2009 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Pull up the whole seat and remove it. Reinstall the seat lock cover.

Remove the seat anchor cov- ers from the back of the seat cushion. Install the seat anchor covers over the seat anchors.

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n Reinstalling the third seat (vehicles with third seat)

Remove the seat anchor cov- ers. Install the seat anchor covers in the back of the seat cush- ion.

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 lock the seat to the body.

Reinstall the seat lock cover. Reverse STEP1 and STEP2 of removing the third seat. (→P. 53)

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n If you cannot raise the seatback (second seats)

Vehicles without third seats

Release the seat belt lock by:

Pushing on the lower front edge of the seatback to slacken the seat belt. Let the seat belt retract a little.

Vehicles with third seats

Release the seat belt lock by:

Pushing on the lower front edge of the seatback to slacken the seat belt. Let the seat belt retract a little.

n Waterproof and water-repellent seats (vehicles with off-road package) Waterproof and water-repellent seats are installed in your vehicle; however, the water-repellent effect does not last forever.

CAUTION

n Reclining adjustment (vehicles with third seats)

Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined during an accident, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.

n Before folding down or tumbling a rear seats

Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear seats or when there is luggage placed on/under the rear seats.

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CAUTION

n When the seatback is folded

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.

n When folding down, tumbling, folding up or removing the seats

l Do not fold down, tumble, fold up or remove the seat while the vehicle is

moving.

l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. l Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the

seat belt from operating properly.

When removing the third seats: l Do not leave the removed seat loose in the vehicle. l Be careful not to hit a person with the removed seat or drop it on yourself. l Do not sit on or place anything on the removed seat.

n When returning or reinstalling the seats

l Do not return or reinstall the seat while the vehicle is moving. l Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat. l Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the

seat belt from operating properly.

l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat. l Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use. When reinstalling the third seats:

Install each seat in the same position from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent third seat occupants from using the seat belts prop- erly.

n When removing or folding up the third seats

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

n When folding up the third seats

Fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury in the event of an accident or sud- den braking.

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NOTICE

n Before tumbling, folding up or removing the seats

The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.

n Removed third seats (vehicles with third seats)

Avoid putting heavy loads on the seat. The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seat.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Driving position memory system (if equipped)

Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat) can be entered into the computer’s memory and recalled with the touch of a button. Two different driving positions can be entered into memory. n Entering a position into memory

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Turn the engine switch to the ON position. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired positions.

While pushing the SET button, push button “1” or “2” until the signal beeps.

If the selected button has already been preset, the previ- ously recorded position will be overwritten.

n Recalling the memorized position

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

Push button “1” or “2” to recall the desired position.

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n Retained accessory power

Each memorized position can be activated within 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is not in the engine switch.

n If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are

being made The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the button (“1” or “2”) again.

n If the battery is disconnected

The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased when the battery is disconnected.

CAUTION

n Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas- senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi- tion memory button.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Head restraints

n Adjusting the head restraints

Front seats

Vertical adjustment

Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Angle adjustment

Lock release button

Second seats (vehicles without third seats)

Vertical adjustment

Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Lock release button

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Second seats (vehicles with third seats)

Vertical adjustment

Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Vertical adjustment

Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.

Lock release button

Third seats

Lock release button

n Removing the head restraints

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

n Adjusting the rear seat head restraints (vehicles without third seats) or center second seat head restraint and third seat head restraints (vehi- cles with third seats) Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION

n Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. n Correct use of the seat belts

l Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

l Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

l Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. l Do not twist the seat belt.

n Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard.

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n Adjusting the height of the belt

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

Down Push the lock release knob and slide the height adjuster down. Up Move the height adjuster up as needed until you hear a click.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.

n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 117)

n Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 63) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

n People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 113) l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 63 regarding seat belt usage.

n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.

n Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

they are not

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury. n Wearing a seat belt

l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. l Always wear a seat belt properly. l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

l Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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CAUTION

n Wearing a seat belt

l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

l Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. l Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

n Adjustable shoulder anchor

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 death or serious injuries in a collision. (→P. 64)

n Seat belt pretensioners

l Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision. If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

n Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

n Seat belt damage and wear

l Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door. Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

n Seat belt damage and wear

l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly resulting in death or serious injury.

n Using a seat belt extender

l Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

l The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

n When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position. n Tilt steering wheel

to

the

steering the

Hold wheel and pull lever. Adjust ideal position by moving the steering wheel verti- cally. Release the lever.

the

n Telescopic steering wheel (if equipped)

the

Hold steering wheel and press the lever down. Adjust ideal to position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally. Pull the lever up.

the

CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

n After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.

Press the button for longer than 3 seconds to turn auto mode ON/OFF.

The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on. The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the engine switch is turned on.

n To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

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CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted.

Select a mirror to adjust.

(L: left or R: right)

Adjust the mirror up, down, in or out using the switch.

Folding back the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir- rors.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

n Mirror operating conditions

The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.

n When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror

defoggers) Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 240)

n Rain clearing mirrors

The rain clearing mirrors have been coated to spread the raindrops evenly into a thin film (hydrophilic effect) when they adhere to the mirror surface, clearing the driver’s rear view.

n In the following cases, the rain clearing effect will be reduced tempo- rarily, but will recover by exposing the mirrors to bright direct sunlight for 1 or 2 days l After wiping dirt off the mirrors l When the mirrors fog up l After waxing your vehicle in an automatic car wash l After your vehicle has been parked for a long period in a place with no

direct sunlight, such as under ground parking lots

CAUTION

n When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. l Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving. n When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

CAUTION

n When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear

view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

n If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

n When the mirror surfaces freeze (vehicles with mirror defoggers)

To maintain the rain clearing effect, do not scrape any ice off the mirrors using any objects such as a piece of plastic but instead pour warm water or operate the mirror defoggers to melt the ice.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.

One-touch closing* (driver’s window only) Closing One-touch opening* (driver’s window only) Opening *: Pressing

the switch

the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.

in

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches and back window switch.

Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window and back window.

n The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the ON position.

n Operating the power windows after turning the engine switch off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

n Jam protection function (driver’s window only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

n When the battery is disconnected

The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. (driver’s window only)

Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.

CAUTION

n Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

n Jam protection function

l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection

function intentionally.

l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power back window

The power back window can be opened and closed using the switch and key.

From inside

One-touch closing* Closing Opening One-touch opening* the switch

*: Pressing

the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.

in

From outside

Opening Closing Turn the key fully and hold it.

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n The power back window can be operated when

l The engine switch is in the ON position. l The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is working. At that time, the wiper stops working until the window is closed again. If the rear window is not fully closed, the rear window wiper, washer, and defogger will not work.

n Operating the power back window after turning the engine switch off

The power back window can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the engine switch is turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

n Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

n When the battery is disconnected

The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.

Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control linked operation) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 495)

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CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Keep the back door and back window closed. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

n Closing the power back window Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the power back window.

Closing a power back window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

n Jam protection function

l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection

function intentionally.

l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Moon roof (if equipped)

Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. n Opening and closing

n Tilt up and down

Open Close To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

Tilt up Tilt down To stop partway, press the switch lightly.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

n The moon roof can be operated when The engine switch is in the ON position.

n Operating the moon roof after turning the engine switch off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 43 seconds even after the engine switch is turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

n Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while clos- ing, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly. If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens fully.

n Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

n When the battery is disconnected

The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation

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. To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic open- ing and closing functions work properly.

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CAUTION

n Opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

l Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

n Closing the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

n Jam protection function

l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection

function intentionally.

l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof fully closes.

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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. n Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win- dows are closed.

n Opening the fuel tank cap

Pull the fuel filler door lever.

To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 degrees ( ), and then it an additional 30
turn degrees ( ). Pause slightly before removing it.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

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1-5. Refueling

Closing the fuel tank cap

When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard.

n Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

n Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)

CAUTION

n Refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static

electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.

l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

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1-5. Refueling

CAUTION

n Refueling the vehicle

l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

n When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

n Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

n To prevent damage to the fuel filler door

Do not apply excessive force.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.

n System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.

n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

n Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the key

Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Alarm (if equipped)

The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. n Triggering of the alarm

The alarm is triggered in the following situations. l A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the wireless remote control door lock function or key. The doors will lock again automatically.

l The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked. l The battery is reconnected.

n Setting the alarm system

Close the doors and hood, and lock all doors using the wireless remote control or key. The system will be set auto- matically after 30 seconds.

The indicator changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

n Deactivating or stopping the alarm

l Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or key. l Turn the engine switch to the ON position.

(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec- onds.)

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n Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following. l Nobody is in the vehicle. l The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

n Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.) l A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood. l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

n Panic mode

→P. 29

n When the battery is disconnected Be sure to cancel the alarm system. If the battery is discharged before canceling the alarm, the system may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.

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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 41) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (→P. 41) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 69) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 60) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 63)

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CAUTION

n While driving

l Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

l Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

n Adjusting the seat position

l Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

l Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. Curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of front seat occupants and second seat occupants.

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Airbag system components

Side airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Curtain shield airbags Front passenger airbag Side and curtain shield air- bag sensors Front airbag sensors Airbag sensor assembly Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch

light and

Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) Curtain shield airbag sen- sors SRS warning RSCA OFF indicator light RSCA OFF switch Driver’s seat position sen- sor Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas- senger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.

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1-7. Safety information

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

n SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air- bag sensor assemblies, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (→P. 437)

n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

l Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

l A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. l Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

l The front windshield may crack.

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n Operating conditions (front airbags)

l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar- rier that does not move or deform. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 108) n Operating conditions (side airbags)

l The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger com-

partment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.

l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 108)

n Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags)

The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle roll- over. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front impact.

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n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

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

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

l Falling into or jumping over a deep hole l Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situation shown in the illustration.

l The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal. l The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.

n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved 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 suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.

l Collision from the side l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag

(side airbags and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

l Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment

l Collision from the side at an angle

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

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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

l Collision from the front l Collision from the rear l Pitching end over end

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n When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

l The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

l A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

l The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

l The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked or other- wise damaged.

l The portion of the front, center and rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the curtain shield air- bags inside is scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. l 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 the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you now sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat.

Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) 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. • 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 recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals and steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

l The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 113)

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

l Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.

l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger has items resting on their knees.

l Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.

l Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

l Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger airbags deploy.

l Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.

l Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

l Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.

l Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components (→P. 96). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

l Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot. If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation. If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel