Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 4
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Airbag manual on-off system
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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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi-
cator
The ON indicator light turns on
when the airbag system is on (only
when the power switch is in
ON
mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
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Deactivating the airbags for the front passenger
Insert the mechanical key into the
cylinder and rotate to the OFF
position.
The OFF indicator light turns on
(only when the power switch is in
ON mode).
■“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occurs, it is possible that there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Neither ON nor OFF indicator light comes on.
● The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is
switched to ON or OFF.
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install the 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.
■ 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 may not deploy in the event of an accident, which
may result in serious injury or even death.
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Riding with children
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
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belt.
● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● 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. (P. 272, 307)
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
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 or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up
or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Child restraint systems
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.
● 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.
● 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.
Table of contents
Points to remember
P. 54
Child restraint system
P. 56
When using a child restraint system
P. 59
Child restraint system installation method
• Fixed with a seat belt
P. 62
• Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid anchor
P. 68
• Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)
P. 73
Points to remember
● Prioritize and observe the warnings, as well as the laws and regula-
tions for child restraint systems.
● Use a child restraint system until the child becomes large enough to
properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of
the child.
● 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.
(P. 62, 69)
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WARNING
■ When a child is riding
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
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which is correctly installed. For installation details, refer to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system. General installation
instruction is provided in this manual.
● 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.
●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.
■ 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.
●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.
●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. (P. 62, 68) 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.
●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.
● 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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Child restraint system
Install the available child restraint system in vehicle upon confirming
the following items.
■ Standards for child restraint systems
Use a child restraint system that conforms to ECE R44*1 or ECE
R129*1, 2.
The following approval mark is displayed on child restraint systems
which are conformed.
Check for an approval mark attached to the child restraint system.
Example of the displayed regu-
lation number
ECE R44 approval mark*3
1
The weight range of the child
who is applicable for an ECE
R44 approval mark is indi-
cated.
ECE R129 approval mark*3
2
The height range of the child
who is applicable as well as
available weights for an ECE
R129 approval mark is indi-
cated.
*1: ECE R44 and ECE R129 are U.N. regulations for child restraint sys-
tems.
*2: The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be available
outside of the EU area.
*3: The displayed mark may differ depending on the product.
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■ Mass group (ECE R44 only)
This Mass group table is required when confirming the child
restraint system compatibility. Confirm in accordance with the child
restraint system compatibility table. (P. 62,69).
The child restraint system which conforms to the standard of ECE
R44 is categorized into 5 groups according to the weight of the
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child.
Mass group
Child weight
Reference age*
Group 0
until 10 kg (22 lb.)
about 9 months
Group 0+
until 13 kg (28 lb.)
about 1.5 years
9 - 18 kg
Group I
from 9 months - about 4 years
(20 to 39 lb.)
15 - 25 kg
Group II
from 3 years - about 7 years
(34 to 55 lb.)
22 - 36 kg
Group III
from 6 years - about 12 years
(49 to 79 lb.)
*: The age range is a standard approximation. Choose according to the
weight of the child.
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■ Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint
system about the installation of the child restraint system.
Installation method
Page
Seat belt attach-
P. 62
ment
ISOFIX rigid anchor
P. 68
attachment
Anchor brackets
(for top strap)
P. 73
attachment
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When using a child restraint system
■ 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 a front passenger
seat is unavoidable, adjust the seat as follows and install the child
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restraint system.
● Raise the seatback as much
as possible.
● Move the seat to the rear-
most position.
● 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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WARNING
■ When using a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Never use a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
when the airbag manual on-off switch is
on. (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.
●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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WARNING
■ When using a child restraint system
●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
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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).
●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.
●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.
●Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and
install it to the rear seat.
● 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). (P. 64, 71)
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Child restraint system fixed with a seat belt
◆ Confirming the possible installation seating positions and the
Mass Group for the seat belt installation type child restraint
systems.
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Confirm the corresponding [Mass group] from the weight of the
child (P. 57)
(Ex. 1) When the weight is 12 kg, [Mass group 0+]
(Ex. 2) When the weight is 15 kg, [Mass group I]
Confirm and select the appropriate possible seating position for
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the child restraint system and the corresponding type of system
from the [Child restraint systems fastened with SEAT BELT -
Compatibility and Recommended child restraint systems table].
(P. 62)
◆ Child restraint systems fastened with SEAT BELT - Compatibil-
ity and Recommended child restraint systems table
If your child restraint system is of “universal” category, you can
install it on the positions mentioned by U or UF in the table below
(UF is for forward-facing child restraint systems only). Child
restraint systems category and mass group can be found in the
child restraint system manual.
If your child restraint system is not of the “universal” category (or if
you cannot find information in the table below), please refer to the
child restraint system “vehicle list” for compatibility information or
ask the retailer of your child seat.
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Seating position
Front passenger seat
Recommended
Mass groups
Child Restraint
Airbag manual
Rear seat
Systems
on-off switch
ON
OFF
1
“TOYOTA G
0+,
0
U
BABY SAFE PLUS”
Up to 10 kg
X
U*1
L
“TOYOTA MINI”
(22 lb.)
“TOYOTA G
0+,
BABY SAFE PLUS
0+
U
with SEAT BELT
Up to 13 kg
X
U*1
L
FIXATION, BASE
(28 lb.)
PLATFORM”*3
Rearward-
facing —
I
X
9 to 18 kg
U*1, 2
U*2
“TOYOTA DUO+”
Forward-
(20 to 39 lb.)
facing —
UF*1, 2
“TOYOTA KIDFIX
II, III
XP SICT”*3
15 to 36 kg
UF*1, 2
U*1, 2
U*2
(Can be fitted to the
(34 to 79 lb.)
ISOFIX mountings.)
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved
for use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category child restraint sys-
tems approved for use in this mass group.
L: Suitable for “specific vehicles”, “restricted”, or “semi-universal”,
category child restraint systems approved for use in this mass
group.
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*1: Adjust the seatback angle to the most upright position. Move the front seat
fully rearward. If the passenger seat height can be adjusted, move it to the
upper most position.
*2: 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.
*3: Install the child restraint system to the rear seat.
The child restraint systems mentioned in the table may not be avail-
able outside the EU area.
● When installing a child restraint in the rear seats, adjust the front
seat so that it does not interfere with the child or child restraint
system.
● When installing a child seat with support base, if the child seat
interferes with the seatback when latching it into the support
base, adjust the seatback rearward until there is no interference.
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● 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.
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● If the seat belt shoulder
anchor is ahead of the child
seat belt guide, move the
seat cushion forward.
● When installing a junior seat, if the child in your child restraint
system is in a very upright position, adjust the seatback angle to
the most comfortable position. And if the seat belt shoulder
anchor is ahead of the child seat belt guide, move the seat cush-
ion forward.
● When installing a junior seat of booster cushion type, do not
remove the head restraint.
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◆ Installing child restraint system using a seat belt
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation
manual enclosed with the child restraint system.
If installing the child restraint system to the front passenger seat
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is unavoidable, refer to P. 59 for front passenger seat adjustment.
If the head restraint interferes with the child restraint system
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installation and the head restraint can be removed, remove the
head restraint. Otherwise, put the head restraint in the upper
most position. (P. 299)
Run the seat belt through the
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child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted. Securely
fix the seat belt to the child
restraint system in accor-
dance to the directions
enclosed with the child
restraint system.
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If your child restraint system
is not equipped with a lock-
off
(a seat belt locking fea-
ture),
secure the child
restraint system using a lock-
ing clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
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ensure that it is installed securely. (P. 67)
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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 stow-
ing position.
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■ When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●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.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●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.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
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