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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 injury. could result 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.

(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 19 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 15 in this Section.) (cid:1) Operate

the wireless

remote control. remote control” on

“—Wireless

(See page 19 in this Section.)

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 128, “Luggage compart- ment light” on page 129, “Ignition switch light” on page 130 and “Running board lights” on page 131 in Section 1- 5.) 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 28 in this Section.)

To open the back door, push 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 15 in this Section.

(cid:1) All the side doors and back door are locked and unlocked simultaneously with “Side doors” on page 15 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.

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Hood

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

(cid:1) 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 “—Stowage precautions” on page 295
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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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.

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Theft deterrent system

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.

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 immobilizer system” on page 14 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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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.

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(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

the

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

3. Unlock any side door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

4. Stop the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat

the other 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.

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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.

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.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

(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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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

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 a 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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Electric moon roof

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.

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.

the switch on

the

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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.

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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 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

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.

in a serious

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

when you leave your vehicle.

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Rear seats Head restraints Armrest Seat heaters Seat belts SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch Child restraint

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40
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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 any passengers to sit on top of a folded- down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

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

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions 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

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(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

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

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.

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.

(cid:1) Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. (cid:1) Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger 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- tion adjusting lever and the seat 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

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lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

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

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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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Rear seats (vehicles without third seats)— —Folding 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.

Each bottom cushion can be swung up separately.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 295 in Section 2 loading luggage. Each seatback can be folded separately.

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Rear seats (vehicles with third seats)— —Rear seat precautions

CAUTION

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.

(cid:1) Adjustment should not be made

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

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

the seat

(cid:1) When returning seats to their origi- nal position, observe the following precautions in order to prevent per- sonal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: is securely Make sure locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly. Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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WHEN RETURNING THE SEATBACK If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt, do not try to force it. Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way. 1. Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to slacken the seat belt.

2. Let the seat belt retract a little.

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—Adjusting rear seats

(cid:1) The third seats have a maximum capacity of two belted occupants who do not exceed 150 cm (59 in.) in height. Exceeding limits can result in increased risk of seri- ous personal injuries or death.

these

Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- gage compartment. See “—Stowage pre- cautions” on page 295 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

Second seats

Third seats

SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

reclining

the seatback any Avoid more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

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—Tumbling second seats (for third seat entry and enlargement of luggage compartment)

WHEN RETURNING SECOND SEATS Push the seat, swing the whole seat down and swing the seatback up.

to unlock

the knob

BEFORE TUMBLING SECOND SEATS Stow the second seat belt buckles as shown in the illustration. This prevents the buckles from falling out when you tumble the second seat.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you tumble the second seat.

TUMBLING SECOND SEATS Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. Fold down the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjusting le- ver, then swing the whole seat up and forward until they are locked. Tumbling the second seats will enlarge the floor space for third seat entry. It will also enlarge luggage compartment when the third seats are not used. See “—Stow- age precautions” on page 295 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

the

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CAUTION

tumbling seats or

When returning seats to their original positions, ob- serve the following to prevent person- al injury: (cid:1) Do not tumble or return the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Make sure people or

luggage are clear of the seat. Then, hold the seat and slowly move it. Otherwise, people may be injured or luggage may be damaged, if the seat hits them.

(cid:1) Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt, do not try to force it. Release the lock of the seat belt in the following way. 1. Push in the lower front edge of the seatback cushion to slacken the seat belt.

2. Let the seat belt retract a little.

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: (cid:1) Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback or tumbled seat while driving.

(cid:1) Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

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

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—Folding up third seats

BEFORE FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as

shown in the illustration.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you fold up the third seats.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold up the third seats.

2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes

through the hanger.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

CAUTION

The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use.

FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad- justing lever.

Folding up the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 295 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the handle behind the seat, and swing the whole seat up and sideward.

3. Stow the seat leg in the back of the seat cushion. Take the holding strap out of its holder, and attach the strap to the assist grip. Tighten the strap by pulling the end and fix it with Velcro.

CAUTION

When folding up the third seats, fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected inju- ry in the event of emergency braking or collision.

4. Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion, and install them over the seat anchors.

CAUTION

Be sure to apply the covers on the seat anchors, or you may get burned when they become hot.

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—Removing third seats

CAUTION

When folding up seats or returning seats to their original positions, ob- serve the following to prevent person- al injury: (cid:1) Do not fold up or return the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

When returning the third seat to its origi- nal position, stow the holding strap in the holder in the direction shown above. Then do the above procedures in the reverse order.

(cid:1) Be careful not

the seat against a person or drop it on your- self.

to hit

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: (cid:1) Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

(cid:1) Make sure

the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

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

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BEFORE REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Stow the third seat belt buckles as

shown in the illustration.

This prevents the buckles from falling out when you remove the third seats.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you remove the third seats.

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2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes

through the hanger.

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position. Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad- justing lever.

2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the handle behind the seat, and lift the whole seat up. Retract the seat leg into the back of the seat cushion. Then, place the seat on the floor.

CAUTION

The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use.

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4. Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion, and install them over the seat anchors.

CAUTION

Be sure to apply the covers on the seat anchors, or you may get burned when they become hot.

3. Remove the cover and push the seat lock release lever outward to unlock the seat lock, then pull up the whole seat and remove it. After removing the seat, reinstall the cover.

Removing the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 295 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

NOTICE

Avoid putting heavy loads on the re- moved seat. The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled.

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floor and

install them

REINSTALLING THIRD SEATS 1. Remove the seat anchor covers from in the the back of the seat cushion. Hold the seat and engage the seat striker to the seat lock, then place the seat on the floor. Press down the seatback to securely the body.

the seat

lock

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2. Pull out the seat leg from the back of the seat cushion and lock it on the anchor. Reinstall the cover.

3. Raise

the seatback while pushing down the seatback angle adjusting lever.

CAUTION

reinstalling

When removing or the seat, observe the following to prevent personal injury: (cid:1) Do not fold or remove the seat

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

(cid:1) Be careful not to hit the removed seat against a person or drop it on yourself.

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Head restraints

(cid:1) When reinstalling the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against your- self or the vehicle.

To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: (cid:1) Do not sit on or place anything on

the folded seatback while driving.

(cid:1) Do not leave the removed seat un-

secured in the vehicle.

(cid:1) Do not try to sit on or place any-

thing on the removed seat.

Front seats

Second seats—vehicles with third seats

(cid:1) Make sure

(cid:1) Reinstall each seat in its original position. Failure to do so will pre- vent third seat occupants from us- ing seat belts properly. the seat

is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.

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

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Rear seats—vehicles without third seats

Third seats

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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 (vehicles without third seats) and a second center head restraint (vehicles with third seats)—When an occupant sits on the rear seat (ve- hicles without third seats) or second cen- ter seat (vehicles with third seats), 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.

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Armrest

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.

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 262 or “Rear cup holders” on page 263 in Section 1- 10.)

NOTICE

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

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Seat heaters

CAUTION

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not put unevenly weighed ob- jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

(cid:1) 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:1) 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 persons with physical disabilities

(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.

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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. To turn off the seat heater, move the dial backward until it stops. Move the dial forward or backward to ad- just to the desired temperature. When the seat heater is not in use, move the dial fully backward. The key must be in the “ON” position.

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Do not allow any children 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 lap. Holding a child in your arms 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

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 88 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.

CAUTION

the vehicle

(cid:1) Avoid reclining

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. the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may In the contact the shoulder belt. event of a the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of death or personal in- jury.

frontal collision,

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(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.

—Fastening front and rear seat belts

Tab Buckle

(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, or allow them to come into contact with the belt—they may se- verely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 343
in Section 5.)

the belts.

(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.

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tab

the

into

insert

Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the re- tractor and 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.

is

then

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 88 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. 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.

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, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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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 event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der 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.

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.

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—Stowing rear seat belt buckles

Rear center seat—vehicles without third seats

To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. 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.

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Second seats—vehicles with third seats

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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 to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering in- formation is available at your Toyota deal- er.

Third seats

CAUTION

rear seat belt buckles can be

The stowed when not in use. Seat belt buckle must be stowed before you the seatback. (See “—Folding down rear seats” on page 46, “—Tumbling second seats” on page 50, “—Folding up third seats” on page 52 or “—Removing third seats” on page 54 in this Section.)

fold

the

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 an accident, increasing 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.

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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(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.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend- er are not twisted.