Toyota Prius V 2016 Manual page 144

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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
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When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
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Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P.
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Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
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Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
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Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
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Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
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Do not allow children to operate the seat.
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After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.
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Reclining adjustment
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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.
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After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
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After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push-
ing it back and forth.
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Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
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Re-couple the rear center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (P. 33)
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If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the
seat belt has been removed from the hanger. (P. 143)
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