TOYOTA PROACE 2023 Repair Manual

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turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.► Put the second fastener into the lower cut-out 2, located on the seat base. Keep the fastener pressed against the structure, then turn it a quarter turn (in a clockwise direction) to lock it.

► Secure the first hook to the ring 3 located in the glove box.► Secure the second hook to the ring 4 located on the floor.
Removing the net
► Release the hooks from the rings 4 and 3.► Remove the lower fastener 2 then the upper
fastener 1, turning them by a quarter turn backwards to unlock them.
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Make sure that the size, shape and volume of the loads carried are compatible with the highway code and safety regulations and do not impair the driver’s field of vision.All loads must be appropriately secured to prevent or minimise displacement and prevent injury.
Install the anti-slip net (supplied with the vehicle) every time that the seat is raised and the partition flap removed.Never use the net for any other purposes.Regularly check the condition of the anti-slip net. As soon as signs of wear or tear appear, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have it replaced by an anti-slip net that meets the specifications required by TOYOTA for the vehicle.Always fit the removable flap back into place when you are not carrying any long loads.
"Rotating writing table"
If fitted to your vehicle, the central seat cushion of the bench seat can be tilted to form a pivoting writing table, thus creating a mobile desk (with the vehicle stationary).► Pull the handle located at the top of the backrest cushion.

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Never use the table while the vehicle is being driven.In the event of sudden braking or impact, any objects on the table might become dangerous projectiles that could cause injury.
Central seat cushion
storage

Precautions for the seats
and bench seats
Do not remove a head restraint without storing it and securing it to a support.Ensure that the passengers can always access the seat belts and fasten them easily.A passenger must not take their seat without adjusting the seat's head restraint correctly and
adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
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Ensure that no object or passenger feet could obstruct the anchorage points or prevent the correct latching of the assembly.
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If removing and storing seats and bench seats out of the vehicle, ensure that they are placed in a clean area, so as to avoid introducing any foreign bodies into the mechanisms.
NOTIC E
The seats and bench seats are not designed for any other use than in the vehicle. They are equipped with mechanisms and features that may be damaged if used improperly or if dropped.
Loading luggage or objects
behind the row 3 seat and
bench seat

If you want to load luggage onto the backrests in row 3 while in the table position, the backrests in row 2 must also be in the table position.

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When driving, it is prohibited to have a passenger:– in rows 2 and 3, in the outer right-hand seat, if the bench seat is in the fully folded position,– in the centre seat if the outer right-hand seat is in the fully folded position,– in row 3 if the backrest in front (row 2) is in the table position,– in row 3 if the seat/bench seat in front (row 2) is in the fully folded position.
Fixed one-piece bench
seat

The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat for access to row 3.

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Folding the backrest to the
table position
► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.► To return the backrest to its normal position, raise the handle and pull the backrest up.
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys)
on the cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat, tip the bench towards the rear until the feet lock into place..
Removing
► If the vehicle is so equipped, place the backrest in the table position.► Tip the bench seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.
► Disengage the bench seat from its anchorages.► Remove the bench seat.
Refitting
► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorages and preventing the feet locking into place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorages on the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the handles.► Tip the bench seat backwards until the rear feet lock into place.

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Be careful of passengers' feet when tipping.


► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the handle).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Fixed rear seat and bench
seat

The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The seat has a backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).The bench seat has a one-piece backrest that may be fixed or foldable (table position).
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Access to row 3
(example for an individual seat)

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, tip the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
NOTIC E
It is not necessary to fold the backrest (table position) to tip the bench seat and so access row 3.

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Folding the backrest into
the table position
► Place the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the lever to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the lever to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.► To return the backrest to the normal position, raise the lever and pull the backrest up (from the rear, lower the lever).
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the seat cushion when folding the backrest.
Tilting
(example of an individual seat)► If your vehicle has the facility, place the backrest in the table position.

► Using the handle, release the rear feet then tip the seat forward.► To return the seat to the normal position, unfold the seat backwards until the rear feet engage in their anchorages.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)► Tip the seat.

► Release the front feet using the handles.
► Disengage the seat from its anchorages.
► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or from the rear for row 3.
Refitting
(example of an individual seat)► Check that there is no object obstructing the anchorage points and preventing the feet locking correctly into place.

► Engage the front feet in the anchorage points on the floor (as shown above).

► Lock the front feet using the levers.► Tilt the seat towards the rear until the rear feet lock into place.Be careful of passengers' feet during the manoeuvre.

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► If fitted to your vehicle, pull the control and raise the backrest (from the rear, lower the lever).
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly engaged in its anchorage points on the floor when returned to the sitting position.
Rear seat and bench seat
on rails
PROACE VERSO
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is always on the right and the bench seat on the left (facing forward).The seat has an independent backrest and the
bench seat has two independent backrests.
NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Adjusting the angle of the
backrest
The reclining backrest can be adjusted to several positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).► Release the control when the desired position is reached.

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Moving forward or backward
(example for an individual seat)

Two controls are provided for moving the seat forward and backward:► From the rear, pull the strap without going beyond the point of resistance and push the seat forward or pull it backward.► From the front, raise the control and slide the seat forward or backward.
Moving the seat along the
full length of the rail

► Slide the seat by pulling on the front control or rear strap.
Folding the backrest to the
table position
(example for an individual seat)► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.
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Do not leave objects (such as a bag or toys) on the cushion when folding the backrest.
Removing
(example of an individual seat)► Move the seat forward for access to the strap.► Fold the backrest to the table position

► From the rear, pull the strap fully to release the anchorages and tip the seat forwards to place it in the vertical position.► Remove the seat through the side door for row 2 or through the rear for row 3.
Refitting

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NOTIC E
Before refitting the seat or bench seat in the vehicle, pull the strap fully to ensure that the latching mechanism has engaged.


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Do not use the strap to lift the seat or bench seat.
(example of an individual seat)► Check that nothing is obstructing the rails.

► Place the front part of the guides on the rails.► Tip the seat to align the rear of the guides in the rails.► Slide the seat forwards or backwards until it engages in the notches.► Raise the backrest.
NOTIC E
Check that the seat has correctly locked on the floor when returned to the seating position.
Individual rear seat(s) on
rails
PROACE VERSO
The different equipment and settings described hereafter vary according to the version and the configuration of your vehicle.

The individual seat is fitted with a three-point inertia reel seat belt.It can be placed facing forwards or facing
rearwards.
NOTIC E
If there is an individual seat facing rearwards in row 2, ensure that the seat in row 1 (driver or passenger) is not set too far back, in order to avoid contact between the two seats.This could cause significant wear of the parts which are in contact.

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NOTIC E
For more information on the Seat belts, refer to the corresponding section.
Armrest(s)
The armrest has notches.

► Pull the armrest fully up.► Lower it fully.► Raise the armrest to the desired notched position.
Adjusting the angle of the
backrest
The backrest can be adjusted to several positions.

► To recline the backrest, pull the control upwards (from the rear, lower the handle).► Release the control when the desired position is reached.
Moving forward or backward

Two controls are provided for moving the seat forward and backward:► From the rear, pull the strap without going beyond the point of resistance and push the seat
forward or pull it backward.
► From the front, raise the control and slide the seat forward or backward.
Folding the backrest to the
table position

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Ensure that nothing (examples: bag, case, toy, folding and sliding table) is interfering with the operation to fold the backrest.
► Put the head restraints in the low position.

► From the rear, lower the handle to release the backrest.► From the front, raise the handle to release the backrest.► Fold the backrest onto the cushion.