1998 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

Traction control system off indicator/warning light∗1

Automatic transmission indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Slip indicator light

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

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

∗2:

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light∗2

D Keys

D Engine immobiliser system

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−2
Keys and Doors

D Side doors

D Power windows

D Trunk lid

D Hood

D Theft deterrent system

D Fuel tank cap

D Electric moon roof

Keys (without engine immobiliser system)

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

lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the

glovebox and trunk.

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

the doors and

trunk

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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

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

NOTICE

the

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

z When starting the engine, do not use the key in contact with another transponder key (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press another key plate against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

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

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

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

z Do not put the key

in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

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Engine immobiliser system

immobiliser system

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

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

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

indicator

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

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Side doors

This device complies with RSS−210 of insudtry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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

CAUTION

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

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with power door lock system—All the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

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

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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

lock

—Wireless remote control

CAUTION

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

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

to

the

lock

lever

the ”LOCK”

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

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the

AND

UNLOCKING

the doors, or activate

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

the key

the

is

if

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

”PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the ”PANIC” switch for 2 se- conds blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter the vehicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting to brake into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop this ”PANIC” switch once again, unlock any door with the key or transmitter, open the trunk with the key or turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to ”ON” position.

the midway, push

the

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the

turn

from

ignition key

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, unlock any door with the key or wireless remote con- trol transmitter, open the trunk with the key or the “LOCK” to “ON” podition. The ”PANIC” mode does not work when the key is inserted in the ignition switch. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS- MITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage on the transmitter. D Do not

the transmitter on the places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

leave

D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

for

transmitters

D Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 2 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance:

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D Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent.

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

D The batteries may have been con- the the batteries,

sumed. Check transmitter. To see ”Replacing transmitter batteries”.

the batteries replace

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Replacing transmitter batteries The expected life of your transmitter bat- teries is about one year. For replacement, use DURACELLr DL2016 or equivalent. a. Using a screwdriver, separate the two halves of the transmitter with the transmit- ter buttons facing down. b. Remove and replace batteries. If you touch a new battery with your fin- gers, clean it with rubbing alcohol. Skin oils may shorten the batteries’ life. c. Reassemble the transmitter case. Make sure the gasket is properly installed. After replacing batteries, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

transmitter

the

Power windows

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

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, they work for 45 seconds even after ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front door is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

the

Window lock button

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

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Trunk lid—

”Luggage stowage precautions”

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

CAUTION

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

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

them

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

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—Lock release lever

—Luggage security system

CAUTION

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

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

This system deactivates the lock re- lease lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected. 1. Push down the security lock levers

to lock the rear seatbacks.

On vehicles with built−in child restraint, only the left seatback has a lock lever and can be lowered. The right seatback cannot be folded down. After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold- ing them down to make sure they are securely locked, otherwise someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.

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Hood

2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclock- wise to deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

To open the hood, do the following. 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

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

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the a uxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

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Theft deterrent system—

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

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip− this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place. If neces- sary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the ”LOCK”

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

ignition

switch.

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and

hood.

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

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

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

indicator

the

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

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

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

described

to ”ON” position.

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

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

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

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

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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

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

D Open the trunk with the key. These ways cancel same time.

the system at

the

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Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

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

low open The fumes are flammable.

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

the cap

if

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage case of an accident.

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

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

the cap clockwise

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

indicator

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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the

To operate the moon roof, use switches beside the personal light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 45
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened. Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN”’ side. The roof will fully open. To stop the roof partway, push the ”SLIDE OPEN” or ”TILT UP” side briefly. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the three−quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

the switch on either

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN” side. You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released except to slide open.

CAUTION

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

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

in a serious

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

D Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

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D Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

D Sun visors

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

CAUTION

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

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

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

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

D Seats D Front seats D Fold−down rear seat D Head restraints D Seat belts D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D SRS side airbags D Child restraint D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors

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

CAUTION

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

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

for

D Do not use accessories

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING

KNOB

Turn the knob either way. 4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUST-

ING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or downward.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

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

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

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

in the seats.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION

HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH

CAUTION

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

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

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

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

in the seats.

3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUST-

ING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or downward

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Fold−down rear seat

1. Pull up the seatback security lock

lever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2. 3. Fold down the seatback. Each seatback may be folded separately. On vehicles with built−in child restraint, only the left seatback can be folded down.

This will enlarge the trunk room as far as the seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage pre- cautions” in Part 2 for precautions to ob- serve in loading luggage.

NOTICE

Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk room will not damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt when the left seatback is folded down.

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CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position: D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged the proper position for ready to use.

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D Make sure the rear center seat belt can be pulled out of the retractor. If it cannot, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback.

Head restraints

Front

Rear

For your safety, adjust the head re- straint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. On some models, you can also move the head If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.

forward or backward.

restraint

CAUTION

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

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

D Do not drive with

straints removed.

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

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D Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers—they may severely weaken the belts.

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

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

recommendations. The

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CAUTION

the vehicle

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

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

—Front and rear seat belts

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

then

is

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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Take up slack

Too high

CAUTION

lap

D High−positioned

belts

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

Keep as low on hips as possible

D For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

the

lap and

the position of

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

CAUTION

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

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

from your Toyota dealer

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

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury. D Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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

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CAUTION

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

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

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

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

in use, remove the extender

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

the

front airbags

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

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

CAUTION

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

instructions

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

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

reminder

“Service

light,

NOTICE

consulting

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

belt retractor assemblies

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

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the

following conditions occurs,

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

to service

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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

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

D The front and side parts of the vehicle in- that did not to

in an accident the seat belt pretensioners

illustration) were

the

in

(shaded volved cause operate.

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

CAUTION

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

D The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

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

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the pri- mary protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likeli- hood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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

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this

However, 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 it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck). It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve- hicle’s two airbags will deploy. For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

Collision from the side

Collision from rear

Vehicle roll−over

The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low−speed frontal collision.

The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration. There may be the case that the SRS air- bag will not activate with such an impact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the threshold above the SRS airbags may not deploy. 42

level,

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air- bags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to pre- vent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happen 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 swellings. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once. A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

the windshield as

CAUTION

D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys- tems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they do not wear the available seat belts. During sud- den braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front pas- senger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To obtain maxi- mum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the ve- hicle must wear their seat belts. Wearing a seat belt during an acci- dent reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

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The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration. 1. SRS airbag warning light 2. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

3. Airbag module

for passenger (airbag

and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

D 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 system. Toyota strongly recommends infants and children be placed in the rear seat of re- strained. The rear seat is the safest for in- structions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

the vehicle and properly

infants and children. For

that all

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D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

the child

to

D For

instructions concerning

the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or serious- ly injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt.

D Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with con- siderable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured. D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see ”Child restraint” in this chapter.

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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, airbag sensor as- sembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

z Repairs made on or near the front end structure, console, steering col- umn, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger’s airbag

D Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear- ward by the force of deploying air- bags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.

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If either of

This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. D The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

front

D The pad section of the steering wheel or cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

passenger

airbag

NOTICE

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

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CAUTION

SRS side airbags inflate with consid- erable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side airbag, Toyota strongly recom- mends that the driver and front pas- senger; D Wear their seat belt D Remain properly seated with their back against the seat at all times.

SRS side airbags

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) side airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belt to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the im- pact mainly on the driver’s or front pas- senger’s chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er in chapter 1−5.)

indicators and warning buzzers”

There may be the case that the SRS side airbags will not activate with such an im- pact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment gets a severe impact from the side. For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

The SRS side airbag system may not inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at an angle, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compart- ment shown in the illustration, which impact is not severe enough for the passenger compartment.

The SRS side airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is rolled over. If the impact on the body of the passen- ger compartment is not strong as illus- trated above, the relevant SRS side airbag may not inflate.

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In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with non−tox- ic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happen 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 swellings. Front seats may be hot for several min- utes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

D The SRS side airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occu- pants can be killed or seriously in- jured by an inflating airbag if they the available seat do not wear belts. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move sideward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To obtain maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers the vehicle must wear their seat belts. Wearing a seat belt during an accident re- duces the chances of death or seri- ous injuries or being thrown out of instructions and the vehicle. For precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.

in

the

The SRS side airbag system mainly con- sists of following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. SRS airbag warning light 2. Side airbag module (airbag and inflator) 3. Side airbag sensor assembly 4. Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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D 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 system. Toyota strongly recommends infants and children be placed in the rear seat of re- strained. The rear seat is the safest for in- structions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

the vehicle and properly

infants and children. For

that all

D Do not allow

to

the child

lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag