2000 Toyota ECHO Owners Manual

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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 mainte- nance 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.

 1999 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.

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SECTION 1- 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview

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1. Side vents

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Rear view mirror remote control levers

5. Upper glove box

6. Power door lock switches

(vehicles with power windows)

7. Power window switches

8. Glove box

9. Automatic transmission selector lever or

manual transmission gear shift lever

10. Parking brake lever

11. Power door lock switches

(vehicles without power windows)

12. Hood lock release lever

13. Window lock switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Rear window defogger switch

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Clock

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Security indicator light/Front

passenger’s seat belt reminder light

8. Car audio

9. Cigarette lighter/Power putlet

10. Ashtray/Coin box

11. Ignition switch

12. Tilt steering lock release lever

13. Instrument panel light control knob

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1. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

2. Fuel gauge

3. Speedometer 4. Trip meter reset knob

5. Odometer and two trip meters

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light*

(type A)

(type B)

Open door warning light*

SRS warning light*

Driver’s seat belt reminder light*

Low fuel level warning light*

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light*

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*

Discharge warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Low oil pressure warning light*

Overdrive- off indicator light

Anti-lock brake system warning light*

(type A)

(type B)

Low engine coolant temperature indicator light (in blue)* High engine coolant temperature warning light (in red)*

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* : For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Section 1- 5.

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SECTION 1- 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys Side doors Power windows Trunk lid Hood Theft deterrent system Fuel tank cap

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Keys (type A) This key works in every lock. Since lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

the doors and

trunk

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Keys (type B)

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SU12002

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

lock.

2. Sub key—This key will not work in the

trunk.

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

the doors and

trunk

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.

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Side doors—

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SY12009

SU12005

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

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

lock

Vehicles with power windows side)

(driver’s

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CAUTION

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

to

the

lock

lever

DOOR

the ”LOCK”

CHILD- PROTECTORS

REAR (4- door models only) Move position as shown on the label. This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend us- ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

Vehicles without power windows

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POW- ER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Vehicles with power windows— To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. Vehicles without power windows— To lock: Push the switch on the ”LOCK” side. To unlock: Push the switch on the oppo- site side of the ”LOCK” side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly.

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AND

UNLOCKING

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

the key

the

is

if

—Wireless remote control

SU12023

Locking operation

SU12024

Unlocking operation

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

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To cancel the “PANIC” mode, unlock any door with the key or wireless remote con- trol transmitter, open the trunk with the key from the “LOCK” to “ON” position. The “PANIC” mode does not work when the key is inserted in the ignition switch. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS- MITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instruction in order not to cause damage on the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not

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

leave

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

for

transmitters

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 2 wireless remote con- trol the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance.

(cid:1) Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

(cid:1) The batteries may have been con- the the batteries,

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

the batteries replace

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Replacing transmitter batteries For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be that small children do not swallow the re- moved transmitter battery or compo- nents.

taken

NOTICE

When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol- lowing procedures:

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

the midway, push

the

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SU12052

SU12053

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

transmitter case.

tery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery should be faced correctly.

(cid:1) Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:1) Close the transmitter case securely.

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CAUTION

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

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After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. the transmitter still does not operate prop- erly, contact your Toyota dealer. If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your wire- less remote control transmitter” in Sec- tion 4.)

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interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving an- tenna. - Increase equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

the separation between

to radio or

the

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Power windows

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SU12010

SU12011

Window lock switch

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

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. 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.

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

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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 occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safe- ly.

(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 switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

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

trapped

Trunk lid—

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”Luggage stowage precautions”

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. in See Part 2 for precautions to observe for 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.

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—Lock release lever

—Lock release lever cancelling system

CAUTION

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

SU12014

SU12015

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

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.

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Hood

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SU12017

SU12018

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

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

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

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

CAUTION

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

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Theft deterrent system

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SU12020

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

SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the ignition switch. 2. Have all passengers get out of

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and

hood.

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

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

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

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm under the following conditions: (cid:1) If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key

(cid:1) If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

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

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If any of the doors are unlocked without the key and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again. After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the circumstances same in “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways: (cid:1) Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

described

to “ON” position.

(cid:1) Unlock any of the doors with the key. (cid:1) Open the trunk with the key.

the

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM The system will be cancelled by above mentioned 3 ways. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, theft deterrent system has been the alarmed. Check if is any abnormality on your vehicle. TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

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

to see

there

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

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

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Fuel tank cap

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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

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

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

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is tightened se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage 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.

SU12022

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

the cap clockwise

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

indicator

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Front seats Fold- down rear seat Head restraints Seat belts SRS driver and front passenger airbags Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Vanity mirror

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

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(cid:1) During driving, do not allow pas- to stand up or move sengers around between seats. Severe inju- ries can occur in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

(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 pas- senger 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.

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(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats except putting in the auxiliary box. The objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpect- edly push up the seat position ad- justing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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

—Adjusting front seats

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

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

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

in the seats.

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (2- door models)

SY13002b

For easy access to the rear seat, do this. 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever the seat-

the pedal behind

or press back. The seat will slide forward.

2. Move the seat to the front- most posi-

tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.

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Fold- down rear seat

CAUTION

(cid:1) After putting back

try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place.

the seat,

(cid:1) Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

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SU13004

(A) FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT 1. Pull up the seatback security lock

lever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull up the lock release button 2. 3. Fold down the seatback. Each seatback may be folded separately.

This will enlarge the trunk as far as the seatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage precau- tions” in Section 2 for precautions to ob- serve for loading luggage.

NOTICE

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

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CAUTION

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

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(cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.

CAUTION

Disconnect the rear center seat belt only under the above mentioned cir- cumstances; do not disconnect it in other circumstances.

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(B) PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REAR

CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING

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loaded

luggage

When folding down the left seatback, if the the enlarged trunk will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt, disconnect the rear center seat belt to prevent damage. Insert the key into the hole (light gray) on the buckle to release tab 1 (light gray), and allow the belt to retract.

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(C) BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT Before returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure to correctly connect the center seat belt for ready use. Insert tab 1 (light gray) into the buckle with light gray buckle- release button. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Be careful not to mix up the proper match of tab and buckle. Do not insert tab 1 (light gray) into other buckle than the one with light gray buckle release button. (See ”Seat belts” in this Section for proper matching of the buckles and tabs.) (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) Make sure the belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback and that it is arranged in the proper position for ready use.

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

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Head restraints

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Front seat

SU13007

Rear seat

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. 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 center of the head re- straint 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. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

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

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

recommendations. The

CAUTION

the vehicle

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

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

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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.

(cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. (cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) (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.

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

(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. (See ”Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)

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

CAUTION

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

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

then

is

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. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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CAUTION

Take up slack

Too high

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lap

(cid:1) High- positioned

belts

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

Keep as low on hips as possible

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

shoulder belt under your arm.

the

lap and

the position of

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

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

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CAUTION

located and securely

Make sure the both buckles are cor- rectly latched. Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision.

(WITH

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT FOLD- DOWN SEAT) The rear center seat belt is a 3- point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and se- curely latched for proper operation Make sure the buckle 1 (with light gray buckle- release button) is securely latched for ready use of the center seat belt. The buckle 1 should be separated only when folded down, if the luggage loaded in the en- larged trunk will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt. (See ”Fold- down rear seat” in this Section for the instruc- tion of how to correctly connect the seat belt.)

left seatback

rear

the

is

Two buckles and tabs for rear center seat belt The two buckles for the rear center seat belt are distinguished with colors of the buckle release button. Also the two tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place. Buckle 1—Properly matches with light gray tab Buckle 2—Properly matches with interi- or color tab

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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 different seating position than the one origi- nally intended for.

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

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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CAUTION

Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only the shoulder belt or lap belt may cause severe personal injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender 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.

—Front seat belt pretensioners

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The driver and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Collosions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten- sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.

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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 and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

light system monitors

light,

The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. SRS warning light 2. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 3. Airbag sensor assembly 4. Front airbag sensors The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.

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

CAUTION

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

instructions

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the

following conditions occurs,

This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

to service

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player (cid:1) Repairs on or near the front seat

belt retractor assemblies

(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:1) Modification of the front end struc-

ture

(cid:1) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

(cid:1) Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole

(cid:1) If either front seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the preten- sioner.

(cid:1) The front seat belt pretensioner assem- bly or surrounding area has been dam- aged.

(cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that did not cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate.

(cid:1) The front seat belt pretensioner assem- bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: (cid:1) The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.

(cid:1) The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

(cid:1) All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

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

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, inflators, warning light, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (For details, see indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

light system monitors

reminder

”Service

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However, threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve- hicle’s two airbags will deploy. For the safety of all occupants, be sure to always wear seat belts.

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Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

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.

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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 25 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 above threshold the SRS airbags may not deploy.

level,

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard material

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri- ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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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 and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor- mally harmless, however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happens 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.

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

inflator)

3. Airbag module

for passenger (airbag

and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Front airbag sensors The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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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.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) 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 Section.

(cid:1) 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 Section.

the vehicle and properly

infants and children. For

that all

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For instructions concerning the instal- lation of a child restraint system, see ”Child restraint” in this Section.

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Move seat fully back

(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be 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.

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(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 killed or serious- ly 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 killed or seriously 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 Section.

(cid:1) 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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(cid:1) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike