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Foreword


Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.


Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve- ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. 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.


TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION


(cid:1) 1996 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.


New vehicle warranty


Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: (cid:2) New vehicle warranty (cid:2) Emission control systems warranty (cid:2) Others


For further information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.


Your responsibility for maintenance


It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de- tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in- cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched- uled maintenance information, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte- nance Schedule”.


Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota


A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces- sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either 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. Modification with non genuine Toyo- ta products could affect its performance, safety or du- rability, and may even violate governmental regula- tions. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.


Spark ignition system of your Toyota


The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re- quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard.


Installation of a mobile two-way radio system


As 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, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea- sures or special instructions regarding installation.


Scrapping of your Toyota


The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains ex- plosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re- moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve- hicle.


Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments and controls


(cid:1) Instrument panel overview (cid:1) Instrument cluster overview (cid:1) Indicator symbols on the


instrument panel


Instrument panel overview


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Instrument cluster overview


Without tachometer


With tachometer


Indicator symbols on the instrument panel


Brake system warning light *1


Seat belt reminder light*1


Discharge warning light*1


Open door warning light*1


SRS airbag warning light*1


Turn signal indicator lights


Headlight high beam indicator light


Low oil pressure warning light*1


Overdrive-of f indicator light


Malfunction indicator lamp*1


Cruise control indicator light*2


Anti-lock brake system warning light *1


Rear window defogger indicator light


*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning


buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.


*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.


Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors


(cid:1) Keys (cid:1) Side doors (cid:1) Power windows (cid:1) Trunk lid (cid:1) Back door (cid:1) Hood (cid:1) Theft deterrent system (cid:1) Fuel tank cap (cid:1) Electric sun roof


Keys (sedan)


The master key works in every lock. The subkey will not work in the trunk. To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant. Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you acci- dentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.


Keep the key number 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 (wagon)


Side doors


The key works in every lock. Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you acci- dentally lock your key inside the vehicle.


Keep the key number 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.


LOCKING WITH KEY Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to lock and towards the back to unlock. Vehicles with power door lock sys- tem—All the side doors and back door 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 side doors and back door simultaneously.


LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Push in the lock button to lock and pull it out to unlock. Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door. Be care- ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.


LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH To lock all the side doors simulta- neously, push the switch on the LOCK side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.


CAUTION


Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, espe- cially when small children are in the vehicle. 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.


Power windows


The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi- tion. 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.


LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTOR Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK” 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 using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.


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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.


OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- DOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switch on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s window. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. For driver and front passenger’s use— To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. For rear passengers’ use- To open: Push on the lower side of the switch. To close: Push on the upper side of the switch. If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door, the passenger’s win- dows cannot be operated.


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Trunk lid (sedan)—


—Lock release lever


CAUTION


To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a clos- ing window, it could result in a seri- ous injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.


(cid:1) 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 them from making unex- pected use of the switches.


(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a win- dow. Unattended children can be- come involved in serious acci- dents.


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


To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in 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


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.


—Luggage security system (with fold-down rear seat)


—Luggage security system (without fold-down rear seat)


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 can- not be folded down. After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold- ing them down to make sure they are se- curely locked, otherwise, someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.


2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.


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


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Back door (wagon)—


—Locking with power back door lock


Hood


To open the back door from the out- side, insert the key and turn it counter- clockwise to unlock. Then pull the handle and raise the back door. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securley closed.


CAUTION


Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the lug- gage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from enter- ing the vehicle.


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To lock the back door, push the switch on the LOCK side. To unlock the back door, push the switch on the UNLOCK side. You can, of course, lock and unlock the back door manually.


To open the hood, pull the hood lock release lever under the dash. The hood will spring up slightly. In front of the vehicle, press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Then 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 and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.


CAUTION


After inserting the rod, make sure it supports the hood securely.


Theft deterrent system


To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter- minal is disconnected and then recon- nected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut.


SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position. 2. Have all passengers get out of the ve- hicle. 3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood. The indicator light will come on when all the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood are closed and locked. As the side doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 se- conds before the setting, during which the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting. Be careful not to use the key when open- ing either front door. This will cancel the system.


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4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indica- tor light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is open at that time, the set- ting is interrupted until it is closed and locked. 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 and cut the starter circuit under the following condi- tions:


(cid:1)


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If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is unlocked without using the key If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected


After 1 minute, the alarm will automatical- ly stop with the starter circuit cut kept on. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm each time alll the side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood are closed after the alarm stops. The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions:


(cid:1)


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If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is opened If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected


Stopping the alarm Turn the igniion key from the ”LOCK” to ”ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop- ping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood is opened. Interrupting the setting With the system set, the trunk and back door can be opened with the key without activating or cancelling the system. While it is open, the side doors and hood may be opened in addition. However, when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is activated. To resume the setting, close and lock the side doors, trunk, back door and hood. The trunk and back door must be closed with the key removed. CANCELLING THE SYSTEM Unlock either front door with the key. This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once. INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light gives the following three indications.


FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key to open the side doors, trunk lid , back door and hood. ON—The system will automatically be set when the time comes. The side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood may be opened without a key. OFF—The system is inactive. You may open any of the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood. TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described above. The front doors should be locked with the key. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Unlock one of the side doors from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Cancel the system by unlocking either front door with the key. 5. Repeat this operation for the other side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then recon- nected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.


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Fuel tank cap


Electric sun roof


1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.


(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.


2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. Af- ter removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.


(cid:1) 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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(cid:1) Always make sure nobody places his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof open- ing before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.


(cid:1) Never leave small children alone in the vehicle, especially with the igni- tion key still inserted. They could use the sun roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended children can become in- volved in serious accidents.


(cid:1) Never sit on top of the vehicle


around the roof opening.


To open the sun roof, push the switch on the “SLIDE” side. Pushing on the opposite side will close it. To tilt up the rear end of the sun roof, push the switch on the “UP” side. Pushing on the opposite side will lower it. The ignition key must be in the “ON” position. The sun roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released. However, as a precaution when closing, it stops at the three-quarters closed posi- tion before fully closing. Therefore, re- lease the switch and then push it again to close it completely. You may open the sun roof to any desired position.


CAUTION


To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) 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 accident.


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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—


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.


Front seats— —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


CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not drive with the vehicle occu- pants not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or luggage compartment. Persons not proper- ly seated and restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.


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(cid:1) During driving, do not let passen- gers stand up or move around be- tween seats. Balance can be un- steady and severe injuries can oc- cur in the event of emergency brak- ing or a collision.


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


(cid:1) Seats (cid:1) Front seats (cid:1) Fold-down rear seat (cid:1) Head restraints (cid:1) Seat belts (cid:1) SRS airbags (cid:1) Child restraint (cid:1) Tilt steering wheel (cid:1) Outside rear view mirrors (cid:1) Anti-glare inside rear view


mirror


(cid:1) 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.


(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a passen- ger or luggage.


(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.


(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.


(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjust- ing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.


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-Adjusting front seats


Fold–down rear seat (sedan)


ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Pull the lock release lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle 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 when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. 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.


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


Unlock the seatback, and fold it down. This will enlarge the luggage compart- ment as far as the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2
for precautions to observe in loading lug- gage. If desired, each seatback may be folded separately. On vehicles with built-in child restraint, only the left seatback can be folded down.


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Fold-down rear seat (wagon)


CAUTION


When returning the seatback to the upright position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.


(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back.


BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belts as shown in the illustration. This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback.


NOTICE


The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.


Make sure the shoulder belt passes through the hanger when folding the seatback down. This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged. Also take due care to avoid catching the shoulder belt in the rear seatback when returning it to the upright position.


CAUTION


Seat belt must be removed from the hanger when seat belt is in use.


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2. Unlock the seatback, and fold it down while pushing the bottom cush- ion forward. This will enlarge the luggage compart- ment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage. If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.


3. After folding the seatback down, hook the strap to the tab on the reverse side of the seatback.


CAUTION


When returning the seatback to the upright position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.


(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seat- back.


FOLDING REAR SEAT 1. Swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the strap. It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.


CAUTION


When returning the bottom cushion to its original position: (cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the bot- tom cushion and are arranged in their proper position for ready use. (cid:1) Make sure the bottom cushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the strap.


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Head restraints


To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release but- ton and push the head restraint down. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.


(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not drive with the head re-


straints removed.


Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota recommends 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. Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details. Child. If a child is too large for a child re- straint 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. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center posi- tion and use the center lap belt. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The 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 injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


CAUTION


Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more like- ly to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a col- lision.


When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even chil- dren.


(cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide max- imum protection when the seat- backs are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instruc- tions.)


(cid:1) 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.


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Head restraints


To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, press the lock release but- ton and push the head restraint down. The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recom- mended.


CAUTION


(cid:1) Adjust the top of the head restraint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.


(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. (cid:1) Do not drive with the head re-


straints removed.


Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota recommends 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. Baby or small child. Use a child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details. Child. If a child is too large for a child re- straint 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. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center posi- tion and use the center lap belt. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The 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 injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.


CAUTION


Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more like- ly to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a col- lision.


When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even chil- dren.


(cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide max- imum protection when the seat- backs are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instruc- tions.)


(cid:1) 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.


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(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodical- ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.


(cid:1) 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.


(cid:1) Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a se- vere impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


—Front seat belts and rear outside seat belts


(cid:1) Replace the front seat belt if the warning label under the sleeve can be seen. The warning label, ”RE- PLACE BELT”, will appear if the belt receives a severe impact or other force.


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.


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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 is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi- tion and cannot be extended. This feature 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.


CAUTION


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


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor— Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To adjust the anchor position, pull the knob out and slide it up or down. Release the knob and make sure the anchor is locked in position.


CAUTION


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


Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder por- tion upward through the latch plate.


CAUTION


(cid:1) High-positioned


lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could in- crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible.


(cid:1) For your safety, do not place the


shoulder belt under your arm.


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—Rear center seat belt


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


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


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


CAUTION


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


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—Stowing the rear center seat belts (wagon)


To release the belt, press the buckle- release button.


The rear seat belts can be stowed when not in use. Seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “Fold-down rear seat” in this chapter.)


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


CAUTION


High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belts could increase the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident. Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as pos- sible.


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CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact 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 from your Toyota dealer 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 avail- able at your Toyota dealer.


CAUTION


When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could re- sult in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of ve- hicle accident, the chance of personal injury. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt with- out it.


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(cid:1) 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 differ- ent seating position than the one originally intended for.


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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 in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.


SRS airbags (for driver and front passenger)


The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection to 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 prevent or reduce injury by inflat- ing, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is acti- vated even with no passenger in the front seat.


This indicator comes on when the ignition 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.


The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area be- tween the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im- pacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy.


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However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (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 your safety, be sure to always wear your seat belts.


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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 airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. 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 nitrogen gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occu- pants.


When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is not harmful and 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. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags them- selves will not be hot. The airbags are de- signed to inflate only once. A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the windshield as the ve- hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passen- ger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.


CAUTION


(cid:1) The SRS airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the seat belt systems of the driver and front passenger. The front seat oc- cupants are particularly suscepti- ble to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown forward. To obtain further protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear their seat belts when driving. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.


(cid:1) A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat us- ing a child restraint system.


(cid:1) Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag may cause severe injury to the child. Vehicles with a passenger airbag display a caution label on the passenger side instrument panel as shown above to remind you not to install a rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat.


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(cid:1) When using a forward-facing child restraint system in the front seat, the seat must be moved as far back as possible. For instructions con- cerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child re- straint” in this chapter.


(cid:1) 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 severely injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt.


(cid:1) 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 severely injured.


(cid:1) 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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NOTICE


Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:2)Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player


(cid:2)Modification of the suspension


system


(cid:2)Modification of the front end struc-


ture


(cid:2)Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end


(cid:2)Repairs made on or near the con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag


(cid:1) Do not put objects on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause personal injury as they are projected rearward.


(cid:1) Do not modify, remove or open any component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front pas- senger airbag or airbag sensor as- sembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury.


Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.


This SRS airbag system has a service re- minder indicator to inform the driver of op- erating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a mal- function of the airbags. Contact your To- yota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.


(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.


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SRS airbag (for driver)


In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an ac- cident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate


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


The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbag is designed to provide fur- ther protection to the driver when add- ed to the primary protection provided by the seat belt. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbag works together with the seat belt to prevent or reduce injury by inflat- ing, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel.


This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6
seconds. This means the SRS airbag is operating properly. The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in- flator, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources.


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However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck). For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.


The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area be- tween the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbag will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im- pacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbag may not deploy.


The SRS airbag is not designed to in- flate 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 colli- sion.


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When the airbag inflates, it produces a fairly loud noise and releases some smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbag happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbag must in- flate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings. The steering wheel hub may be hot for several minutes, but the airbag itself will not be hot. The airbag is designed to in- flate only once.


CAUTION


The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the seat belt system of the driver. The driver is particularly susceptible to injury if he/she does not wear his/her seat belt; when sudden braking or a collision oc- curs, he/she may be thrown for- ward. To obtain further protection in an accident, the driver and all pas- sengers in the vehicle should al- ways wear their seat belts when driving. For instructions and pre- cautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” in this chapter.


The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de- tects deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflator. Then a chemical reac- tion in the inflator momentarily fills the air- bag with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help re- strain the forward motion of the driver.


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NOTICE


Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. (cid:2)Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player


(cid:2)Modification of the suspension


system


(cid:2)Modification of the front end


structure


(cid:2)Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow- plow, winches or any other equip- ment to the front end


(cid:2)Repairs made on or near the con- sole, steering column or steering wheel


CAUTION


(cid:1) Do not put objects on the steering wheel pad. They might restrict inflation or cause serious injury as they are projected rearward.


(cid:1) Do not modify, remove or open any component or wiring, such as the steering wheel, column cover or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the sys- tem, which could result in personal injury.


Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries.


This SRS airbag system has a service re- minder indicator to inform the driver of op- erating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a mal- function of the airbag. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.


(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.


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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.


CAUTION


For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly restrained. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint sys- tem. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interi- or if you are unrestrained.


—Built-in child restraint This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 9
kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who are capable of sitting upright alone, and whose shoulder height is less than the shoulder belt slots in use. The child should be one year old or more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in height. It is important to use a rear- facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing re- straint gives the child’s head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See “—Child restraint sys- tem” in this chapter for more informa- tion. If your child’s shoulders are above the upper shoulder belt position, do not use the built-in child restraint. Your child should use the vehicle’s seat belts. This child restraint system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


In the following cases, contact your Toyo- ta dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbag has been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an ac- cident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbag to inflate


(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.


CAUTION


For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly restrained. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint sys- tem. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interi- or if you are unrestrained.


—Built-in child restraint This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 9
kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who are capable of sitting upright alone, and whose shoulder height is less than the shoulder belt slots in use. The child should be one year old or more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in height. It is important to use a rear- facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing re- straint gives the child’s head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See “—Child restraint sys- tem” in this chapter for more informa- tion. If your child’s shoulders are above the upper shoulder belt position, do not use the built-in child restraint. Your child should use the vehicle’s seat belts. This child restraint system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


In the following cases, contact your Toyo- ta dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbag has been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an ac- cident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbag to inflate


(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.


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CAUTION


Make sure the child is securely re- strained with the built-in child re- straint. Failure to follow the manufac- turer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s inte- rior during a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with the child restraint around your child.


(cid:1) Replace the built-in child restraint assembly if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assem- bly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


(cid:1) Do not use another child restraint system over the opened built-in child restraint.


(cid:1) Do not use the adult lap and shoul- der belt with the built-in child re- straint.


When using the built-in child re- straint, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belts for only one child at a time. Do not use the belts for two or more children.


(cid:1) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seatback.


(cid:1) Inspect the belt system periodical- ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the child restraint belt sys- tem.


(cid:1) 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.


1. Separate the fastener tapes behind the head restraint to separate the head pad from the seatback. Lower the child restraint cushion and fold back the head pad under the child restraint cushion.


CAUTION


Do not use the built-in child restraint with the head pad unfolded.


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3. Compress the shoulder belt clip to separate the right and left shoulder belts.


2. While pulling the seat belt release strap in the child seat cushion, pull both shoulder belts together. Pull the seat belt release strap from above at about 45(cid:2) angle to the child seat cush- ion. If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out, return the child seat cushion to an almost closed position, firmly pull the seat belt re- lease strap and at the same time pull both shoulder belts, then lower the child seat cushion again.


4. Add slack to the shoulder belts by pulling both of them together while pulling the black seat belt release strap (see step 4 for illustrated instruc- tion). Then pull down the seatback part of the removable pad. Determine the proper shoulder belt slot height for your child. Select the slots at or just above the top of the child’s shoulders. The child seat pad is attached by fastener tapes.


CAUTION


If you remove the child seat pad for cleaning etc., do not use the built-in child restraint without the pad.


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To move the shoulder belts from the lower slot to the upper slot: 1. Slide the belt up to the top of the seat- back. 2. Slide the belt down to the outer side of the upper slot. 3. Squeeze the remaining edge of the seat belt down into the inner side of the upper slot. You may have to push some belt material through the slot in order to move the belt. To move the belt to the lower position, re- verse this procedure.


Make sure both belts are adjusted to the same height. After moving the shoulder belts, press the removable pad against the fastener tape and install the pad to the seatback. Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad that match the shoulder belt slots be- ing used.


CAUTION


(cid:1) If your child’s shoulders are above the upper shoulder belt position, do not use the built-in child re- straint. Your child should use the vehicle’s seat belts.


(cid:1) Using the vehicle’s safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.


(cid:1) After moving the shoulder belts, make sure the belts are properly routed and that they are not twisted or flipped over.


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5. Sit the child on the child seat. Place a shoulder belt over each shoulder. In- sert the tabs into the buckle.


6. Fasten the shoulder belt clip. The purpose of the clip is to keep the shoulder belts positioned correctly on the shoulders.


CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tabs, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted.


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


CAUTION


An unfastened shoulder belt clip will not keep the belts on the child’s shoulders. In a sudden stop or crash, the child may go too far for- ward and be seriously injured. Make sure the belt clip is fastened at all times.


7. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap firmly until the shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around the child’s shoulders. You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the shoulder belts and the child’s chest. After adjusting the shoulder belt tight- ness, move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On each belt, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The belts should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling off the child’s shoulders.


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8. To release the child from the seat belts, compress the shoulder belt clip, then press the buckle release button. Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.


9. To store the built-in child restraint, fasten the shoulder belt clip and return the seat belt buckle using the fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt adjustment strap in the seat. Then raise the seat cushion and return the head pad by engaging the fastener tapes while pressing the child restraint cushion and head pad firmly.


-Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The child restraint system should conform to the size of the child and properly fit the vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When installing a child restraint system, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. General di- rections are also provided under the fol- lowing illustrations.


CAUTION


After installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than in passenger compartment. This will prevent it injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


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Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system. The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system. To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm x 30 mm x 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer. Note that the bolts accompanying many child re- straint systems are not metric. You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts. For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket, see “(C) TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS”. If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the following items from your Toyota dealer. * CRS installation kit


(Part No. 04731-22012) —contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.


* Bolt


(Part No. 91511-60830)


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(A)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT


CENTER


When installing a rear-facing child re- straint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.


CAUTION


Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- terferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This may cause se- vere injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.


1. Fasten the center lap belt over the child restraint system following the in- structions provided by its manufacturer.


2. Make sure the belt is tight by pulling its free end while you firmly push down the child restraint system.


3. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.


CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure


the tab and buckle are locked.


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


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CAUTION


Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.


4. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and un- hook the top strap.


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(B)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT


OUTSIDE


When installing a rear-facing child re- straint system, follow the same procedure as when installing a forward-facing child restraint system.


CAUTION


Do not use a rear-facing child re- straint system in the rear seat if it in- terferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause se- vere injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.


1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the in- structions provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


CAUTION


(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure


the tab and buckle are locked.


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


(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode.


3. Place the shoulder belt between the vehicle seatback and the child restraint system and allow it to retract. To hold the child restraint system securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child re- straint system.


4. If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.


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CAUTION


Make sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.


5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.


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Without filler panel trim— a. Remove the cap on the filler panel you wish to use. b. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf). To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion.


Wagon—On the rear cargo floor Center anchor— a. Roll up the covering on the rear cargo floor. The center anchor hole is plugged. Cut out the rear deck trim along the dotted line. b. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf). c. Cut a small hole in the floor covering to allow the anchor bracket to come through and then reinstall the floor covering.


(C)TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCA-


TIONS


Sedan—On the filler panel behind the rear seat With filler panel trim— a. Using the illustration as a guide, run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath. b. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. c. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).


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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- da are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with the an- chor locations shown in the illustration. If you remove the anchor bracket when the child restraint system is necessary no longer, replace the bolt in the hole to pre- vent entry of exhaust emissions, water or dirt.

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