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hard objects such as keys or acces- sories to the ignition switch. 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.

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion switch is set at ON. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are operating proper- ly.

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NOTICE

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

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

(cid:1) The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel, lower portion of instrument panel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

illustration)

the

is

light system monitors

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

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving. The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

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—SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) side airbags and curtain shield air- bags are designed to provide further protection for the driver, front passen- ger and rear outside passengers in addition to the primary safety protec- tion provided by the seat belts.

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the seat belts

In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air- bags work with to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front pas- senger’s or rear outside passenger’s head. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas- senger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passen- ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up, regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 93 in this Section.) The SRS curtain shield airbags may acti- vate even when the side airbags are not activated. Always wear your seat belt properly.

classification

system,

CAUTION

(cid:1) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver, front passenger and rear outside passen- ger seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt prop- erly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. instructions and precautions For concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 67 in this Section.

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(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even is a child seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side air- bag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact of the deploy- ing airbags could cause death or serious injury to the occupant.

if he/she

restraint

(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child Toyota strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and prop- erly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” on page 98 in this Section.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

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 collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration. The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a se- vere impact from the side. Always wear your seat belts properly.

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8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

Collision from the rear

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

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

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The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol- lowing components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. SRS warning light 2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

3. Curtain shield airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

4. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

5. Side airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

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

this

inflators. At

inflators and/or

9. Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. the side and In a severe side impact, curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the side airbag the curtain shield airbag time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the occu- pants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately.

the lateral motion of

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Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

inflate with

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and rear outside passengers must: (cid:1) Wear their seat belts properly. (cid:1) Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Other- wise, he/she may be killed or seri- ously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

(cid:1) Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight the seats with a side airbag and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

the outer side of

to

inflate, since

(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to get his/her head close to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air- bag these airbags could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

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(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat, facing the pas- senger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to get his/her head or hands out of windows, the curtain shield airbags since could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

(cid:1) Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force, or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in injury. Likewise, death or serious the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

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(cid:1) Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook direct- ly.

(cid:1) Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

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

(cid:1) Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars and roof side rails containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidental- ly, resulting in death or serious in- jury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification. If you wish to modify your vehicle for a person with a physical disability, It may consult your Toyota dealer. dangerously the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air- bags operation.

interfere with

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(cid:1) Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail and assist grips. When the curtain shield air- bag inflates, the microphone or oth- er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:1) Modification of the side structure of

the passenger compartment

(cid:1) Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion switch is set at ON. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags and curtain shield air- bags are operating properly.

light system monitors

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

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving. The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

(cid:1) The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

in

(cid:1) The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the curtain shield air- bags inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

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

—Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. This system detects the conditions 1—4 in the table on page 96 and based on these conditions activates or deacti- vates front passenger airbags. The sys- tem monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine condi- tions 1—4. In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly, do not do any of the following: (cid:1) Apply a heavy load to the front pas- senger seat or equipment (e.g. seat- back pocket).

(cid:1) Attach a commercial seatback

table,

etc. to the front passenger seatback.

(cid:1) Put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the seatback from the rear passenger seat.

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If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred: (cid:1) A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

(cid:1) Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

(cid:1) The

front passenger seatback

is

in

contact with the rear seat.

The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights will be illuminated ini- tially when the ignition switch is set at ON. After about four seconds, they will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indicator light be illu- minated.

is

illuminated when an adult

To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur. Make sure that the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illumina- ted, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illuminated, ei- ther ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights indicate the actuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is set at ON with the condition 2 in the table shown below.

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indicator

light and “AIRBAG The SRS warning OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front pas- senger occupant classification system.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Condition detected

by the front

passenger occupant classification system

1. Adult* 1
2. Child* 2 or child

restraint system* 3

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

Indicator/warning light

Devices

“AIRBAG ON” and

“AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights

“AIRBAG ON”

“AIRBAG OFF”

Not illuminated

“AIRBAG OFF”

SRS warning

passenger’s

Front

light

Off

Off

Off

On

seat belt

reminder light

Flashing* 4
Flashing* 4

Off

Off

Front

passenger

airbag

Side airbag on the front passenger

seat

Curtain shield airbag in the

front

passenger

side

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Activated

Activated Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

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

* 1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may * 2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her * 3: Never install a rear- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward- facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 98 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.)

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

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

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following. (cid:1) Do not recline the front passenger seat seatback so that it interferes with a rear seat as it may cause the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light be il- luminated. If the seatback interferes with the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not interfere with the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve- hicle is moving. Reclining the seat- back excessively may lessen the ef- fectiveness of the seat belt system.

(cid:1) Make

the

the

sure

If light

reconnect

passenger

seat. indicator

“AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the the front “AIRBAG OFF” is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG OFF” is illuminated, front passenger the airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious in the event of collision.

indicator

injury

light

(cid:1) If an adult sits

If

is

in

the

the

light

light should be

front passenger seat, the “AIRBAG ON” indicator illumi- “AIRBAG OFF” nated. indicator illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illumi- nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not front the passenger seat fully rearward.

possible, move

If

the

(cid:1) Wear the seat belt properly. (cid:1) Make sure

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

the

in

(cid:1) Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g. seatback pocket).

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(cid:1) Do not remove the seat. (cid:1) Do not kick

the

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

The “AIRBAG ON” indicator light may be illuminated (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy) even if observing the above cautions, when a child sits in, or a for- ward- facing is installed on the front passenger seat. Re- fer to all the cautions in “SRS airbags” on page 78 and “Child restraint” on page 98
in this Section.

restraint

system

child

(cid:1) Do not put weight on the front pas- senger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

(cid:1) Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

(cid:1) Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

(cid:1) When it is unavoidable to install the forward- facing child restraint sys- tem on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the the proper order. (As for the installation order, see “—Child restraint sys- tem” on page 100 in this Section.)

front passenger seat

in

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts” on page 67 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

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(cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. (cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or serious if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

If

installing a child

(cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

(cid:1) Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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

injuring passengers

from

in

it

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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 112 in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” on page 114 in this Sec- tion.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with seat belt

(C) Booster seat

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

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Same angle

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

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

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lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

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

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

the

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

3. While pressing the infant seat

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

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CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

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Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

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

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

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

6. While pressing

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

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CAUTION

CAUTION

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

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

The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light should be illuminated when the ignition switch is set at ON and the child is in the child restraint system after following these pro- cedures. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, remove the child re- straint system and reinstall it with the en- gine off. indicator light is illuminated when the ignition switch is set to ON, then the SRS front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the passen- ger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Re- move the child restraint system and con- tact your Toyota dealer.

the “AIRBAG ON”

If

the

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward- facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward- facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

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(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

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Same angle

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

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

provided insert the

by tab

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

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

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

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

3. While pressing

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

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CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

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

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Same angle

(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

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Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

could

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and cause loose- fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt position as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 67 in this Section for details.

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—Using a top strap

Symbol

Anchor brackets

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

Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of the anchor bracket.

for each

installed

2. To

remove

the child booster seat, the buckle release button and

press allow the belt to retract.

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

2. Open the lid of the anchor bracket.

3. Securely

fasten

the child restraint

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

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 98 in this Section.

install

to

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the head restraint or the seat after securing the child re- straint system.

(cid:1) Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions.

Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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specifications

Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats. Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

Most leaned position

SYSTEM

to

the most

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Adjust

the seatback

leaned position.

Make sure locked securely.

the seat and seatback

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2. Widen

the gap between

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the seatback.

the button on

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

Canada only

Canada only

Type A

Type B

For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 112 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

it should be anchored. (For

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CAUTION

(cid:1) When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

(cid:1) Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

(cid:1) After securing

the child restraint

system, never recline the seat.

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

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SECTION 1- 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors

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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down or for- ward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position.

TILT STEERING WHEEL To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the tilt lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever. When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To change the steering wheel column length, hold the steering wheel, push down the telescopic lock release lever, push or pull the steering wheel to the desired length and return the lever to its original position.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

the auto anti- glare inside

Vehicles with rear view mirror— When the inside rear view mirror surface darkens in automatic mode, the driver’s side and front passenger’s side (on some models) outside rear view mirror surface also darkens to reduce the reflection of the headlights of the vehicle behind you. (For details, see “Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror” on page 121 in this Sec- tion.) When you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” on page 139
in Section 1- 5.)

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.

(cid:1) On some models, since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

NOTICE

The outside rear view mirrors are fixed in place. Do not try to fold the mirrors. It may damage the mirrors.

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—Power rear view mirror control

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjusted Push (right).

the switch at “L” (left) or “R”

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition switch is set at the ACC or ON. Vehicles with the driving position memory system—The position of the outside rear view mirrors and driver’s seat can be memorized. For details, see “Driving posi- tion memory system” on page 60 in Sec- tion 1- 3.

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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is equipped with auto anti- glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving. When the ignition switch is set to ON, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode. The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on.

In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the the mirror surface vehicle behind you, darkens slightly the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function, press the “

to reduce

” switch.

To turn on the automatic function again, press the “

” switch.

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is optimized. When the inside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken the detection of headlights.

in response

to

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

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Sun visors—

CAUTION

Do not slide the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti- glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

To ensure correct functioning of anti- glare mirror sensors the back side of the mirror, do not touch or cover the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

located on

To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2). If glare comes from obliquely behind you, slide the sun visor backward (to position 3).

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—Vanity mirrors

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. Vanity lights— The vanity lights come on when you open the cover. To adjust the brightness of the lights, slide the switch.

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SECTION 1- 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light Front personal lights Rear personal lights Illuminated entry system Windshield wipers and washer Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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