seat adjustment TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (for driver’s side)
*
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (for driver’s side)
*
*
: If equipped

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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.
■ Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not flatten the seats while driving.
● In a flat place, firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to
P.
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Rear seats
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment
lever

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)
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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2-4. Using other
driving systems
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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When driving
■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
● 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 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.
■ Obstacles not detected
The sensor cannot detect plastic obstacles such as traffic cones. There may
also be occasions when the sensor cannot detect pedestrians, animals,
bicycles, motorcycles, trees, or snowdrifts.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 175
Compartment........................ 370
Hood ..................................... 364
How to start the hybrid system................................ 173
Identification number ............ 495
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 474
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Overheating .......................... 485
“POWER” switch .................. 173
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 497
Checking .............................. 371
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Enhanced VSC......................... 250
EPS ........................................... 250
EV drive mode switch ............. 180
Event data recorder .................. 22 Floor mats.................................324
Fluid
Brake .....................................501
Washer ..................................380
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Foot lights.................................299
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Front passenger occupant classification system ............135
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................449
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................81
Flattening seatbacks ...............82
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............419
Wattage .................................504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................504
Fuel
Capacity ................................496
Fuel gauge ............................195
Information ............................505
Refueling ...............................112
Type ......................................505
Fuel door...................................112
Fuel filler door ..........................112
Fuses.........................................408F

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Garage door opener.................330
Gauges ......................................195
Glove boxes..............................305
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 434
Head restraints Adjustment .............................90
Headlight cleaner ..................... 228
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 228
Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage .................................504
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................278
Seat heaters .......................... 317
Side mirrors ...........................293
Hill-start assist control ............254
Hood .......................................... 364
Hooks Cargo .................................... 326
Horn...........................................194
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....35
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............40
High voltage components........34
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 201
Ignition switch........................173
“POWER” switch ...................173 I/M test ...................................... 360
Identification
Engine ................................... 496
Vehicle .................................. 495
Ignition switch.......................... 173
Illuminated entry system......... 299
Immobilizer system ................. 116
Indicator lights ......................... 206
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 529
Inside rear view mirror ............ 105
Instrument panel light control .................................... 197
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 299
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 504
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 367
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 460
Jack handle .............................. 460
Keyless entry ............................. 69
Keys Electronic key.......................... 52
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 477
If you lose your keys ............. 476
Key number............................. 52
Keyless entry .......................... 69
Keys ........................................ 52
Mechanical key ....................... 52
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Wireless remote control key.... 69
Knee airbag .............................. 121
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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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