1998 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual

Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

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- bags 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 24 km/h (15 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. 36

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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 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. 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. Front satellite sensor 2. SRS airbag warning light 3. Airbag module

for passenger (airbag

and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

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

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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 unavoid- able. 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 the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even of the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger- ous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

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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instructions concerning

For 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 fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger’s airbag

steering

column,

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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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) was involved in an accident not of the extent to 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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”

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. There may be the case that the SRS side airbags will not activate with such an impact 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 your seat belt.

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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.

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.

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.

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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 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. For instructors concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” in this chapter.

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.

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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 be seriously injured.

D Do not apply excessive weight to the outer side of the front seats on vehicles with side airbags.

D The child head should not be leaned against the vicinity of the part where the side airbag acti- vates.

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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 serious injury.

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.

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

D Do not attach a cup holder or any other device on or around the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.

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 side structure of

the passenger compartment

z Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS side airbags have been in-

flated.

D The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) were involved in an acci- dent that did not cause the SRS side airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

illustration)

(shaded

the

in

NOTICE

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

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. Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, children must be properly re- strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a sub- stitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s inte- rior.

following

conditions occurs,

This SRS side airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the 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 or flashes while

driving.

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D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as pos- sible, because the force of a de- ploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On ve- hicles with side airbags, do not al- low the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger- ous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

child

the

by

D Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, and is put on the rear seat. Accord- ing to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear−facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany your child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system. Toyota recommends installing the child re- straint system on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

CAUTION

D Never put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear−facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.

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D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put a forward−facing child restraint sys- tem on the front seat.

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as pos- sible, because the force of a de- ploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On ve- hicles with side airbags, do not al- low the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is danger- ous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

D After

installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or se- rious the event of a sudden stop or accident.

the child

injury

to

in

it

in

from

30 mm

injuring passengers

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will pre- vent the event of a sudden stop or accident. 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 1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and 15 mm (0.6 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 ”Top strap anchors and locations”. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, you can purchase the from your Toyota dealer. * CRS installation kit

following

items

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

* Bolt (Part No. 91511−60830)

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—Built−in child restraint

The built−in child restraint system mainly consists of a child seat integrated in the rear seat and 5−point seat belts. Refer to the illustration to become familiar with the parts of the system. This child restraint system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.213.4. 1. Head restraint lock release button

2. Shoulder pads

3. Shoulder belts

4. Head restraint

5. Maximum shoulder height indicator

label

6. Removable pad

7. Seat belt buckle

8. Seat belt release strap (black)

9. Seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab)

10. Child seat cushion

11. Seat belt buckle release button

12. Seat belt tabs

13. Owner’s manual supplement

14. Shoulder belt clip

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is

This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 10
and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), and whose height is between 85 and 127 cm (33.5 and 50.0 inches). The child should be at least one year old and must be capable of sitting up- right alone and whose shoulder height is at or below the maximum shoulder height indicator. It important to use a rear−facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear−facing restraint gives the child’s head, neck and body the support they would need in a crash. See ”—Child restraint system” for more information. If your child’s shoulders are above the indicator position, do not use the built− in child restraint. Your child should use the vehicle’s seat belts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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CAUTION

Make sure the child is securely re- strained with the built−in child re- straint. Failure to follow the instruc- tions provided here and also in the owner’s manual supplement on the use of this child restraint system can result serious injuries when your child strikes the vehicle’s interior dur- ing a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. When using straint, observe the following: D Use the belts for only one child at a time. Do not use the belts for two or more children.

the built−in child re-

D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seatback.

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 child restraint belt sys- tem.

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 built−in child restraint assembly if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

D Do not use a separate child re- the opened

straint system over built−in child restraint.

D When the built−in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built−in child restraint seat belt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.

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2. Unlock and remove

the head re- straint, then reinstall it facing back- ward.

3. While pulling the seat belt release (black), pull both shoulder

strap belts together.

CAUTION

When using the built−in child re- straint, the head restraint must be stored in reverse.

release strap

the seat belt

from Pull above at about 45 angle to the child seat cushion. If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out, return the child seat cushion to an almost closed position, firmly pull the seat belt release strap and at the same time pull both shoulder belts, then lower the child seat cushion again.

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1. Separate

the

fastener

tapes under the right rear seatback and fold the separated part of the seatback down while lowering it.

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

5. Pull down the seatback part of the removable pad. Make sure the child’s shoulders are at or below the maxi- mum shoulder height indicator label. The removable pad is attached by fasten- er tapes.

CAUTION

If your child’s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indica- tor label, do not use the built−in child restraint. Your child should use the adult lap and shoulder belt.

6. Press the removable pad against the fastener tapes and install the pad to the seatback. Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad.

CAUTION

If you have removed the removable pad for cleaning etc., do not use the built−in child restraint without the pad.

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

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, injury. Contact your child Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the built−in child restraint until the seat belt is fixed.

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7. Sit the child on the child seat. Place a shoulder belt over each shoulder. Insert the tabs into the buckle.

CAUTION

D When the built−in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built−in child restraint seat belt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.

D After inserting the tabs, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted.

8. Adjust the shoulder pads.

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11. To release the child from the seat belts, separate the shoulder belts then press the buckle release button. Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.

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

CAUTION

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

10. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) 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 a shoulder belt and the child’s chest. After adjusting the shoulder belt tightness, 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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12. To store the built−in child restraint, fasten the shoulder belt clip and re- turn the seat belt buckle using the fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) in the seat so that the edge of the strap does not come out the raised child restraint cushion. Raise the child re- straint cushion and the head restraint correctly by inserting the posts into the holes.

reinstall

CAUTION

Before using the vehicle’s seat belt, make sure the head restraint is rein- stalled to its normal position. Do not occupy this position unless the head restraint is reinstalled as serious inju- ry may result.

—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

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(A) Baby seat

(C) Junior seat

—Installation with 3−point type seat belt

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear−facing position only.

(B) Child seat

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CAUTION

D Never put rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

D Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

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

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

the

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

3. While pressing the infant seat

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

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

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 it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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CAUTION

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

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

freely again and be ready

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward− facing and rear−facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s in- structions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.

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Move seat fully back

CAUTION

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.

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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 Do not put a rear−facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

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 it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

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

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

provided insert the

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3. While pressing

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

CAUTION

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

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

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CAUTION

Move seat fully back

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward−fac- ing position only.

A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoid- able. 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 the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even 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.

if the child

is seated

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

to do so could reduce

D If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

from

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 as low on hips as pos- sible.

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

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

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

insert

the

tab

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for de- tails.

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—Top strap anchors and locations

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle−release button and al- low the belt to retract.

If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

Anchor bracket

Spacer

Bolt

190.75 mm

(7.5 in.)

153.0 mm (6.0 in.)

216.5 mm (8.5 in.)

On the filler panel behind the rear seat 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 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
the bolt kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint system”.)

tilt

lever,

release

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position. When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

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

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

D After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.

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—Rear view mirror control

remote

—Power rear view mirror con- trol

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply operate the control lever.

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

NOTICE

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

be adjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right). the mir- 2. Control ror Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

switch—To move

If the engine is not running, the key must be in the ”ACC” position.

NOTICE

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

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Anti−glare mirror

inside rear view

Vanity mirror

To use the vanity mirror for the driver, swing down the sun visor and slide the cover.

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

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Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above If you remove the key with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver’s door.

license plate,

tail,

the

Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger

D Headlights and turn signals D Emergency flashers D Instrument panel light control D Interior light D Ignition switch light D Personal light D Windshield wipers and washer D Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

the

Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night. Vehicles for the U. S. A.: The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position.

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Emergency flashers

High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to ”OFF”.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

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flashers,

turn on

the emergency

To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.

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Instrument panel light control

Interior light

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.

To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob.

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: ”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

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Ignition switch light

Personal light

Windshield wipers and washer

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch once again.

Type A

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To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the ”ON” position. Type A—

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it. Type B—

the windshield,

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1
Position 2
Position 3

Intermittent

Slow Fast

If

interval adjuster:

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. the windshield With wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield the glass.

It may scratch

is dry.

interval adjuster: The

With ”INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time inter- val when the wiper lever is in the intermit- tent position (position 1). Twist the band upward time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

increase

the

to

Rear window defogger

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur- faces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. On some models, the system will automat- ically shut off after the defogger has oper- ated about 15 minutes.

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Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop−and− go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

z Without timer: To prevent the bat- tery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is run- ning.

z When cleaning

the inside of rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−6
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic transmission D Manual transmission D Parking brake D Cruise control

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Ignition switch with steering lock

”START”—Starter motor on. The key will return to the ”ON” position when released. For starting tips, see Part 3. ”ON”—Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. ”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off. the ”ACC” or If you ”LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key. ”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position.

the key

leave

in

You must push in the key to turn the key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the ”P” position before pushing the key. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the ve- hicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.

NOTICE

leave the key

Do not in the ”ON” position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged.

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Automatic transmission "3−speed

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

— Parking, engine starting

and key removal position

— Reverse position

— Neutral position

— Normal driving position

— Position for engine braking

— Position for stronger engine

braking than that in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in.

Shift normally.

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(b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift

the vehicle speed is lower than 93 km/h (58 mph). The transmission will down- shift to the second gear and more en- gine braking will be obtained.

the ”2” position when

into

D Shift

into

the ”L” position when

the vehicle speed is lower than 37 km/h (23 mph). The transmission will down- shift to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

(c) Using the ”2” and ”L” position The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in ”D”.

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How in Part 3. The

to start transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

the engine”

2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for different running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal

pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.

With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans- mission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE

z Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:

”2”.................120 km/h (75 mph) ”L”................65 km/h (40 mph)

z Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the ”R” position.

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NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.

(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to

securely apply the parking brake.

3. With

the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi- tion.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, never attempt to move the selector lever into ”P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.

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(f) Good driving practice

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

it becomes To rock your vehicle if stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob- jects.

NOTICE

to

the

If your rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

z Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-

ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from ”P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

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"4−speed

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

— Parking, engine starting

and key removal position

— Reverse position

— Neutral position

— Normal driving position

— Position for engine braking

— Position for stronger

engine braking than that in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in

Shift normally.

Overdrive switch For selecting either a 3−speed or 4− speed transmission

On position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

Off position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in off position

Vehicles with cruise control⎯When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

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