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to these grades. These quality grades are molded on the sidewall. Treadwear—The is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1−1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may de- part significantly the norm due to variations in driving habits, service prac- tices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate.


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments and controls


D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the


instrument panel


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1. Side vents


2. Side defroster outlets


3. Tilt steering lock release lever


4. Automatic transmission selector lever


(column shift)


5. Center vents


6. Electric moon roof switch or front


interior light, and front personal lights


7. Power door lock switches


8. Power window switches


9. Seat heater switches


10. Glove box


11. Cup holder


12. Automatic transmission selector lever


(floor shift)


13. Lower vent


14. Parking brake release lever


15. Parking brake pedal


16. Hood lock release lever


Instrument panel overview


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1. Instrument panel light control dial


2. Headlight and


turn signal switch and


front fog light switch


3. Wiper and washer switches


4. Driving pattern selector button


5. Thermometer


6. Clock


7. Emergency flasher switch


8. Car audio


9. Auxiliary box


10. Rear window and outside rear view


mirror defoggers switch


11. Ashtray and cigarette lighter


12. Air conditioning controls


13. Ignition switch


14. Cruise control switch


15. Traction control system off switch


16. Power rear view mirror control switch


17. Headlight cleaner switch


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Instrument cluster overview


1. Engine coolant temperature gauge


4. Odometer and two trip meters


7. Trip meter reset knob


2. Tachometer


3. Service reminder indicators and


indicator lights


5. Speedometer


6. Fuel gauge


8. Theft deterrent system/Engine


immobiliser system indicator light


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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel


Brake system warning light∗1


(type A)


(type B)


Seat belt reminder light∗1


Discharge warning light∗1


Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1


(type A)


(type B)


Open door warning light∗1


Rear light failure warning light∗1


Low oil pressure warning light∗1


SRS airbag warning light∗1


Malfunction indicator lamp∗1


Low fuel level warning light∗1


Traction control system off light∗1


indicator/warning


Low windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid level warning light∗1


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Turn signal indicator lights


Headlight high beam indicator light


Overdrive−off indicator light


Driving pattern indicator light


Cruise control indicator light


∗2


Automatic transmission indicator lights


Slip indicator light


∗1: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning


buzzers” in Chapter 1−5. If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.


∗2:


Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−2
Keys and Doors


D Keys D Engine immobiliser system D Side doors D Power windows D Trunk lid D Hood D Theft deterrent system D Fuel tank cap D Electric moon roof


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Keys (without engine immobiliser system)


Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key. 1. Master key—This key works in every


lock.


2. Sub key—This key will not work in the


glove box and trunk.


To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the atten- dant. Since lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the ve- hicle.


the doors and


trunk


KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.


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NOTICE


the


When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.


z When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth- er vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after taking off other transponder keys (includ- ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.


transponder chip


Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of key. Master key (black)—This key works in ev- ery lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the glove box and trunk. The master key and sub key each have their key head which for the system function, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine. To protect things locked in the glove box or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the atten- dant. Since lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the ve- hicle.


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the doors and


is very


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z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.


z Do not knock the key hard against


other objects.


z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.


z Do not put the key


in water or


wash it in an ultrasonic washer.


z Do not bend the key grip.


z Do not use the key with electromag-


netic materials.


KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.


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Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys- tem or start the engine. For vehicles sold in U.S.A.


FCC ID: MOZ RI−4ATY MADE IN JAPAN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.


The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second to show the system is set. If either of the following indicator condi- tions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. D The light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is set- ting or activating. (See ”Theft deterrent system”.)


indicator


D The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.


D The indicator light flashes unsteady.


Engine immobiliser system


immobiliser system


The engine is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.


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Side doors—


CAUTION


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


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 interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.


interference,


including


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All lock and unlock simulta- neously with either front door. In the driv- er’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc- cession will unlock all the doors simulta- neously.


the doors


LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle. The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.


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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly.


REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to the ”LOCK” posi- tion as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend us- ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.


Driver’s side


Passenger’s side


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—Wireless remote control


CAUTION


Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.


Locking operation


Unlocking operation


THE


AND


”LOCK”


switch or


UNLOCKING


Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or open the trunk lid from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. LOCKING DOORS To lock or unlock all the doors, push the ”UNLOCK” switch of the transmitter slowly and securely. To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time, parking lights, side marker lights and tail lights flash once. Check to see that the doors are securely locked. If any of the doors is not securely closed, in the ignition switch, or locking cannot be performed by the ”LOCK” switch. ”UNLOCK” switch To unlock: Push once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At this time, parking lights, side marker lights and tail lights flash twice.


the key


the


is


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If the ignition key is in the ”ON” position, unlocking cannot be performed by the ”UNLOCK” switch. You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again. If the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera- tion is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.


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OPENING THE TRUNK LID To open the trunk lid, push the trunk lid open switch of the transmitter slow- ly and surely. If the ignition key is in the ”ON” position, the lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid open switch. To open the trunk lid with the master key, see ”Trunk lid” in this chapter.


trunk


”PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the ”PANIC” switch for 2 se- conds blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following: D Push the ”PANIC” switch once again. D Unlock any doors with the key or wire-


to break


less remote control transmitter.


D Open the trunk with the key or wireless


remote control transmitter.


D The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see following ”RE- PLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”. REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.


CAUTION


Special care should be that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents.


taken


NOTICE


When replacing the terminal battery, be careful not to lose the compo- nents.


Replace the transmitter battery by the fol- lowing procedures:


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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the


transmitter case.


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D Turn the key from the ”LOCK” to ”ON”


position.


The ”PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ”ON” position. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS- MITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. D Do not leave the transmitter on places the temperature becomes high


where such as on the dashboard.


D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking


it hard against other


objects or dropping it.


for


transmitters


D Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from a normal distance: D Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.


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that


replacing battery, check


After the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent.


MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T ISC: 1470 K1361
MADE IN U.S.A. This complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.


2. Push the edge of the discharged trans- mitter battery and lift it out as shown in the above illustration.


3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-


tive (+) side up.


Close the transmitter case securely.


NOTICE


z Make sure


the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.


z Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.


z Close the transmitter case securely.


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Power windows


Automatic operation (to open only): Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.


The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.


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Window lock button


OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- DOWS Use the switches on the passengers’ doors. The driver’s door also has switches that control the passengers’ windows. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.


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Trunk lid (type A)—


”Luggage stowage precautions”


To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. in See Part 2 for precautions to observe for load- ing luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.


CAUTION


To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safe- ly.


D When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock button to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.


them


D Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and in a window. Unat- get tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.


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—Lock release lever


—Luggage security system


CAUTION


Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.


To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.


This system deactivates the lock re- lease lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.


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Trunk lid (type B)—


—Lock release button


CAUTION


Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.


To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, push the lock release button in the glove box.


”Luggage stowage precautions”


To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. in See Part 2 for precautions to observe for load- ing luggage. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.


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—Luggage security system


Hood


This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the lock release button from unwanted access. After closing the glove box lid, insert the master key into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release button. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.


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


hood will spring up slightly.


CAUTION


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


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


lever and


lift


auxiliary catch hood.


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


into place.


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


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


indicator


the


Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm under the following conditions: D If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote con- trol transmitter


D If the battery terminal is disconnected


and then reconnected


The indicator light will come on when the system is activating.


Theft deterrent system


To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un- locked or the battery terminal is discon- nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.


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SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn


the ignition key position and remove it.


to the ”LOCK”


The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the (See ”Engine immobiliser system” for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of


ignition


switch.


the


vehicle.


3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and


hood.


The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.


If any of the door is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again. After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same in circumstances ”Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways: D Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”


described


to ”ON” position.


D Unlock any of the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. D Open the trunk with the key or wireless


remote control transmitter.


These ways cancel same time.


the system at


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Fuel tank cap


TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set


the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmit- ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing.


3. Unlock any door from the inside. The


system should activate the alarm.


for


this operation


4. Stopping the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,


If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.


1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the


lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.


CAUTION


D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.


low open The fumes are flammable.


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


the cap


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Electric moon roof


Sliding operation


Tilting operation


CAUTION


D Make sure the cap is tightened se- in


curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.


D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built− in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.


2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.


the cap clockwise


It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.


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the


the moon roof, use


To operate switches beside the interior light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 60
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened. Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE” side. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the opposite side of the ”SLIDE” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the half closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it com- pletely. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite side of the ”UP” side.


You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.


CAUTION


To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent.


D Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be- fore you close the roof. If some- one’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.


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D Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.


D Never sit on


top of


the vehicle


around the roof opening.


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D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti−glare inside rear view


mirror


D Vanity mirrors


Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors


D Seats D Front seats D Driving position memory system D Head restraints D Armrest D Seat heaters D Seat belts D SRS driver and front passenger


airbags


D SRS side airbags D Child restraint


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


CAUTION


D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do top of a not allow sitting on folded−down seatback, or the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.


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D During driving, do not allow pas- to stand up or move sengers around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.


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D Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpect- edly push up the seat position ad- justing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.


—Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.


CAUTION


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


D When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.


D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.


D After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.


Front seats— —Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags)


CAUTION


The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.


D Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer.


for


D Do not use accessories


the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correct- ly, causing death or serious injury.


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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)


1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING


3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE


ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR FRONT)


Turn the knob either way. 4. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE


ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR REAR)


Turn the knob either way.


LEVER


lever up. lean back to the desired angle


Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.


CAUTION


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


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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)


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1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION


ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH


Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats. It might interfere with the seat−lock mechanism. 2. SEATBACK


ADJUSTING


ANGLE


the


SWITCH


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


Separate seat


Bench seat


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CAUTION


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


in the seats.


3. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT


ADJUSTING LEVER


Pull the lever forward until you have reached your desired position. To re- duce the lumbar support, pull the lever back toward its original position.


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Driving position memory system The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver’s seat. Two differ- ent driving position profiles can be en- tered into computer’s memory. Recording a driving position the computer’s memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the ”ON” position and the automatic transmission selector lever is in the ”P” position.


in


SETTING A DRIVING POSITION 1. Adjust the driver’s seat to the de-


sired position.


2. While pushing


the ”SET” button, push button ”1” or ”2” until the sig- nal beeps.


The beep sound means that the positions are recorded in the computer’s memory. By repeating these two steps and pressing the remaining button, the driving position for another driver can be recorded. To set a new memorized position, select the desired position and perform step 2. The previous memory will be erased and the new position will be set.


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CONDITIONS FOR POSITION ACTIVATION D Ignition key ”ON” and shift lever in ”P”


MEMORIZED


position All parts of the memorized positions can be activated. However, if the brake pedal the seat position will not change.


is being depressed,


D Key not in ignition switch and within 30


seconds of opening driver’s door The memorized position can be acti- vated.


If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the memorized driv- ing position profiles is being activated, the operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (”1” or ”2”) again. The driving position memory control sys- tem cannot be operated while the vehicle is moving. If is disconnected, the computer’s memory will be erased and the memorized position will have to be set again.


the vehicle’s battery


To make only slight changes to an already memorized position, the easiest way is to first activate the memorized position, then make the desired changes and perform step 2 above.


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ACTIVATING A MEMORIZED POSITION When you push button ”1” or ”2”, the driving position will be automatically adjusted to the position recorded for that button.


Head restraints


CAUTION


D Do not start the vehicle while the


adjustment are being made.


D Take care not to select the wrong button, or the seat could strike the rear passenger or hit your body against the steering wheel. If this happens, you can stop the move- ment by pressing another driving position memory switch, or de- pressing the brake pedal.


For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. You can also move the head restraint for- ward or backward, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.


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CAUTION


D Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.


D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-


D Do not drive with


straints removed.


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Armrest


Seat heaters


To use shown above.


the armrest, pull


it out as


Front


Rear


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NOTICE


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


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


z To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch on when the engine is running.


To turn on the seat heater, push the switch. The key must be in the ”ON” position. Pushing on the opposite side will turn it off.


CAUTION


the seat heater because


Occupants must use caution when op- erating it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; D Baby, small child, elderly person, sick person or handicapped person


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


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


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


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D Keep the belts clean and dry.


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


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


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


recommendations. The


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CAUTION


the vehicle


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


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


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—Front and rear seat belts (3−point type)


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


then


is


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


CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.


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


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


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


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CAUTION


Take up slack


Too high


lap


D High−positioned


belts


and loose−fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


Keep as low on hips as possible


D For your safety, do not place the


shoulder belt under your arm.


the


lap and


the position of


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


CAUTION


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


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—Front center seat belt (2−point type)


Lengthen


CAUTION


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


Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.


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


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


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—Stowing the front center seat belt


To release the belt, press the buckle−re- lease button.


front center seat belt can be


The stowed when not in use.


Too high


Adjust to a snug fit


Keep as low on hips as possible


Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit.


CAUTION


High−positioned and loose−fitting lap belt could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.


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from your Toyota dealer


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


CAUTION


When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury.


D Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.


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D Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended for.


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


in use, remove the extender


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—Front seat belt pretensioners


CAUTION


D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.


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


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


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The driver and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat.


This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper- ly. This warning light system monitors airbag sensor assembly, seat belt pretensioner assembly, warning interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.)


reminder


”Service


light,


When a seat belt pretensioner is acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke−like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur- ring. Once the seat belt pretensioner has been activated, the seat belt retractor remains locked.


CAUTION


Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as- semblies, airbag sensor or surround- ing area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could re- sult in serious injury. Failure to follow these can result in serious injuries.


instructions


The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. Airbag sensor assembly 3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 4. SRS airbag warning light The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.


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NOTICE


consulting


Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat


belt retractor assemblies


z Modification of the suspension sys-


tem


z Modification of the front end struc-


ture


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


z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole


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SRS driver and front passenger airbags


D If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the preten- sioner.


D The front seat belt pretensioner assem- bly or surrounding area has been dam- aged.


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D The front and side parts of the vehicle (shaded in- volved in an accident not of the extent to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate.


illustration) were


the


the


following conditions occurs,


This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position, or remains on.


to service


D The light comes on or flashes while


driving.


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D The front seat belt pretensioner assem- bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for occupants in the following seats when added to the pri- mary protection provided by the seat belts. D Vehicles with separate front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger.


D Vehicles with bench front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and right−front passenger. They are not designed to protect occu- pant in the center position.


In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likeli- hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt.


CAUTION


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


D The front passenger sit as far back


as possible from the dashboard.


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


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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in- flators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see ”Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.)


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