Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual page 139

Returning the rear seat-
■
backs
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside
of the vehicle, pass the seat belt
outside the seat belt guide
and then return the seatback
securely to the locked position.
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■ When folding the rear seat-
backs down
● Do not fold the seatbacks down
while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level
ground, set the parking brake
and shift the shift position to P.
3-3. Adjusting the seats
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a
folded seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter
the luggage compartment.
● Do not operate the rear seat if it
is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or
hands caught in the moving
parts or joints of the seats
during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate
the seat.
■ After returning the rear seat-
A
back to the upright position
● Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked in position by
lightly pushing it back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely
locked, the red marking will be
visible on the seatback lock
release lever. Make sure that
the red marking is not visible.
● Check that the seat belts are
not twisted or caught in the
seatback.
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