2004 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

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

z Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

D Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: 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.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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z Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- tery by ballpoint pen. Insert the tip of ballpoint pen at the guide groove and lift as shown in the above illustration.

3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-

tive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

NOTICE

z Make sure

the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery are faced correctly.

z Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

z Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside of the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper opera- tion.

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Power windows

CAUTION

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

D The

is

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Key off operation: If all the side doors and back door are closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when the either front door is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

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Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window part- way, lightly move the switch in the oppo- site direction and then release it. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

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Window switch

lock

THE

PASSENGERS’

OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. 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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inserted

the door

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE The driver’s window can be operated with the key in the driver’s door keyhole. To open: Turn the key fully backward and hold it. After the window begins to open. To stop the window part- way, release the key. To close: Turn the key fully forward and hold it. After the door is locked, the window be- gins to close. To stop the window partway, release the key. This feature can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get it caught could result injury. When anyone closes the power win- dows, make sure he or she oper- ates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

in a serious

the vehicle.

inside

D 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

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

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Back door

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

the back door, pull

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To open lock release lever. Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul- taneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See “Side doors” on page 16 in this Sec- tion.) When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed.

the

When closing the back door, the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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Hood

CAUTION

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

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.

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Theft deterrent system

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 its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

the support rod

to

CAUTION

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

is disconnected and

To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery termi- nal then recon- nected when the system is set. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights, and turns on the interior light.

SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

is

removed

The indicator light will start flashing when the key ignition switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system” on page 15 in this Section for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

from

the

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, back

door and hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the side doors, back door and hood are closed and locked.

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

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

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. Canceling the system The system will cancel within 30 seconds before the system is set automatically un- der any of the following conditions: D Any of the side doors, back door or

hood is opened.

D Any of the side doors or back door is

unlocked.

D The key is inserted into the ignition. D The battery terminal is reconnected. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, theft deterrent system has been the alarmed. Check if is any abnormality on your vehicle.

to see

there

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will sound the alarm under the following conditions: D If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked or opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter, or if the hood is forcibly opened.

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

D If the ignition is hot−wired. The indicator light will come on when the system is activating. If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked without the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter and the key is not the side doors and back door will be automatically locked again. After about 1 minute, the alarm will auto- matically stop and the indicator light will start flashing again.

ignition switch, all

the

in

Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances in “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following conditions: D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

described

to “ON” position.

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

replaced,

If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or the alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock any of the side doors or back door with the key or the wireless remote control transmitter, and the alarm will stop.

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

the system as described above. The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re- mote control to wait until the indicator light starts flash- ing.

transmitter. Be sure

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

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

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

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

low open The fumes are flammable.

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

the cap

if

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point 2). Pause slightly before removing it.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right, and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door.

When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully closed. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. 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.

indicator

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

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Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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the

the

toward

the switch

the roof partway, push

To operate the moon roof, use switch between the personal lights. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully open automatically. To stop the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will open while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly.

the roof partway, push

the switch

toward

the

toward the

the switch

tilt up: Push

the roof partway, push

When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will close while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. Tilting operation— To “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To stop the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt up while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. To tilt down: Push the switch toward the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully tilt down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt down while the switch is depressed and stop when released.

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Key off operation: If all the side doors and back door are closed, it works for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: D If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during slide clos- ing operation, the moon roof stops and then opens slightly.

D If something gets caught between the moon tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and then tilts up fully.

frame during

roof and

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught. If the battery is disconnected or run down, the moon roof may not operate automatically and the jam protection func- tion will not function correctly after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In any of these cases, you should normal- ize the moon roof. To normalize the moon roof, push and hold the switch toward the “TILT UP” side. The moon roof will tilt up and down, then slide open and close. After the slide close operation, release the switch.

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Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically. If the moon roof can- not be operated properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

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

D Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

in a serious

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

D Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally. jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

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SECTION 1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Rear seats Flattening seatbacks Seat heaters Head restraints Armrests Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint

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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.

CAUTION

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

D During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

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Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

D Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

D If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly, disable the sys- tem or cause the side airbag sys- tem to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

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

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

D Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB

To change the angle of the seat cush- ion on the front side, turn the knob either way. 3. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat, pull up or push down the lever. 4. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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CAUTION

the driver and

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 front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

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—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT

SEAT

ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

AND

Move the adjusting switch in the de- sired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under front seats, as this might interfere with the seat movement. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

the

SWITCH

Move the adjusting switch in the de- sired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat- back at that position.

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Rear seats— —Rear seat precautions

CAUTION

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D Be careful not to get your hands or

feet pinched in the seat.

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

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

the driver and

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 front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH

SUPPORT

Press either side of the switch. The amount of lumber support will change while the switch is pressed.

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injury

D When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal in a collision or sudden stop: 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 the seat belt from operating properly. Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

the

luggage

Folding down the rear seatbacks will en- large compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305 in Section 2 loading luggage.

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—Adjusting second seats

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

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Vehicles with third seat

Vehicles without third seat

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—Moving second seat for third seat access

the

to access

To fold down the second seat after it has been moved third seat, push the seatback up slightly and then pull the seatback adjusting lever before folding the seatback down. (See “—Fold- ing down second seats” described below for the second seat.)

instructions about

folding down

For easy access to the third seat, do this. 1. Lift the lever on the side of the seat-

back and fold the seatback. 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.

D 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 maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of personal injury.

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

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

NOTICE

CAUTION

Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached.

After putting back the seat, try push- ing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

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—Folding down second seats

BEFORE FOLDING DOWN SECOND SEATS 1. Stow the center seat belt buckle of the second seat as shown in the il- lustration.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the second seat.

Vehicles with third seat

Vehicles without third seat

2. Make sure

the outer seat belts the hangers when

passes folding the second seat.

through

This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged.

CAUTION

The seat belt must be removed from the hangers when they are in use.

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NOTICE

Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached.

the

luggage

Folding down the second seats will en- large compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305 in Section 2 loading luggage.

for precautions when

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: D 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 the seat belt from operating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

SEATS

DOWN

SECOND

FOLDING (vehicles with third seat) Pull the seatback angle adjusting lever to unlock the seatback and fold the seatback down until it locks. Right side seat: The seat remains in posi- tion when pushing the seat cushion back- wards while folding down the seatback.

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DOWN

SECOND

FOLDING (vehicles without third seat) Pull the seatback angle adjusting lever to unlock the seatback and fold the seatback down until it locks. The seat position returns to the rear−most position when folded down.

the seatback

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CAUTION

Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.

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D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D After folding down the right side seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is se- cured in place.

NOTICE

Do not fold the second seat seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached.

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CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: D 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 the seat belt from operating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

Folding down the second seats will en- large the luggage compartment. If there is space between the second seat and the folded third seat seatback, slide the folded second seat to the rear−most position.

CAUTION

After sliding the seat, try pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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—Adjusting third seat

From front

1. SEATBACK

STRAP

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

Lean forward and pull the strap toward you. Then the desired angle and release the strap. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

lean back

ANGLE

to

LEVER

Pull down the lever, then adjust the seatback to the desired angle and re- lease the lever.

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving.

D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

From rear

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D 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 maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of personal injury.

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

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—Folding down third seat

BEFORE FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEAT Make sure that the seat people and luggage. 1. Stow the third seat seat belt buckles

is clear of

as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE

The seat belt buckles must be stowed before you fold the third seat.

2. To stow the seat belt, insert the tabs into the slot as shown above. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the slot.

NOTICE

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

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From rear

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FOLDING DOWN THIRD SEAT Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. Pull the seatback angle adjust- ing strap toward you or pull down the seatback angle adjusting lever to un- lock the seatback and fold the seatback down until it locks.

CAUTION

Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.

Folding down the third seat will enlarge the luggage compartment. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

RETURNING THIRD SEAT Pull the seatback adjusting lever to un- lock the seatback and fold up the seat- back to its upright lock position.

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CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: D 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 the seat belt from operating properly.

D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.

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Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)

To flatten the seatbacks, do the follow- ing: 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up, sliding the second seat to the rear−most position. Then pull the seat forward slightly until it locks.

2. Remove the head restraint. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the front seat further for- ward than the front−most lock posi- tion.

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Flattening seatbacks (power seat)

CAUTION

D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position.

D After returning the seat to its origi- nal position, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

To flatten the seatbacks, do the follow- ing: 1. Hold the center of the lever and pull it up, sliding the second seat to the rear−most position. Then pull the seat forward slightly until it locks.

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3. Pull the seatback angle adjusting le- ver up to unlock and push down the seatback.

When returning the seatback to the up- right position, be careful not to make yourself hit by the seatback which will bound with considerable spring force. After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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CAUTION

D Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position.

D After returning the seat to its origi- nal position, try pushing the seat and seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place. Be certain to replace head restraint.

2. Remove the head restraint. Push the seat position adjusting switch for- ward to slide the front seat to the front−most position.

3. Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat- back.

After returning the seat to its original position, be certain to replace the head restraint.

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Seat heaters

CAUTION

NOTICE

z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- jects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

z When cleaning the seats, do not use organic substances (paint thin- ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline, etc.). They may damage the heater and seat surface.

z To prevent the battery from being the switch off

discharged, when the engine is not running.

turn

the seat heater because

Occupants must use caution when op- erating it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures (erythema, varicella). Use extra caution for; D Babies, small children, elderly per- sons, sick persons or handicapped persons

D Persons who have delicate skin D Persons who are exhausted D Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep (sleeping drug, cold remedy, etc.)

To prevent the seat overheating, do not use the seat heater with a blan- ket, cushion, or other insulating ob- jects which cover the seat.

To turn on the seat heater, push the switches (“L” switch for the left front seat and “R” switch for the right front seat). At this time, the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heat- er is operating. To turn off the seat heater, push the switch once again. The key must be in the “ON” position to operate seat heaters.

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Head restraints

Second and third seat head restraints— When an occupant sits in the second or third seat, always raise the head restraint to the lock position. 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

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

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

D Do not drive with

straints removed.

Front seats

Third seats

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. Front head restraints only—On some mod- els, you can also move the front head restraint forward or backward. If such ad- justment is desired, pull or push the base of the head restraint.

Second seats

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Front seats

Second seat

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To use the armrest, pull shown in the illustrations.

it down as

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, avoid putting heavy loads on it.

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. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. 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” on page 85 in this Section for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Do not allow any children 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. Holding a child in your arms 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

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. D 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 maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of personal injury.

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

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

D Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers, or allow them to come into contact with the belt—they may se- verely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 353
in Section 5.)

the belts.

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

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Tab

Buckle

tab

the

into

insert

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

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Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

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.

is

then

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” on page 85 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. 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.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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CAUTION

D Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

D Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

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.

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

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To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. 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.

THIRD SEAT SEAT BELTS The third seat seat belts are 3−point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and se- curely latched for proper operation. Make sure is securely latched for ready use of the third seat seat belt.

that buckle 1

Two buckles and tabs for third seat seat belt 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 con- cave end tab Buckle 2—Properly matches with round end tab

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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.

To release the concave end tab, insert the key into the hole on buckle 1 and allow the belt to retract.

CAUTION

Do not use the third seat 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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The second and third seat seat belt buckles can be stowed when not in use. Seat belt buckles must be stowed before you the seatback. (See “—Folding down second seats” on page 43 and “—Folding down third seat” on page 47 in this Section.)

fold

—Stowing the second and third seat seat belt buckles

Second seat (vehicles with third seat)

Second seat (vehicles without third seat)

Third seats

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—Stowing the third seat seat belt

To stow the third seat seat belt, insert the tabs into the slot as shown above. Make sure the tabs are securely locked in the slot. Seat belt must be stowed before you fold the seatback. (See “—Folding down third seat” on page 47 in this Section.)

NOTICE

Stow the third seat seat belt except when you are wearing it.

from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat belts cannot be fastened se- curely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is avail- able free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering in- formation is available at your Toyota deal- er.

CAUTION

the

When using the seat belt extender, following precautions. observe Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. D Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.

in

the extender