Child safety is paramount when traveling with young passengers. Toyota Prius offers child safety lock features to protect your kids on the road. Follow this comprehensive guide to set the child safety locks in different Toyota Prius generations.
2022 – 2023 Models
- Locate the rear door controls on the driver’s side door panel.
- Identify the child lock symbol – an illustration of a child and a lock.
- Use the door panel buttons to toggle the child lock on or off.
- When the symbol is illuminated, the child safety lock is active, preventing the rear doors from being opened from the inside.
2015 – 2021 Models
- Open the rear door and look for the small switch near the latch.
- Slide the switch up to activate the child safety lock or down to deactivate it.
- Confirm that the switch is in the correct position by checking for the “Child Lock” label.
2009 – 2014 Models
- Open the rear door and locate the locking mechanism on the door’s edge.
- Use the tip of the car key or a flathead screwdriver to switch the lever to the lock position.
- A visible red indication on the lever confirms the child safety lock is engaged.
2003 – 2008 Models
- Open the rear door and find the small rotary-style latch cover.
- Rotate the cover to reveal the child safety lock switch.
- Move the switch to the locked position to activate the child safety lock.
1997 – 2002 Models
- Open the rear door and locate the child safety lock switch on the door’s inner frame.
- Slide the switch upward to activate the child lock or downward to deactivate it.
Ensure the switch is securely in place for proper child safety protection.