Toyota Prius Prime (2022 year). Manual in english - page 4

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

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Installing child restraint system using a seat belt (child
restraint lock function belt)

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

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Rear-facing — Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the rear seat facing
the rear of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the
child  restraint  system  and
insert  the  plate  into  the
buckle.  Make  sure  that  the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt

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While  pushing  the  child
restraint  system  down  into
the  rear  seat,  allow  the
shoulder  belt  to  retract  until
the  child  restraint  system  is
securely in place.

After  the  shoulder  belt  has
retracted to a point where there
is  no  slack  in  the  belt,  pull  the
belt  to  check  that  it  cannot  be
extended.

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. (

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P. 69)

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Forward-facing — Convertible seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 61 for front passenger seat adjustment.
If the head restraint interferes
with  the  child  restraint  sys-
tem installation and the head
restraint  can  be  removed,
remove  the  head  restraint.
(

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P. 301)

Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.

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Run the seat belt through the
child  restraint  system  and
insert  the  plate  into  the
buckle.  Make  sure  that  the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

While  pushing  the  child
restraint system into the rear
seat,  allow  the  shoulder  belt
to  retract  until  the  child
restraint  system  is  securely
in place.

After  the  shoulder  belt  has
retracted to a point where there
is  no  slack  in  the  belt,  pull  the
belt  to  check  that  it  cannot  be
extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s operation manual regarding the installa-
tion, using the top tether strap to latch onto the top tether strap
anchor. (

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P. 73)

After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. (

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P. 69)

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Booster seat

If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
is unavoidable, refer to P. 61 for front passenger seat adjustment.
High  back  type:  If  the  head
restraint  interferes  with  your
child  restraint  system,  and
the  head  restraint  can  be
removed,  remove  the  head
restraint. (

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P. 301)

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

Sit  the  child  in  the  child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem  according  to  the  manu-
facturer’s  instructions  and
insert  the  plate  into  the
buckle.  Make  sure  that  the
belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (

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P. 30)

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Booster type



High back type

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Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt

Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

When  releasing  the  buckle,  the
child  restraint  system  may
spring up due to the rebound of
the  seat  cushion.  Release  the
buckle  while  holding  down  the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

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WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious inju-
ries that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be
used to cut the belt.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.

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Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

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When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seats, it may
not be possible to properly use the seat belts in positions next to the child
restraint without interfering with it or affecting seat belt effectiveness. Be
sure your seat belt fits snugly across your shoulder and low on your hips. If
it does not, or if it interferes with the child restraint, move to a different
position. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (

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P. 31)

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Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH  anchors  are  provided
for  the  rear  outboard  seats.
(Buttons displaying the location
of  the  anchors  are  attached  to
the seats.)

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When installing in the rear outboard seats

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. (

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P. 301)

Flip up and fold the cover,
and fix it with the hook-and-
loop fastener.

Child restraint system fixed with a child restraint LATCH anchor

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With flexible lower attachments

Latch the hooks of the lower
attachments onto the LATCH
anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor system.

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With rigid lower attachments

Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child
restraint system indicates the
presence of a lower connec-
tor system.

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P. 73)

Canada only

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After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. (

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P. 69)

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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If the seat is adjusted, reconfirm the security of the child restraint system.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fix-
ing the top tether strap.

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Fixing the top tether strap to the anchor bracket

Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.

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Rear outboard seats

Remove the head restraint.
(

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P. 301)

Flip  down  the  board,  and
latch  the  hook  onto  the
anchor  bracket  and  tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched. (

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P. 69)

Using an anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Hook

Top tether strap

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If the head restraint does not
interfere with the child
restraint system installation,
install the head restraint.

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Rear center seat

Adjust the head restraint to
the upmost position.

If  the  head  restraint  interferes
with your child restraint system,
and  the  head  restraint  can  be
removed,  remove  the  head
restraint. (

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P. 301)

Flip  down  the  board,  and
latch  the  hook  onto  the
anchor  bracket  and  tighten
the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
When

installing

the

child

restraint system with the head
restraint being raised, be sure to
have the top tether strap pass
underneath the head restraint.

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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.

Hook

Top tether strap

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WARNING

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When installing a child restraint system

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor
bracket.

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

●

Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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Rear center seat: When installing the child restraint system with the head
restraint being raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then
the anchor bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

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Safety Connect

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Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button

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: If equipped

Safety  Connect  is  a  subscription-based  telematics  service  that
uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cel-
lular technology to provide safety and security features to sub-
scribers.  Safety  Connect  is  supported  by  Toyota’s  designated
response  center,  which  operates  24  hours  per  day,  7  days  per
week.
Safety  Connect  service  is  available  by  subscription  on  select,
telematics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By  using  the  Safety  Connect  service,  you  are  agreeing  to  be
bound  by  the  Telematics  Subscription  Service Agreement  and
its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to
time, a current copy of which is available at Toyota.com in the
United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in  Puerto  Rico  and  Toyota.ca  in
Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Conditions.

System components

Type A

Type B

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Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:

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Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency service
providers. (

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P. 79)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

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Stolen Vehicle Location
Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (

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P. 79)

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Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
Connects drivers to response-center support. (

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P. 79)

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Provides drivers various on-road assistance. (

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P. 80)

After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agreement
and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms is available for purchase. Contact your
Toyota dealer, call the following appropriate Customer Experience
Center or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further subscrip-
tion details.

• The United States

1-800-331-4331

• Canada

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

Services

Subscription

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Safety Connect Services Information

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Phone calls using the vehicle’s Bluetooth

technology will not be possible

when Safety Connect is active and in use.

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Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models (in
the  contiguous  United  States  only).  Contact  with  the  Safety  Connect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception,
which  can  limit  the  ability  to  reach  the  response  center  or  receive  emer-
gency  service  support.  Enrollment  and  Telematics  Subscription  Service
Agreement  required. A  variety  of  subscription  terms  is  available;  charges
vary by subscription term selected and location.

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Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location are available in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are available
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

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Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.

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Languages

The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator
light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:

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Green indicator light on = Active service

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Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process

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Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)

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No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

Safety Connect LED light Indicators

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Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding  agent  receives  the  vehicle’s  location  and  attempts  to
speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency.
If  the  occupants  are  unable  to  communicate,  the  agent  automati-
cally  treats the call  as  an  emergency,  contacts  the  nearest emer-
gency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle.
After filing a police report, call the Customer Experience Center at
1-800-331-4331  in  the  United  States,  1-877-855-8377  in  Puerto
Rico  or  1-888-869-6828  in  Canada,  and  follow  the  prompts  for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In  addition  to assisting law enforcement with  recovery of  a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain  circumstances,  be  shared  with  third  parties  to  locate  your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com in the United
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

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Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent
will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.

Safety Connect services

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