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wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately.

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The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for driver (airbag and

inflator)

4. Airbag module for front passenger (air-

bag and inflator)

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

injuries, especially

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, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.

touch! The airbags

the occupant

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CAUTION

The driver or front passenger who is 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.

For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seating position, see “—Front seat precautions” on page 30.

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SY13032

is

in use, since

(cid:1) Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

(cid:1) Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.

(cid:1) Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger seat, front passenger airbag since could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

the inflate with

force. Otherwise,

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(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” on page 58.

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(cid:1) Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag sys- tem. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags. Like- wise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

the

(cid:1) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the sys- tem, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

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NOTICE

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

(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, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (cid:1) When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on or flashes.

(cid:1) The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

light system monitors

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 front airbags are oper- ating properly. the This warning airbag front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, door side airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 92.)

sensor assembly,

inflators,

“Service

warning

details,

see

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SRS side airbags

NOTICE

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

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

(cid:1) The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

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

illustration)

the

is

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) side airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to 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. Always wear your seat belt properly.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the SRS side airbags are inflated.

CAUTION

(cid:1) The SRS side airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all pas- sengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an acci- dent reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts—” on page 37.

(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat from which the SRS side air- bag deploys even is a child seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbag inflates, and the impact of could cause death or serious injury to the occupant.

the deploying airbag

if he/she

restraint

(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a Toyota child strongly recommends in- fants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and prop- erly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint—” on page 58.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

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Collision from the rear

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SX13009

from

The SRS side airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustra- tion. The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe the side. Always wear your seat belts properly.

impact

from

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a front or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed side collision.

The SRS side airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. SRS warning light 2. Side airbag modules

(airbag and inflator) 3. Side airbag sensors 4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Door side airbag sensor

2- door models)

(only

for

The SRS side airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The side airbag sensors consist of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the lateral mo- tion 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 smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately. 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 swelling. Front seats may be hot for several min- utes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

SRS side airbags inflate with consid- erable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must: (cid:1) Wear their seat belts properly. (cid:1) Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

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(cid:1) Do not allow anyone to lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

(cid:1) Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight the seats on vehicles with side airbags.

the outer side of

to

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(cid:1) Do not attach a cup holder or any other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag in- flates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in injury. Likewise, death or serious the driver and front passenger should not hold objects their arms or on their knees.

in

for

(cid:1) Do not use accessories

the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such acces- sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

(cid:1) Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag system in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two-way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:1) Modification of the side structure of

the passenger compartment

(cid:1) Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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SP13504

If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (cid:1) When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on or flashes.

(cid:1) The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

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light system monitors

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 side airbags are operat- ing properly. the This warning airbag front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, door side airbag sensors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 92.)

sensor assembly,

inflators,

“Service

warning

details,

see

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) Any of

the SRS side airbags have

been inflated.

(cid:1) The portion of the doors (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags to inflate.

(cid:1) The surface of the seats with the side airbag (shaded is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.

illustration)

the

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NOTICE

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

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 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” on page 37 for details.

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, 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 substitute for a child restraint system. In an acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

(cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child, installed 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. (cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the the rear- facing child re- child straint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

if

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the front pas- inflate with senger airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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if the child

(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side air- bags deploy even 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. (cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender restraint when system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

installing a child

If

(cid:1) Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

—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. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 69. The approved used. See restraint lower anchorages” on page 72.

lower anchorages for your vehicle may also be child

“—Installation with

restraint

child

—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. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations. restraint system should be The child installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. 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.

injuring passengers

from

in

it

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—Installation with 3- point type seat belt

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(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear- facing position only.

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(B) Convertible seat

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AS13001

SU13037

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child the rear- facing child re- straint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

if

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s), may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking 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.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) 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.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not install the child re- straint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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SU13039

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.

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SY13063

SU13204

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 must be used in for- ward- facing or rear- facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the applicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

for

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SX13010

Move seat fully back

(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side air- bags deploy even 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.

if the child

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child the rear- facing child re- straint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

if

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, be- cause the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

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AS13002

SU13046

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

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

by tab

CAUTION

(cid:1) 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.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not install the child re- straint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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SU13048

SU13049

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.

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.

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SU13050

SU13051

SU13052

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.

freely again and be ready

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward- facing position only.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the front pas- senger airbag could inflate with considerable force. and speed Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

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(cid:1) On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side air- bags deploy even 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.

if the child

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CAUTION

(cid:1) 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. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

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

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 37 for details.

could

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and cause loose- fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) 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.

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

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(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not install the child re- straint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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—Using a top strap

2. To remove the child restraint system, the buckle release button and

press allow the belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that use of a top strap to secure the system. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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Symbol

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Anchor brackets

Use the anchor bracket on the back panel to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets.

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SX13005

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Remove the head restraint.

2. Open the anchor bracket cover with

the mark shown in the illustration.

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SX13006

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

SX13007

3. Securely

fasten

the child restraint

system with the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 58.

install

to

4. Replace the head restraint. Be sure to replace all covers when the anchor bracket is not in use.

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

SU13129

interfaced with

The lower anchorages for the child re- straint system the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats. Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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SU13207b

Canada only

Canada only

Type A

Type B

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RESTRAINT

For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. CHILD INSTALLATION Type A— 1. Widen

the the clearance between seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the low- er anchorages below the tag in the seatback.

SYSTEM

2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps. Type B— 1. Widen

the the clearance between seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position on the low- er anchorages below the tag in the seatback.

2. Latch the buckles onto the anchor-

ages.

it should be anchored. (For

If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 69.)

For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

(cid:1) Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

SU13137

On the vehicle with non- separate non- foldable fixed type seatback, a seat belt for the rear center seat is prepared in the front of a lower anchor. Therefore, in case of fixing the child restraint system to the rear left seat, slide the seat belt for the rear center seat as shown in the illustra- tion and fix it to the lower anchor.

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CAUTION

installing

When the child restraint system, pay attention not to catch a seat belt and other irregular objects. Otherwise, this can cause severe inju- ry to the child in case of a sudden braking or collision.

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SECTION 1- 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Vanity mirrors

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

SU13111

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position.

release

lever,

tilt

SU13058

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

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—Power rear view mirror control

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

SU13208

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.

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

be adjusted Push (right).

the switch to “L” (left) or “R”

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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—Rear view mirror remote control

—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

SY13077a

SY13078

SH13038

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

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.

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas- senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

Adjust the mirror so you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror. 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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Vanity mirrors

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

SU13061

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.

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SECTION 1- 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light Windshield wipers and washer Rear window defogger

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Headlights and turn signals

SP14001a

tail,

license plate,

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 Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights off when the driver’s door is opened if you remove the key with the headlights and tail lights left on.

the

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 position 1. Twist the knob to 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.

SP14014a

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

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Emergency flashers

SP14015a

SU14014

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.

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.

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

Front fog lights

Interior light

SU14006a

SU14015

SU14007

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

To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn sig- nal switch lever. They will come on when the tail lights are turned on.

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 light on when any door is opened. The light remains on for a certain 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.

time after all

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Windshield wipers and washer

SU14015a

Type A

Type B

SU14016

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 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 is dry. It may scratch the glass.

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

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

the windshield,

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Rear window defogger

SU14013

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.

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

(cid:1) To prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch off when the engine is not running.

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors.

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SECTION 1- 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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Fuel gauge (type A)

Fuel gauge (type B)

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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.

BS15003

SU15004

indicates

The gauge the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is on. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

the

The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Indicator at “F” Nearly empty—Indicator at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.

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Low fuel level warning light

SU15008

If the low fuel level warning light flashes, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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.

Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light (type A)

High engine coolant temperature warning light in red

SU15005

Low engine coolant temperature indicator light in blue

the engine coolant

The indicator and warning lights indi- cate temperature when the ignition switch is on. The en- gine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. The high engine coolant temperature warn- ing light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. If your engine coolant temperature is cool with the ignition switch on, the low engine coolant temperature indicator light comes on. If it keeps lighting on with the engine fully warmed, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the ve- hicle.

the high engine coolant

If temperature warning light flashes, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

(cid:1) Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

(cid:1) Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” in Section 4.

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Engine coolant temperature indicator and warning light (type B)

High engine coolant temperature warning light in red

SU15020

Low engine coolant temperature indicator light in blue

the engine coolant

The indicator and warning lights indi- cate temperature when the ignition switch is on. The en- gine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. The high engine coolant temperature warn- ing light (red) will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. If your engine coolant temperature is cool with the ignition switch on, the low engine coolant temperature indicator light (blue) comes on. If it keeps lighting on with the engine fully warmed, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. 90

the high engine coolant

If temperature warning light (red) flashes, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

(cid:1) Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

(cid:1) Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 179 in Section 4.

Tachometer

SH15003b

The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and over- revving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator get segment into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.

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Odometer and two trip meters

SU15003a

Type A

Type B

SH15006

4. Type B reduces the light automatically