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Toyota Prius (2023 year). Manual in english - page 3

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags
(SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side
collision.

The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side
or low-speed frontal collision.

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Collision from the side to the vehicle
body other than the passenger compart-
ment

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Collision from the side at an angle

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Collision from the front

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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Collision from the rear

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Vehicle rollover

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When to contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possible.

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Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

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The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

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A portion of a door or its surrounding
area is damaged, deformed or has had a
hole made in it, or the vehicle was
involved in an accident that was not
severe enough to cause the SRS side
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the driver’s side
instrument panel is scratched, cracked,
or otherwise damaged.

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The surface of the seats with the SRS
side airbag is scratched, cracked, or oth-
erwise damaged.

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The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the SRS curtain shield air-
bags inside is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

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Important points while driving

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Keep the back door closed.

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If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the side windows and have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.

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When parking

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.

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Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.

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Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Airbag manual on-off system

“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator

The “ON” indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on, and
about after 60 seconds it goes off.
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).

Airbag manual on-off switch

This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.

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Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and turn to the “OFF”
position.

The “OFF” indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).

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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information

If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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The “OFF” indicator does not illuminate when the airbag manual on-off
switch is set to “OFF”.

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The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.

Deactivating the airbag for the front passenger

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When installing a child restraint system

For safety reasons, always install a child restraint system in a rear seat. In
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.

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When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger
seat

Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”.
If it is left off, the airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.

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Riding with children

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It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.

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Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. (

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P. 180, 210)

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Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the side windows, the moon roof (if equipped) or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Child restraint systems

Points to remember................................................................. P. 54
When using a child restraint system ....................................... P. 56
Child restraint system compatibility for each seating
position..................................................................................... P. 59
Child restraint system installation method ............................... P. 67

• Fixed with a seat belt ..........................................................  P. 68
• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower anchorage...............................  P. 70
• Using a top tether anchorage..............................................  P. 72

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Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.

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Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

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Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.

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Note that not all child restraint systems can fit in all vehicles.
Before using or purchasing a child restraint system, check the com-
patibility of the child restraint system with seat positions. (

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P. 59)

Before installing a child restraint system in the vehicle, there are
precautions that need to be observed, different types of child
restraint systems, as well as installation methods, etc., written in
this manual.

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Use a child restraint system when riding with a small child that
cannot properly use a seat belt. For the child’s safety, install the
child restraint system to a rear seat. Be sure to follow the installa-
tion method that is in the operation manual enclosed with the
restraint system.

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The use of a Toyota genuine child restraint system is recom-
mended, as it is safer to use in this vehicle. Toyota genuine child
restraint systems are made specifically for Toyota vehicles. They
can be purchased at a Toyota dealer.

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When a child is riding

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

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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation
instructions are provided in this manual.

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Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the weight and size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord-
ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.

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Holding a child in your or someone else’s arms is not a substitute for a
child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the
windshield or between the holder and the interior of the vehicle.

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Handling the child restraint system

If the child restraint system is not properly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving, or an accident.

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If the vehicle were to receive a strong impact from an accident, etc., it is
possible that the child restraint system has damage that is not readily visi-
ble. In such cases, do not reuse the restraint system.

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Depending on the child restraint system, installation may be difficult or
impossible. In those cases, check whether the child restraint system is
suitable for installment in the vehicle (

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P. 59). Be sure to install and

observe the usage rules after carefully reading the child restraint system
fixing method in this manual, as well as the operation manual enclosed
with the child restraint system.

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.

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If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment.

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When installing a child restraint system to a front passenger
seat

For the safety of a child, install a child restraint system to a rear
seat. When installing a child restraint system to the front passenger
seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child
restraint system.

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Adjust the seatback angle to
the most upright position.

When installing a forward-fac-
ing child seat, if there is a gap
between the child seat and the
seatback, adjust the seatback
angle until good contact is
achieved.

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Move the front seat fully rear-
ward.

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If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper
most position.

When using a child restraint system

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When using a child restraint system

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

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Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is
on. (

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P. 51)

The force of the rapid inflation of the
front passenger airbag can cause death
or serious injury to children in the event
of an accident.

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There is a label(s) on the passenger
side sun visor, indicating it is forbidden
to attach a rear-facing child restraint
system to the front passenger seat.
Details of the label(s) are shown in the
illustration below.

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When using a child restraint system

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When a junior 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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Use a child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and
install it to the rear seat.

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Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint on the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as pos-
sible. Failing to do so may result in
death or serious injury if the airbags
deploy (inflate).

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Do not allow the child to lean his/her
head or any part of his/her body against
the door or the area of the seat, front or
rear pillars, or roof side rails from which
the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain
shield airbags deploy even if the child is
seated in the child restraint system. It is
dangerous if the SRS side airbags and
curtain shield airbags inflate, and the
impact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.

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If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat (left-hand drive vehicles) or
the left-hand rear seat (right-hand drive
vehicles).

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Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

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Child restraint system compatibility for each seating position

Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint systems
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P. 61) displays the type of child restraint systems that can be

used and possible seating positions for installation using symbols.
Also, the recommended child restraint system that is suitable for
your child can be selected.
Otherwise, check [Recommended child restraint systems informa-
tion] for recommended child restraint systems. (

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P. 66)

Check the selected child restraint system together with the follow-
ing [Before confirming the compatibility of each seating position
with child restraint systems].

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Before confirming the compatibility of each seating position
with child restraint systems

Checking the child restraint system standards.
Use a child restraint system that conforms to UN(ECE) R44

UN(ECE) R129

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The following approval mark is displayed on child restraint sys-
tems which are conformed.
Check for an approval mark attached to the child restraint sys-
tem.
Example of the displayed
regulation number

UN(ECE) R44 approval
mark

The weight range of the
child who is applicable for
an UN(ECE) R44 approval
mark is indicated.
UN(ECE) R129 approval
mark

The height range of the
child who is applicable as
well as available weights
for an UN(ECE) R129
approval mark is indicated.

Child restraint system compatibility for each seating position

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: UN(ECE) R44 and UN(ECE) R129 are U.N. regulations for child

restraint systems.

: The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-

able outside of the EU area.

: The displayed mark may differ depending on the product.

Checking the category of the child restraint system.
Check the approval mark of the child restraint system for which
of the following categories the child restraint system is suitable.
Also, if there are any uncertainties, check the user’s guide
included with the child restraint system or contact the retailer of
the child restraint system.

• “universal”
• “semi-universal”
• “restricted”
• “vehicle specific”

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Compatibility of each seating position with child restraint sys-
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Left-hand drive vehicles

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Right-hand drive vehicles

Deactivation of front passenger airbag.

Activation of front passenger airbag.
Never use a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front
passenger seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is on.

Suitable for “universal” category child restraint system fixed with
the seat belt.

Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys-
tem fixed with the seat belt.

Suitable for recommended child restraint systems given on recom-
mended child restraint systems information (

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P. 66).

Suitable for i-Size and ISOFIX child restraint system.

Includes a top tether anchorage point.

Not suitable for child restraint system.

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: Move the front seat fully rearward. If the passenger seat height can be

adjusted, move it to the upper most position.

: Adjust the seatback angle to the

most upright position.
When installing a forward-facing
child seat, if there is a gap between
the child seat and the seatback,
adjust the seatback angle until
good contact is achieved.

: If the head restraint interferes with your child restraint system, and the

head restraint can be removed, remove the head restraint.
Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper most position.

When securing some types of child restraint systems in rear seat, 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 shoul-
der 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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