Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
STEP 1
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3
Push the “SET” button, then within 3 seconds, push button “1” or “2” until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has already been preset, the previ- ously recorded position will be overwritten.
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■ Recalling the memorized position
STEP 1
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
STEP 2
Push button “1” or “2” to recall the memorized position.
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (vehicles with smart key system)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
STEP 1
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1” or “2” buttons. (→P. 55) Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, then close the driver’s door.
STEP 2
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STEP 3
Push the “1” or “2” button on the driver’s side and the button on the wireless remote control at the same time for about 1 sec- ond until you hear a beep.
STEP 4
Open one of the doors. If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 85)
is pressed, the
■ Canceling the linked door unlock operation
STEP 1
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF. button on the wireless Push the “SET” button and the remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.
STEP 2
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1” or “2”) again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased when the battery is disconnected.
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas- senger. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi- tion memory button.
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Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Lock release button
■Removing the head restraints
Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.
■Installing the head restraints
Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der. Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips. Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard. Releasing the belt Press the release button.
Release button
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■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Down Up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.
Seat belt comfort guide (outside rear seats)
If the shoulder belt sits close to a person’s neck, use the seat belt comfort guide.
Pull the comfort guide from the pocket.
Slide the belt past the slot of the guide.
The elastic must be behind the seat belt.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 3
Buckle, position and release the seat belt.
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision.
The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.
■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 116)
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■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 61) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
■People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 61)
■Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 109) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s
seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 61 regarding seat belt usage.
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.
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■Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
they are not
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at the same time, including children.
●Toyota recommends that children should be seated in the rear seat and
always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
●Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 62)
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CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
■Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap- propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury.
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CAUTION
■Using a seat belt comfort guide
●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must
be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.
●To reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use.
●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder. Failure to observe these precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
■Using a seat belt extender
●Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or injury in the event of a collision.
●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
NOTICE
■When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position. ■ To change the angle
Hold the steering wheel, press the tilt lock release lever, and adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel vertically.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.
■ To change the column length
the
telescopic
Hold the steering wheel and press lock release lever, and adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally.
After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.
to secure
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CAUTION
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
■While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi- cles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Press the button for longer than 3 seconds to turn auto mode on/off.
the
The indicator comes on when auto mode is turned on. Vehicles with smart key sys- tem: The anti-glare mirror is automatically set to auto when- ever “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: The anti-glare mirror is automatically set to auto when- ever the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
turned
is
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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
To ensure correct functioning of the sen- sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result- ing in death or serious injury.
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Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
STEP 1
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left Right
STEP 2
Adjust the mirror.
Up Right Down Left
■The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers) Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (→P. 208)
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■Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror) When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (→P. 70)
■One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and the outside rear view mirrors. (→P. 55)
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors. ●Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger
side mirrors properly.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
■When the mirror heaters are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.
One-touch closing* Closing One-touch opening* Opening *: Pressing
the switch
the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.
in
Lock switch
Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.
Vehicles without smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■When the battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)
STEP 1
Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.
STEP 2
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial settings are complete.
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CAUTION
■When closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
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Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. ■ Opening and closing
■ Tilt up and down
Open Stops just before it is opened fully. Press the switch again to fully open. Close To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
Tilt up Tilt down To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed.
■To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened automatically (just before fully opened position).
■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
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■When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
STEP 1
Open the window halfway. Hold down “TILT UP” switch during the following moon roof sequence: Tilt up → Tilt down → Slide open (fully open) → Slide close (fully close) To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic open- ing and closing functions work properly.
STEP 2
STEP 3
CAUTION
■When opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■When closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. ■ Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
the
Press opener switch.
fuel
filler door
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Closing the fuel tank cap
1-5. Refueling
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap clockwise until you hear a click. The cap will revolve slightly in the opposite direction once released.
■Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)
■Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)
■When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened using the inside switch because the battery discharged or for any other reason.
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CAUTION
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury. ●Before opening the fuel door, touch the vehicle or some other metal sur-
face to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity because sparks resulting from static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury. ●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys- tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. Vehicles without a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object. ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■For proper system operation
Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Alarm∗
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. ■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations. ● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock func- tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked. ● Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor: The side windows
are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The system will be set automati- cally after 30 seconds.
indicator
The light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm. ● Unlock the doors or trunk. ● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following: ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) ●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood. ●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.
Vehicles without smart key system
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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.
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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
and to
Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (→P. 50) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 68) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 59) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 61)
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CAUTION
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. Knee airbag Can help provide driver protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbag Can help protect the torso of the front occupants. Curtain shield airbag Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear outboard occupants.
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Airbag system components
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Front airbag sensor Front passenger airbag “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Side airbag Curtain shield airbag Side and curtain shield airbag sensor SRS warning light Curtain shield airbag sensor
Driver’s seat position sensor Knee airbag Airbag sensor assembly Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
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Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air- bag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
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■Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12-19 mph (20-30 km/h) frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).
●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
●The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate, if there is no passen- ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air- bag may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 103)
■Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the even of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre- sponding to the impact force produced by a 3300 lb. (1500 kg) vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehi- cle orientation at a speed of 12-19 mph (20-30 km/h)).
●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact the side.
●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate, if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 103)
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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or vehicle falling
■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.
●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag
(side and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment
●Collision from the side at an angle
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.
●Collision from the front ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover
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■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
●A portion of the doors is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel, front passenger airbag cover or lower portion of is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.
instrument panel
the
●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of
inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen-
ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 109)
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CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad or lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.
●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.
●Vehicles without smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys or accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus causing a danger.
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CAUTION
●If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air- bag components shown on P. 91. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnish, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.
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CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rail
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.)
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD
players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
■ Adult*1
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
“AIR BAG
ON” Off
Flashing*2
Activated
■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Devices
“AIR BAG
OFF”*5
Off
Flashing*2
Deactivated
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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■ Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Not illumi-
nated
Off
Deactivated
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Deactivated
■ System malfunction
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
“AIR BAG
OFF” On Off
Deactivated
Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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*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 recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture. In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*2: *3: When a large child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 109) In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 113)
*5:
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