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The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)


●A person inside the vehicle opens a


door or the hood.


CTH16AS006


●The battery is recharged or replaced


when the vehicle is locked.


CTH16AS007


■Alarm-operated door lock


●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-


vent intruders.


●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the battery.


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NOTICE


■To ensure the system operates correctly


Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.


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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture


Drive with a good posture as follows:


and to


Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 68) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be easily reached depressed the extent required. (→P. 68) 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. 93) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 83) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 86)


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CAUTION


■While driving


●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.


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


●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.


●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, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.


■Adjusting the seat position


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


gers are not injured by the moving seat.


●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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SRS front airbags


SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components SRS knee airbags Can help provide driver and front passenger protection


SRS side and curtain shield airbags


SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats


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SRS airbag system components


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


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Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) Curtain shield airbag sensors SRS warning light and “RSCA OFF” indicator light Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch Floor sensor Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch


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


■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)


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


(inflating) SRS airbag.


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


●The windshield may crack. ●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer- gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis- tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (→P. 493)


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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)


●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi- mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall 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 and 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.


●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, even if the seat is unoccupied.


■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side airbags)


The SRS side airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force pro- duced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehi- cle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).


■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS curtain shield airbags)


The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover or an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force correspond- ing to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).


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■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.


●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or


hard surface


●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or falling


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


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


■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-


bags) 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.


●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover


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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags


(SRS 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.


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


●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.


●Collision from the front ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover


CTH17AS147


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.


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


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■When to contact your Toyota dealer


In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.


●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.


●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.


●The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.


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


●The portion of the front and rear pillar garnish, or roof interior containing the curtain is scratched, cracked or otherwise dam- aged.


shield airbags


inside


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●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. ●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 sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, 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, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.


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■SRS airbag precautions


CTH17AS014


●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 airbag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS driver airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.


●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 safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 142)


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or


lean against the dashboard.


●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.


●Do not allow the front seat occupants to


hold items on their knees.


●Do not lean against the door, the roof


side rail or the front and rear pillars.


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


CTH17AS015


CTH17AS016


CTH17AS137


CTH17AS018


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■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy.


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


●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys and accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver's seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus causing a danger.


CTH17AS077


CTH17AS020


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■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.


●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,


be sure to remove it.


●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.


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


bag components. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.


●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 airbags have 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 pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.


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■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components


Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front and rear pil- lars, roof side rails or roof head lining


●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the


occupant compartment


●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, or


kangaroo bar etc.)


●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD


players


●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability


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Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover


CTH17AS084


On/off (hold for a few seconds)


Vehicles without a smart key sys- tem: The “RSCA OFF” indicator turns on. (only when the engine switch is in the “ON” position). The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: The “RSCA OFF” indicator comes on. (only when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode). The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.


■This switch only should be used


In a situation where the inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off- road driving).


■Operating conditions when the “RSCA OFF” indicator is illuminated


●The curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a


vehicle rollover.


●The curtain shield airbags will activate in a severe side impact.


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CAUTION


■During normal driving


Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain shield airbags will not activate in the event of an accident, which may cause death or serious injury.


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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system


Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.


Type A


Type B


SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light


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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system ■ Adult*1


Indicator/


warning light


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Devices


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Front passenger knee airbag


Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner


■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4


Indicator/


warning light


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Devices


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Front passenger knee airbag


Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner


“AIR BAG


ON” Off


Flashing*2


Activated


“AIR BAG OFF”*5


Off


Flashing*2
Deactivated Activated


Activated


Deactivated Activated


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■ Unoccupied


Indicator/


warning light


Devices


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Front passenger knee airbag


Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner


Not illumi-


nated


Off


Deactivated Activated


Activated


Deactivated


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■ There is a malfunction in the system


Indicator/


warning light


Devices


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger's seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Front passenger knee airbag


Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner


“AIR BAG


OFF” On Off


Deactivated Activated


Activated


Deactivated Activated


*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 rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture.


*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.


*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 142)


*5: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on


how to install the child restraint system properly. (→P. 146)


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CAUTION


■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted


into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.


●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.


●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment. ●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or


feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.


●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or


press on the seatback with their legs.


●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. ●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.


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■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions


●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, 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 “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.


●When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat in the proper order. (→P. 146)


●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.


●Child restraint systems installed on the second seat should not contact the


front seatbacks.


●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-


ers the seat cushion surface.


●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.


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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems


A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.


Points to remember


Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is


appropriate to the age and size of the child.


● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the


child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 146)


Types of child restraints


Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child: Rear facing — Infant seat/convertible seat


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Booster seat


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CTH17AS112


■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system


●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child


becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.


●If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear


seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 86)


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CAUTION


■Child restraint precautions


●For effective protection in automobile 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 accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.


●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.


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■Child restraint precautions


●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint 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 seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.


●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 and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.


●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.


■When children are in the vehicle


Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead 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.


■When the child restraint system is not in use


●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas- senger compartment.


●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.


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1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints


Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure the child restraints using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system. Vehicles without third row seats


Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outside rear seats. (But- tons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)


Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outside second row seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)


Vehicles with third row seats


CTH17AS142


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Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 86)


Vehicles without third row seats


CTH17AS114


Vehicles with third row seats


CTH17AS115


Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)


An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.


Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)


An anchor bracket is provided for each second row seat.


CTH17AS031


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Installation with LATCH system (rear/second row seats only)


■ Installing on the rear seats (vehicles without third row seats)


STEP 1


Type A


STEP 2


CTH17AS116


Fold the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position. (→P. 72)


Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


Canada only


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If


the buckles onto


the Latch the child LATCH anchors. restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


Canada only


CTH17AS118


■ Installing on the second row seats (vehicles with third row


seats)


STEP 1


Fold the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjustment lever. Return the seatback and secure it at the first lock position. (→P. 72)


STEP 2


Flip the cover.


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Type A


STEP 3


Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


If


the buckles onto


the Latch LATCH anchors. the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


Canada only


CTH17AS086


Type B


STEP 3


Canada only


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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)


■ Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat


Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.


Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.


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STEP 4


While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.


After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.


CTH17AS122


■ Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat


STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3


Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.


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CTH17AS124


Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.


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While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.


After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 154)


CTH17AS126


STEP 5


■ Booster seat


STEP 1


STEP 2


Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.


CTH17AS127


CTH17AS128


Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 86)


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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt


Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.


CTH17AS048


Child restraint systems with a top tether strap


STEP 1


Secure the child restraint system using a seat belt or the lower anchors, and remove the head restraint.


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Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.


Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.


STEP 3


Replace the head restraint.


CTH17AS071


CTH17AS130


■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages


The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819.


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CAUTION


■When installing a booster seat


To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 88) ■When installing a child restraint system


Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat.


●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.


●Only put a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat when unavoid- able. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).


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CAUTION


■When installing a child restraint system


●Vehicles with third row seats: When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible, with the seatback close to the child restraint system.


●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not


twisted.


●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be


sure it is secure.


●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system


manufacturer.


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CAUTION


■Do not use a seat belt extender


If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, 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 sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors


●When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.


●When using


the


left side LATCH anchors for the child restraint system, do not sit in the center seat. Seat belt function may be impaired, such as being positioned overly high or loose- fitting, which may result in death or seri- ous injury in the event of sudden brak- ing or an accident.


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The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing: ■ Starting the engine


→P. 170, 173


■ Driving


STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3


With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 179) Release the parking brake. (→P. 184) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.


■ Stopping


STEP 1


STEP 2


With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (→P. 179)


■ Parking the vehicle


STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3


STEP 4


STEP 5


With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (→P. 184) Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 179) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.


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Starting off on a steep uphill


STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3


Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.


■Driving in the rain


●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the


windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.


●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be


especially slippery.


●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.


■Breaking in your new Toyota


To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec- ommended: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km):


Avoid sudden stops.


●For the first 500 miles (800 km):


Do not tow a trailer.


●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):


• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in the low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.


■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system


Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when- ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down operation.


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■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country


Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 636)


CAUTION


■When starting the vehicle


Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run- ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.


■When driving the vehicle


●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-


erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.


• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler- ator pedals properly.


• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident.


●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.


●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-


tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.


●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi- cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.


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CAUTION


●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.


Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.


●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.


Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.


●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.


Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.


●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.


●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 631


●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving


down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 180)


●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or


outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting in death or serious injury.


●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body


are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.


●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.


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CAUTION


■When driving on slippery road surfaces


●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and


reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.


●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up- shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.


●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.


■When shifting the shift lever


Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.


■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-


tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.


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CAUTION


■When the vehicle is stopped


●Do not race the engine.


If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.


●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.


If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.


●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.


●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.


●Avoid revving or racing the engine.


Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.


■When the vehicle is parked


●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in


the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a


fire.


• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and


plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.


• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi- cle's electrical components.


●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.


●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- cle.


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CAUTION


●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.


●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine


and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.


●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately


after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.


●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.


■Exhaust gases


Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.


●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in

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