2003 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors, back window or alarm, operate from a normal distance: (cid:1) Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

(cid:1) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace see following “REPLACING THE BATTERY”.

the battery,

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re- mote control transmitter” on page 299 in Section 4.)

REMOTE

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position. This alarm function can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not leave the transmitter on places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

CONTROL

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

transmitters

for

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For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

interference

NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

to radio or

(cid:1) Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

(cid:1) Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

(cid:1) Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

(cid:1) Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio / TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

(cid:2) When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

(cid:2) Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

(cid:2) Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

transmitter case.

tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

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Power windows

(cid:2) Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:2) Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

(cid:2) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.

(cid:2) Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

(cid:2) Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper opera- tion.

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, all the power windows work for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. The indicator light (“AUTO”) on the switch tells you the switch can be operated.

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OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power window may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the power window. To normalize the power window: 1. Push down the power window switch

and lower the window halfway.

Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

2. Pull up

the switch until

the window closes and hold the switch for a sec- ond.

that

Make sure the window opens and closes automatically. If the power window cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

(cid:1) The

is

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Window lock switch

THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result injury. When anyone closes the power win- dows, make sure he or she oper- ates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

in a serious

the vehicle.

inside

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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Power back window

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

is working. At the wiper stops working until

The back window can be operated with the switch on the instrument panel or the key operation in the back door key- hole. You can open the back window when the that back window wiper time, the window is closed again. If the back window is not fully closed, the back window wiper, washer and defogger will not work. (See “Back window wiper and washer” on page 110 and “Back win- dow and outside rear view mirror defog- gers” on page 110 in Section 1–4.)

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If the battery is disconnected or run down, the power back window may not operate automatically and the jam protec- tion function will not function correctly af- ter you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normalize the power back window with the power back window switch. To normalize the power back window: 1. Push the “(cid:2)” (down) switch and lower

the window halfway.

2. Push the “(cid:1)” (up) switch until the win- dow closes and hold the switch for a second.

If

that

the window opens and Make sure closes automatically. the power back window cannot be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. OPERATING FROM INSIDE The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi- tion. Normal operation: To open or close the back window, quickly push and release the “(cid:2)” (down) or “(cid:1)” (up) switch.

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Automatic operation: To open or close the back window, push and hold the “(cid:2)” (down) or “(cid:1)” (up) switch. The window will fully open or close. To stop the win- dow partway, push the switch on either the “(cid:2)” (down) or “(cid:1)” (up) side briefly. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation or key off closing op- eration, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the back window cannot be operated.

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

(cid:1) The

is

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the door

is unlocked,

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE The back window can be opened and closed with the key operation in the back door keyhole. To open: Turn the key fully counterclock- wise and hold it. After the window begins to open. To stop the window part- way, release the key. To close: Turn the key fully clockwise and hold it. After the door is locked, the window be- gins to close. To stop the window partway, release the key. This door key linked function can be dis- abled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Jam protection function: During closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Before you close the power back window, always make sure there is nobody around the power back win- dow. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get it caught could result injury. When anyone closes the power back window, make sure he or she operates the window safely.

in a closing window,

in a serious

the vehicle.

inside

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power back window switch without super- vision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex- pected use of the switch.

(cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

(cid:1) Keep the back window closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

(cid:1) The

is

remote

To open the back window with the wire- less see “—Wireless remote control” on page 18 in this Section.

transmitter,

control

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Back door

Make sure that the back door opens. If the back door cannot be opened properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. The back door can be locked or unlocked in the following ways. (cid:1) All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the back door. Insert the key into the key- hole, turn it clockwise to lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock.

(cid:1) Operate

the power door

lock switch. (See “Side doors” on page 14 in this Section.) (cid:1) Operate

the wireless

remote control. remote control” on

“—Wireless

(See page 18 in this Section.)

(cid:1) All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked simultaneously with “Side doors” on page 14 in this Section.)

the driver’s door.

(See

If the battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the back door will be auto- matically locked. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

To open the back door, pull up the back door opener. The back door can be opened when the vehicle is stopped. If the back door opener does not operate except when the battery is disconnected or run down, contact your Toyota dealer. If the battery is disconnected or run down, the back door does not open after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normalize the back door. To normalize the back door, unlock it with the key, remote control transmitter or pow- er door lock switch, see “Side doors” on page 14 in this Section.

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light,

interior

light and

ignition switch

When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key, the luggage compartment light, running board lights (on some models) will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For details, see “Interi- or light” on page 105, “Luggage compart- ment light” on page 107, “Ignition switch light” on page 108 and “Running board lights” on page 108 in Section 1–4.) The back window can be opened and closed with the key operation in the back door keyhole. (For details, see “Power back window” on page 26 in this Section.)

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents ex- haust gases from entering the ve- hicle.

(cid:1) Careful attention is needed so as not to get your fingers trapped as the back door automatically closes when it has not been fully closed. (cid:1) Never allow a child to operate the

back door.

NOTICE

(cid:2) To avoid damage to the back door dampers, do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.

(cid:2) Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating. Otherwise, the back door closer may become defective.

When closing the back door, the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. Back door closer: When the back door has not been fully closed, it is automati- cally closed completely. See page 253 when loading luggage.

“Luggage stowage precautions” on for precautions

in Section 2

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Hood

Theft deterrent system

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

locks

To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat- tery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights, and turns on the interior and luggage compartment lights.

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The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure

light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. CANCELING THE SYSTEM The system will cancel under the any of the following conditions: (cid:1) Any of the side doors, back door or

hood is opened.

(cid:1) Any of the side doors or the back door

is unlocked.

(cid:1) The key is inserted into the ignition. (cid:1) The battery terminal is reconnected. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will sound the alarm under the following conditions: (cid:1) If any of the side doors is unlocked or opened without the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter, or if the back door or hood is forcibly opened.

(cid:1) If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

(cid:1) If the ignition is hotwired. The indicator light will come on when the system is activated. If the alarm has been activated and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the side doors and back door will re–lock au- tomatically. After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same in circumstances “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following these ways: (cid:1) Unlock any of the side doors or the back door with the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter.

described

(cid:1) Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

These ways cancel same time.

the system at

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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

is

removed

The indicator light will start flashing when the key ignition switch. (See “Engine immobiliser system” on page 12 in this Section for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

from

the

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, back

door and hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the side doors, back door and hood are closed and locked.

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If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or re- placed, the system will give the alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock any of the side doors or the back door with the key or the wireless remote control trans- mitter, and the alarm will stop. TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

the system as described above. The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re- mote control to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing.

transmitter. Be sure

this operation

3. Unlock any side door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Stopping the alarm as described above. the other 5. Repeat the doors and hood. When hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

testing

for

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

if

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3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right or up and down, and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear one click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully closed. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point 2). Pause slightly before removing it.

Although a click will be heard as you turn the cap to point 1, it does not indicate that the cap can be removed. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

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Electric moon roof

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, ob- serve the following precautions. (cid:2) Apply force only in the turning di- rection to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

(cid:2) Do not tighten the cap further after you hear one click when installing.

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

the

the moon roof, use

To operate switch beside the personal lights. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully open automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will open while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. When the moon roof is opened fully, the deflector will raise to reduce the entering of the strong wind. The angle of the de- flector will be adjusted according to the vehicle speed. To close: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side.

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The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will close while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt up while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. To tilt down: Push “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully tilt down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt down while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. 36

the switch on

the

Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: (cid:1) If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during slide clos- ing operation, the moon roof stops and opens half way, and the deflector stops and raises fully.

(cid:1) If something gets caught between the moon tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and opens fully.

frame during

roof and

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught. If the battery is disconnected or run down, the moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the moon roof. To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the switch on the “TILT UP” side until the moon roof tilts all the way up and then tilts down a little automatically.

Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If the moon roof can- not be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

(cid:1) Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

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(cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

(cid:1) Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

(cid:1) Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

(cid:1) The

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SECTION 1– 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Front seats Fold–down rear seats Head restraints Armrest Seat heaters Seat belts SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti–glare inside rear view mirror Auto anti–glare inside rear view mirror Rear side–view mirrors Sun visors

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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow passengers to sit on top of a folded–down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or cargo area. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow pas- sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

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Front seats— —Front seat precautions (on vehicles with SRS front airbags) Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: (cid:1) Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

(cid:1) Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non–slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

(cid:1) If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

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—Front seat precautions (on vehicles with SRS side airbags)

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. (cid:1) Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

(cid:1) Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

of

front

upholstery

(cid:1) Do not modify or replace the seats or seats equipped with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side air- bags from activating correctly, dis- able the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, re- sulting in death or serious injury.

(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful that the seat does not hit a passen- ger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat–lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- lever and the seat tion adjusting may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB

To change the angle of the seat cush- ion on the front side, turn the knob either way. 3. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat, pull up or push down the lever. 4. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger are sitting up straight and well back If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

in the seats.

5. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH

SUPPORT

Push the control switch on either side. The amount of lumber support will change while the switch is pushed.

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1. DRIVER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH PASSENGER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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—Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger are sitting up straight and well back If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

in the seats.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH

SUPPORT

Push the control switch on either side. The amount of lumber support will change while the switch is pushed.

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1. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat further forward than the front–most lock position.

2. Pull the seatback angle adjusting le- ver to unlock and push down the seatback.

When returning the seatback upright, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with consid- erable spring force. After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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—Flattening seatbacks (power seat)

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back

(cid:1) Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. the seat,

try pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

1. Remove the head restraint. Push the seat position adjusting switch for- ward to slide the seat further for- ward than the front–most position.

2. Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat- back.

After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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Fold–down rear seats

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back

(cid:1) Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. the seat,

try pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

If you are using a trash holder, lower it.

BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear center seat belt buckle as shown in the illustration. This prevents the seat belt buckle from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

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1. Lower the head restraint to the lowe-

st position.

2. Swing

the bottom cushion up by

pulling the lock release strap.

3. Push the

lock release button and

fold down the seatback.

If desired, each bottom cushion may be swung up separately.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 253 for precautions when loading luggage. If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.

in Section 2

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Head restraints

CAUTION

When returning seats to their original position, observe the following pre- cautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sudden stop: (cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.

(cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

(cid:1) Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

(cid:1) Make sure to arrange the buckles of the seat belts in their proper posi- tion and be ready to use.

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WHEN RETURNING THE SEATBACK If you cannot raise the seatback be- cause of the locked seat belt, do not try it forcibly. Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way. Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to slacken the seat belt (1) and let the seat belt retract a little (2).

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. Front head restraints—You can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the base of the head restraint. Rear head restraints—When an occupant sits on the rear seat, always pull up the rear head restraint to the lock position. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

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Armrest

Seat heaters

it out as

the armrest, pull

To use shown above. This armrest is equipped with a cup hold- er and tray. (For details, see “Rear cup holders and tray” on page 232 in Section 1–9.)

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on it.

To turn on the seat heater, move the dial forward (“L” dial for the left front seat and “R” dial for the right front seat). At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heat- er is operating. Move the dial forward or backward to ad- just to the desired temperature. To turn it off, move the dial backward until it stops. When the seat heater is not in use, move the dial fully backward. The key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat heaters.

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CAUTION

NOTICE

(cid:2) Do not put unevenly weighed ob- jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

(cid:2) When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.

(cid:2) To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the system off when the engine is not running.

the seat heater because

Occupants must use caution when op- erating it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; (cid:1) Babies, small children, elderly per- sons, sick persons or handicapped persons

(cid:1) Persons who have delicate skin (cid:1) Persons who are exhausted (cid:1) Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)

To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blan- ket, cushion, or other insulating ob- jects which cover the seat.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” on page 73 in this Section for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

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lap.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in- jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also do not let the child sit on your It does not provide sufficient restraint. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendation.

recommendations. The

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(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 305 in Section 5.)

(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. (cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) (cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

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—Front and rear seat belts

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on page 73 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

then

is

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position. The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down. After adjustment make sure the anchor is locked in position.

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CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.

Take up slack

Too high

CAUTION

(cid:1) Both high–positioned lap belts and loose–fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

Keep as low on hips as possible

the

lap and

the position of

Adjust shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

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—Stowing rear center seat belt buckle

from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- curely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

To release the belt, press the buckle–re- lease button and allow the belt to re- tract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.

The rear center seat belt buckle can be stowed when not in use. Seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the seat back. (See “Fold–down rear seats” on page 46 in this Section.)

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CAUTION

the

accident,

When using the seat belt extender, following precautions. observe Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle the chance of personal injury. (cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.

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(cid:1) Be sure to wear the seat belt with- out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

If

installing a child

(cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

in

the extender

(cid:1) If the seat belt extender has been connected to the driver’s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the driver’s seat, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driv- er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

The driver and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants. The front seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated even with no passenger in the front seat. The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in case of collisions at a certain speeds and angles.

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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle–release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle–release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend- er itself. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

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When the front seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke–like gas may be released. This gas is harm- less and does not indicate that a fire is occurring. Once front seat belt pretensioners the have been activated, the seat belt retrac- tors remain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as- semblies, airbag sensor or surround- ing area or wiring. Doing so may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.