2013 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

various designated seating capacities

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8-1. Specifications

Designated seating capacity, Number of

occupants 2 through 4

5 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 20

Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally loaded

vehicle 2 in front

2 in front, 1 in second

seat

2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat, 1

in fourth seat

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Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to suit your preferences. Programming these pref- erences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toyota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func- tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Customizable features

Vehicles with a Display Audio system: Settings that can be changed using the Display Audio system (For further information on customizing settings using the Display Audio system, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Man- ual”.) Vehicles with a navigation system: Settings that can be changed using the navigation system (For further information on customizing settings using the naviga- tion system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available

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Item

Function

Default setting

Custom-

ized setting

On

On

Off

Off

— O O

— — O

Level 5 Off to level

O O O

Operation signal (Emergency flashers) Operation signal (Buzzer) Operation buzzer vol- ume

door

Time elapsed before automatic lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked

60 sec- onds

Off

30 sec- onds

120 sec-

onds

— O O

Smart key system and wire- less remote control (→P. 106)

91,

Open buzzer

door warning

Smart key sys- tem (→P. 91)

Smart key system

Number of permissible times of continuous smart lock

On

On

Off

Off

— — O

— — O

Twice

Unlimited — — O

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Default setting

Custom-

ized setting

Wireless remote control

On

Off

— — O

Unlocking operation

Wireless remote control (→P. 106)

Panic function

Driver's

door

unlocked in one step, all doors

unlocked

in two steps On

Trunk unlocking opera- tion

Press and

hold (short)

Unlocking using a key

Driver's

door

unlocked in one step, all doors

unlocked

in two steps

All doors unlocked in one step.

Off Off Press twice

One short

press

Press and hold (long)

All doors unlocked in one step.

— O O

— — O

— — O

— O O

Door lock (→P. 109)

Speed-detecting auto- matic door lock function Opening driver's door unlocks all doors Shifting gears unlocks all doors. Shifting gears to posi- tion other than P locks all doors.

to P

Off

Off

On

On

On

On

Off

Off

O O O

— O O

O O O

O O O

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Item

Function

Trunk (→P. 112)

Trunk switch

opener main

Default setting

Activated

Full

Driver’s

seat

60 sec- onds

Driver’s seat movement when exiting the vehi- cle* Seats operated by the linking driving position memory with door unlock operation* Time elapsed before the engine switch related messages on the multi- information display turn off

Light sensor sensitivity

Level 3

Time elapsed before headlights automatically turn off after doors are closed

30 sec- onds

Custom-

ized setting Deacti- vated

Off

Partial

Driver’s seat and passen- ger’s seat 30 sec- onds

600 sec-

onds

Level 1 to

0 seconds

60 sec- onds 90 sec- onds

O O O

— — O

— — O

O O O

O O O

Front seats (→P. 117)

Engine switch (→P. 155)

Automatic light con- trol system (→P. 168)

Lights (→P. 168, 172)

running

Daytime light system (except Canada) Automatic high beam*

On

On

Off

Off

O O O

— — O

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Item

Function

Default setting

Interior tion control

lights

illumina-

On

Time elapsed before lights turn off*

15 sec- onds

Center console spot light Operation when the doors are unlocked Operation the after engine switch turned off Operation when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person Ambient lights* Outer foot lights*

On

On

On

On

On On

Time elapsed before the outer foot lights turn off*

15 sec- onds

Illumination (→P. 254)

Custom-

ized setting

Off

Off

7.5 sec-

onds 30 sec- onds Off

Off

Off

— — O

— O O

— — O

— — O

— — O

Off

— — O

— — O — — O

— O O

Off Off Off 7.5

seconds

30

seconds

when

Enable/disable opera- tion of the outer foot lights you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person* opera- Enable/disable tion of the outer foot lights when the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch*

On

Off

— — O

On

Off

— — O

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Item

Function

Default setting

Custom-

ized setting

Instrument panel (→P. 79) Automatic air condi- tioning sys- tem (→P. 238) Touch but- ton (on the center panel) (→P. 238, 249)

Rear sunshade* (→P. 278)

Instrument panel auto dimmer control

light

Level 3

Level 1 to

— — O

A/C auto switch opera- tion

Auto

Manual — O O

Button sensor sensitivity

Level 3

Level 1 to

— — O

Reverse operation

On

Off

— — O

Time elapsed before the reverse operation fea- ture activates

0.7

seconds

0 second

0.9

seconds

1.2

seconds

— — O

*: If equipped

CAUTION

■During customization

As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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NOTICE

■During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus- tomizing features.

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Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system opera- tion after such cases as the maintenance being performed on the vehicle:

Item

When to initialize

Reference

Maintenance data

Tire pressure warning sys- tem

• After the maintenance is per-

formed

• When changing the tire size • When changing the tire infla- tion pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight, etc.

P. 310

P. 336

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi- cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi- fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as: ●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system ●Dynamic radar cruise control system ●Cruise control system ●Anti-lock brake system ●SRS airbag system ●Seat belt pretensioner system Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe- cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

• Engine speed • Accelerator status • Brake status • Vehicle speed • Shift position The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con- versations, sounds or pictures. ● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc- tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except: • With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

• For use by Toyota in a law suit • For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

the vehicle is leased

ment agency

vehicle owner

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser- vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

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Event data recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur- pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

pedal; and,

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa- tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. ● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-

cle) is obtained

ment agency

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit However, if necessary, Toyota may: • Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance • Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor- ate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo- nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con- trol batteries.

CAUTION

■General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi- cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents. Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key. Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Before driving

Floor mat Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

*: Always align the

marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to an accident, or leading to death or a serious injury. ■When installing the driver’s floor mat

●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.

●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. ●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other. ●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

■Before driving

●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.

●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not inter- fere with the floor mat.

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For safety drive

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.

Correct driving posture

Adjust the angle of the seat- back so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (→P. 116) Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. (→P. 116) Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the airbag is fac- ing your chest. (→P. 124) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 121) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 28)

Correct use of the seat belts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. (→P. 28) Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 51)

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Adjusting the mirrors Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (→P. 125, 127)

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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

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.

●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 and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to

feel tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con- tinue driving and take a break immediately.

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Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving 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 shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seat- back. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.

Release button

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Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occu- pants by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal col- lision.

The pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side colli- sion. The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.

Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system) If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the front seat belts will retract before the collision. (→P. 216)

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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

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

■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. 55)

■Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 51)

●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (→P. 28) ■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 collisions.

■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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure 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 once, including children.

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

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

●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. 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.

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 28) Women who are pregnant should posi- tion the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoid- ing belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

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CAUTION

■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 28)

■When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■Seat belt pretensioners

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.

■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. 29)

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CAUTION

■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 death or serious injury.

●Ensure that the belt and plate 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 the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.

■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 serious injury in the event of an accident.

●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 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.

◆ SRS front airbags

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

◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags

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

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impact sensors (front

Front impact sensors Knee airbags Side doors) Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Front passenger airbag Front side airbags Curtain shield airbags “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Side impact sensors (front) Rear side airbags

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Side impact sensors (rear) Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sensor SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Airbag sensor assembly

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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

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

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-

als 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 front seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passenger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS front airbags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 51)

●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

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

●Do not allow the front seat occupants to

hold items on their knees.

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

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

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

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

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

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

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

be sure to remove it.

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

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

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

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

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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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 airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails

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

occupant compartment

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

garoo bar etc.)

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

players

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

■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, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

●The windshield may crack. ●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (→P. 290)

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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

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●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,

which can move or deform on impact

• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck

●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-

tensioners will activate.

●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air- bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 44)

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

●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe

frontal collision.

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

a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration. ●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

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

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

bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally 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 sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and

curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags 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. ●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger compart- ment

●Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally 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 *: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) upon frontal impact.

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■When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. ●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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

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

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

●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

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Front passenger occupant classification system

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

SRS warning light 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

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

SRS warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger knee airbag

Off

Off*2 or flashing*3

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

■ Child restraint system with infant*5

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

SRS warning light

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”*6

Off

Off*2 or flashing*3
Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger knee airbag

Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Activated

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■ Child*4

Indicator/

warning light

Devices

■ Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light