .......................... 494
Speedometer ........................... 195 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................104
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................303
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................489
Sun visors.................................312
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................320
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............229
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................185
Eco drive mode switch ..........185
Emergency flasher switch .....434
EV drive mode switch............180
Fog light switch .....................219
Hazard light switch ................434
Headlight cleaner switch .......228
Ignition switch........................173
Light switches........................211
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................320
Power door lock switch ...........71
“POWER” switch ...................173
Power window switch ............ 109
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................257
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................389
Window lock switch ...............109
Wipers and washer switch ....221
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.