2005 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the under- side of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator light

4. Airbag module for front passenger

(airbag and inflator)

5. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

6. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

7. Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

75

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

8. Driver’s seat position sensor 9. Airbag sensor assembly 10. Airbag module for driver

(airbag and inflator)

fills

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the infla- tors very quickly the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately. 76

injuries, especially

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.

touch! The airbags

the occupant

CAUTION

The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.

For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seating position, see “—Front seat precautions” on page 42 in this Section.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

D Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.

D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 95 in this Sec- tion.

D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag sys- tem. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Like- wise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

77

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

is

in use, since

D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

the

D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may pre- vent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification. If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability, con- sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation.

78

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

NOTICE

consulting

front airbag system

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can in- terfere with proper operation of the SRS in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are oper- ating properly.

z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

steering

column,

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

indicator

light system monitors

This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- er’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt front passenger occupant buckle switch, classification system and light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat- ors, warning light, “RSCA OFF” indicator light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers” on page 145 in Section 1−6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in- dicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

D The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard (shaded in the illustra- tion) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

79

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

—SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) side airbags and curtain shield air- bags are designed to provide further protection for the driver, front passen- ger and rear seat passengers∗1/second seat passengers∗2 in addition to the pri- mary safety protection provided by the seat belts. ∗1: Without third seats ∗2: With third seats

80

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Roll sensing function: In response to a vehicle rollover, the cur- tain shield airbags on both sides work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front passenger’s or rear/second passen- ger’s head and help prevent them from being the vehicle. (This function can be turned off if inflation is not desired. See “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch” on page 94 in this Section.) The SRS curtain shield airbags may acti- vate even when the side airbags are not activated. Always wear your seat belt properly.

thrown out of

In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbags in the impacted side work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest. The SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front passenger’s or rear/second passen- ger’s head and help prevent them from being thrown out of the vehicle. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas- senger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passen- ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occu- pant in the seat. (As for the front passen- ger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 90 in this Section.) The SRS curtain shield airbag on the pas- senger side are activated even with no passenger in the front seat or rear/second outside seat.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

to

D The SRS side airbag and curtain is designed shield airbag system the only as a supplement the driver, primary protection of front passenger and rear /second passenger seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passen- gers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 63 in this Section.

D Do not allow anyone to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even is a child seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side air- bag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact of the deploy- ing airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the occupant.

if he/she

restraint

D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child Toyota strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and prop- erly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” on page 95 in this Section.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

81

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Collision from the rear

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a front or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed side collision.

The SRS side airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration. The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe the side. Always wear your seat belts properly.

impact

from

from

The curtain shield airbags may not acti- if the vehicle is subjected to a vate collision the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustra- tion. The curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe the side or vehicle rollover. Always wear your seat belts properly.

impact

from

82

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Collision from the front

Collision from the rear

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

The angle of vehicle tip−up is marginal

Skidding vehicle hitting a curb stone

Pitch end over end

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The curtain shield airbags may inflate if the angle of vehicle tip−up is margin- al or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb stone laterally as shown in the illustration.

The curtain shield airbags are not gen- erally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a low−speed side collision.

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

83

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

9. Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. the side and In a severe side impact, curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the side airbag the curtain shield airbag time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the occu- pants. In a vehicle rollover, the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator. At this time, a chemical reaction in the airbags to help restrain the with non−toxic gas lateral motion of the occupants.

the lateral motion of

inflators quickly

inflators and/or

inflators. At

this

fills

the

When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately. Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, front, center and rear garnish and roof interior may be hot for several minutes, but them- selves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

the airbags

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol- lowing components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. SRS warning light 2. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator light

3. Curtain shield airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

4. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

5. Side airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

6. Curtain shield airbag sensors 7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors

84

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

inflate with

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and rear/second passengers must: D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

Improper sitting and wearing of the seat belts may not retain you inside the vehicle.

D Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Other- wise, he/she may be killed or seri- ously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

the outer side of

to

Type A

Type B

85

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

D Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indica- tor light is off. The curtain shield airbags will not inflate in a vehicle rollover if this indicator light is on and you may be killed or seriously injured. For details, see “Roll sens- ing of curtain shield airbags off switch” on page 94 in this Section.

86

inflate, since

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air- bag these airbags could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

D Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat, facing the pas- senger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head or hands out of windows the curtain shield airbags since could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in injury. Likewise, death or serious the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object near the area where the curtain shield airbags ac- tivate such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front, center and roof side garnish, roof interior or assist grips. When the curtain shield airbags the micro- phone or other device or object will be hurled with great force or the curtain shield airbags may not acti- vate correctly, which could result in death or serious injury.

inflate,

87

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

D Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook direct- ly.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such changes 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.

88

D Do not disassemble or repair the front pillars and roof side rails con- taining the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the sys- tem or cause the curtain shield air- bags to inflate accidentally, result- ing in death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or change the sus- pension system. Such changes may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could re- sult in death or serious injury.

the manufacturer’s

D Do not use tires or wheels other than recom- mended size. Such a use may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally, which could result in death or serious injury. For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 382 in Section 7−2.

D Do not place luggage heavier than specified on the roof luggage carri- er. Such luggage may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, which could in death or serious injury. For details, see “Roof luggage carrier” on page 276 in Section 1−10.

result

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification. If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with physical disability, con- sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- gerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags op- eration.

NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

z Modification of the side structure of

the passenger compartment

z Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are operating properly.

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

indicator

light system monitors

This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- er’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt front passenger occupant buckle switch, classification system and light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat- ors, warning light, “RSCA OFF” indicator light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers” on page 145 in Section 1−6.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in- dicator light will indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

89

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags have been inflated. D The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

in

D The portion of

the front, center and rear garnish, and roof interior contain- ing inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

the curtain shield airbags

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

90

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

—Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. This system detects the conditions 1—4 in the table on page 92 and based on these conditions activates or deacti- vates the airbags and the front passen- ger’s seat belt pretensioner. The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1—4. In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly, do not do any of the following. D Put a heavy load on the front passen-

ger seat.

D Attach a seatback passenger seatback.

table to the front

D Put weight on the front passenger by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seatback from the rear pas- senger seat.

The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light indicates the ac- tuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger’s seat belt preten- sioner. The “OFF” when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the condition 2 in the table shown below.

light will

indicator

indicate

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred: D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

D The

front passenger seatback

is

in

contact with the rear/second seat.

To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur. Make sure that the “ON” indicator is illu- minated when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “OFF” indica- tor is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

indicator still remains

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light will indicate “ON” and “OFF” when the is turned the “ON” position. After about four seconds, it will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant clas- sification system operates and judges whether to indicate “ON” or “OFF”.

ignition key

to

The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicate “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occupant classification system.

light will

indicator

91

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Indicator/warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the front passenger

occupant classification

system

1. Adult∗1
2. Child∗2 or child

restraint system∗3

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

Front

passenger occupant

classification indicator light

“ON”

“OFF”

Not

illuminated

“OFF”

SRS warning

light

Off

Off

Off

On

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

reminder light

Flashing∗4
Flashing∗4

Off

Off

Front

passenger

airbag

Side airbag on the front passenger

seat

Curtain shield airbag in the

front

passenger

side

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

∗1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may ∗2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her ∗3: Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 95 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.)

as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

∗4: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

92

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following. D Make sure the front passenger oc- cupant classification indicator light indicates “ON” when using the seat belt extender for the front passen- ger seat. If the indicator light indi- cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- er tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Recon- nect the seat belt extender after making sure the indicator light indi- cates “ON”. If you use the seat belt extender while the light indicates “OFF”, the front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not acti- vate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

indicator

that

touches

indicates

D Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a second seat. This may cause the “OFF” indicator to be illuminated, which the passen- ger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback the rear/second seat, return the seatback to a posi- tion where it does not touches the second seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system. D If an adult sits in the front passen- ger seat, the occupant classification indicator light should indicate “ON”. If the “OFF” indicator is illumina- ted, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “OFF” indica- tor still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear/second seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

the

D Wear the seat belt properly. D Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted into the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

D Do not put a heavy

in the front passenger seatback pocket or attach a seatback table to the front passenger seat seatback.

load

D Do not put weight on the front pas- senger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear/second pas- senger seat.

D Do not let a rear/second passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

D Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

D Child restraint systems installed on rear/second seat should not

the contact the front seatbacks.

93

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch

D When it is unavoidable to install the forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Installation with seat belt” on page 98 in this Section.)

front passenger seat

in

the

D Do not remove the front seats. D Do not kick

front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunc- tion of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer im- mediately.

if observing

The front passenger occupant classifica- tion indicator light may indicate “ON” (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy) even the above cautions, when a child sits in, or a forward−facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. Refer to all the cau- tions in “SRS airbags” on page 73 and “Child restraint” on page 95 in this Sec- tion.

94

The roll sensing of curtain shield air- bags off switch (“RSCA OFF” switch) can turn off the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners in a vehicle rollover. This switch should only be used if inflation is not desired (such as extreme off−road driving).

the

function

turned on.

is roll sensing

When you push the “RSCA OFF” switch for a few seconds with the ignition switch on, the “RSCA OFF” indicator light comes on and the roll sensing function is turned off. When you push the switch again, the indicator light goes off and the roll sens- ing (For details about function, see “—SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 80 in this Section.) In a severe side impact, the curtain shield airbags on impacted side will inflate even if the roll sensing function is turned off. (For details about the curtain shield air- bags, see “—SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags” on page 80 in this Sec- tion.) In a severe frontal impact, the seat belt pretensioners will work even if the roll sensing function is turned off. (For details about the seat belt pretensioners, see “—Seat belt pretensioners” on page 69 in this Section.) If the ignition switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” with the roll sensing function off and then the ignition switch is turned back to “ON”, the roll sensing function will turn back on automatically.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

CAUTION

D Before normal driving, make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is off.

light

D When the roll sensing function is turned off (and the “RSCA OFF” indicator is on), the curtain shield airbags and seat belt preten- sioners will not work in a vehicle rollover. Turning off the curtain shield airbags and seat belt preten- sioners reduces occupant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide in- crease the likelihood of death or serious injuries.

in accidents and

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819. 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. See “Seat belts” on page 63 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

D Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear− facing child is installed on front passenger seat.

restraint system the

classification

95

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

If

installing a child

D 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.

D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

96

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. restraint system should be The child installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

than

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 108 in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” on page 112 in this Sec- tion.

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

(B) Convertible seat

97

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

—Installation with seat belt

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only.

98

CAUTION

classification

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear− facing child is front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the second (or third) seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front (or second) seats. Otherwise, the child or front (or second) seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

the

To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

99

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

100

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

6. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

tion.

2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on front passenger seat.

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

101

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward−facing or rear−facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

The occupant classification indicator light should indicate “OFF” when the ignition key is “ON” and the child is in the child restraint system after following these pro- cedures. The “OFF” indicator indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side air- bag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the indicator light indicates “ON”, re- move the child restraint system and rein- stall it with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If the indicator light still indicates “ON” when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, then the SRS front passenger airbag and side air- bag on the passenger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child restraint system and contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward−facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward−facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

CAUTION

classification

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the front passenger occupant indicator light indicates “OFF”. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front passen- ger airbag could cause death or se- rious injury to the child if the rear− facing child is front passenger installed on seat.

restraint system the

102

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the second (or third) seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front (or second) seats. Otherwise, the child or front (or second) seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

103

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

Move seat fully back

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

104

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

105

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the front pas- senger occupant classification indi- cator light indicates “OFF”, because the front passenger airbag could in- flate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward−facing position only.

106

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

could

D Both high−positioned lap belts and cause loose−fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

107

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 63 in this Section for details.

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

—Using a top strap (vehicles without third seats)

Anchor brackets

Symbol

2. To remove the child restraint system, the buckle release button and

press allow the belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Use the anchor brackets behind the rear seatbacks to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets.

for each

installed

108

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Raise the anchor bracket.

3. Fix the child restraint system with

the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 95 in this Section.

install

to

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

109

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

—Using a top strap (vehicles with third seats)

4. Replace the head restraint.

Lower the anchor bracket when it is not in use.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

110

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

Anchor brackets

Symbol

Use the anchor brackets behind the sec- ond seatbacks to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are second seat. This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets.

for each

installed

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Open the anchor bracket cover.

111

2005 4RUNNER from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM35843U)

’05 4Runner_U (L/O 0409)

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (vehicles without third seats)

4. Replace the head restraint. Close the anchor bracket cover when the anchor bracket is not used.

specifications