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senger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passen- ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occu- pant in the seat. (As for the front passen- ger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 81 in this Section.) The SRS curtain shield airbag on the pas- senger side are activated even with no passenger in the front seat or second out- side seat. The SRS curtain shield airbags may acti- vate even when the side airbags are not activated. Always wear your seat belt properly.

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 and curtain shield airbags are inflated.

CAUTION

D The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver, and front passenger and second outside passenger seat belt systems. To en- sure maximum protection in an ac- cident, the driver and all passen- gers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident re- duces the chances of death or seri- ous injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 54 in this Section.

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D 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, pillar, rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he/she is a child seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the occupant.

restraint

D 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 child Toyota 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 85 in this Section.

instructions concerning

that all

system.

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

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8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

Collision from the rear

Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved 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 and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol- lowing components, and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. SRS warning light 2. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indi-

cator lights

3. Curtain shield airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

4. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

5. Side airbag modules

(airbag and inflator)

6. Curtain shield airbag sensors 7. Side and curtain shield airbag sensors

this

inflators. At

inflators and/or

9. Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor as- sembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor. the side and In a severe side impact, curtain shield airbag sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the side airbag the curtain shield airbag time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the occu- pants. 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.

the lateral motion of

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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 as well as parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

inflate with

SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags considerable force. To reduce the possibility of death or serious injury when they in- flate, the driver, front passenger and second outside passengers must: D Wear their seat belts properly. D Remain properly seated with their backs upright and against the seats at all times.

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D Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con- siderable speed and force. Other- wise, he/she may be killed or seri- ously injured. Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D Sit up straight and well back in the seat, distributing your weight evenly in the seat. Do not apply excessive weight the seats with a side airbag, and to the front pillar, rear pillar and roof side rail with a curtain shield airbag.

the outer side of

to

inflate, since

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the side airbag and curtain shield air- bag these airbags could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

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D Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat, facing the pas- senger’s side door, since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

inflate with

D Do not allow anyone to get his/her head or hands out of windows the curtain shield airbags since could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, he/she may be killed or seriously injured. Special care should be taken espe- cially when you have a small child in the vehicle.

D 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.

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D Do not disassemble or repair the front and rear pillars and roof side rails containing the curtain shield airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidental- ly, resulting in death or serious in- jury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification. If you wish to modify your vehicle for the handicapped, consult with your Toyota dealer. It may dangerously in- terfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags operation.

D Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury. When you hang clothes, hang them on the coat hook direct- ly.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts 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 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.

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D Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object around the area where the curtain shield airbag activates such as on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail and assist grips. When the curtain shield air- bag inflates, the microphone or oth- er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the side structure of

the passenger compartment

z Repairs made on or near the con-

sole or front seat

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 and curtain shield airbags are operating properly.

light system monitors

This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- er’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi- cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat- ors, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Ser- vice reminder indicators and warning buzz- ers” on page 129 in Section 1−6.) If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the light does not come on, remains on for more than 6 sec- onds or flashes.

D The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

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If the light stays on, it indicates that the front passenger airbag SRS driver and system and/or front passenger occupant classification system and “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights have a problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag system have a problem. The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- tain shield airbags have been inflated. D 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 and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

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

illustration)

the

in

D The portion of

the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the curtain shield air- bags inside (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

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

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—Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- tem. This system detects the conditions 1—4 in the table on page 83 and based on these conditions activates or deacti- vates front passenger airbags. The sys- tem monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat, and the seat belt buckle switch to determine condi- tions 1—4. In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly, do not do any of the following. D Put a heavy load in the front passen-

ger seat.

D Attach a seatback

table to the front

passenger seat seatback.

D Put weight on the front passenger by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

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If the front passenger occupant classifica- tion system determines that a person of adult size sits in the front passenger seat but the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, one of the following is likely to have occurred: D A rear passenger lifts the front passen-

ger seat cushion with their legs.

D Objects are placed under the front pas-

senger seat.

D The

front passenger seatback

is

in

contact with the second seat.

The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights indicate the actuation of the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger seat and front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the condition 2 in the table shown below.

is

illuminated when an adult

To ensure the system correctly detects an adult sitting in the front passenger seat, make sure the above do not occur. Make sure that the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is seated in the front passenger seat. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illumina- ted, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illuminated, ei- ther ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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The “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights will be illuminated ini- tially when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about 4 sec- onds, they will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indi- cator light be illuminated.

indicator

light and “AIRBAG The SRS warning OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front pas- senger occupant classification system.

light will come on

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Condition detected

by the front

passenger occupant classification system

1. Adult∗1
2. Child∗2 or child

restraint system∗3

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

Indicator/warning light

Devices

“AIRBAG ON” and

“AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights

“AIRBAG ON”

“AIRBAG OFF”

Not illuminated

“AIRBAG OFF”

SRS warning

passenger’s

Front

light

Off

Off

Off

On

seat belt

reminder light

Flashing∗4
Flashing∗4

Off

Off

Front

passenger

airbag

Side airbag on the front passenger

seat

Curtain shield airbag in the

front

passenger

side

Front

passenger’s

seat belt

pretensioner

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

∗1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may ∗2: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her ∗3: Never install a rear−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward−facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (See “Child restraint” on page 85 in this Section as for installing the child restraint system.) ∗4: In the event that the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

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CAUTION

To avoid potential death or serious injury when the front passenger occu- pant classification system does not detect the conditions correctly, ob- serve the following. D Do not recline the front passenger seat seatback so that it interferes with a second seat as it may cause the “AIRBAG OFF” light be illuminated. If the seatback inter- feres with the second seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not interfere with the second seat. Avoid reclining the front passenger seat seatback too much while the vehicle is moving, as it lessens the effectiveness of the seat belt.

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If

the extender

D Make sure the “AIRBAG ON” indica- tor light is illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect tongue from the seat belt buckle, then re- connect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR- BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front pas- senger side may not activate cor- rectly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of colli- sion.

the “AIRBAG ON”

D If an adult sits

If

is

in

the

the

light

light should be

front passenger seat, the “AIRBAG ON” indicator illumi- “AIRBAG OFF” nated. indicator illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light still remains illumi- nated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not front the passenger seat fully rearward.

possible, move

If

the

D Wear the seat belt properly. D Make sure

front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left in- serted into the buckle before some- one sits front passenger seat.

the

in

D Do not put a heavy

in the front passenger seatback pocket or attach a seatback table to the front passenger seat seatback.

load

D Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.

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D Do not put objects under the front

passenger seat.

D Child restraint systems installed on the second seat should not contact the front seatbacks.

The “AIRBAG ON” indicator light may be illuminated (the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat may deploy) even if observing the above cautions, when a child sits in, or a for- ward−facing is installed on the front passenger seat. Re- fer to all the cautions in “SRS airbags” on page 66 and “Child restraint” on page 85
in this Section.

restraint

system

child

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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 SAEJ1819. 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 54 in this Section for details.

CAUTION

D 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.

D 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. D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag can cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

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D 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 even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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If

installing a child

D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint 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.

by

the

D Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. is not se- cured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

child

If

it

—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 in- structions which accompany the 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 somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passengers in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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—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 99 in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” on page 101 in this Sec- tion.

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(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

(B) Convertible seat

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—Installation with seat belt

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

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CAUTION

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the second (or third) seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front (or second) seats. Otherwise, the child or front (or second) seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, re- straint system on the right second seat.

the child

install

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Same angle

Same position

D When

installing a child restraint system in the second seat center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. Other- wise, the child restraint system can- not be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in 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.

CAUTION

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

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

D 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 the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

the

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

3. While pressing the infant seat

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

CAUTION

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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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

Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward−facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

tion.

2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on front passenger seat.

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

5. 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 seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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6. 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.

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

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light

indicator

illuminated when the ignition key

The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light should be is “ON” and the child is in the child restraint system after following these procedures. The “AIRBAG OFF” indi- cates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, remove the child restraint system and reinstall it with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illumi- nated when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, then the SRS front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the pas- senger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Remove the child restraint system and contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward−facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward−facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

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D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

D Never install a rear−facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear−facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

the

the

D A forward−facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

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Same angle

Same position

D When

installing a child restraint system in the second seat center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. Other- wise, the child restraint system can- not be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in 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

D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the second (or third) seat if it interferes with the lock mecha- nism of the front (or second) seats. Otherwise, the child or front (or second) seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a collision.

D If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, re- straint system on the right second seat.

the child

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CAUTION

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

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

D 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 the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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

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

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.

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CAUTION

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

4. To remove the 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.

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Same angle

Same position

D On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in- flate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

D When

installing a child restraint system in the second seat center position, adjust both seat cushions to the same position and align both seatbacks at the same angle. Other- wise, the child restraint system can- not be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

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CAUTION

the

D 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 even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

D 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 the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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could

D 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

D For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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

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

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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 child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 54 in this Section for details.

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—Using a top strap

Anchor brackets

Symbol

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 requires the use of a top strap.

to secure

Use the anchor brackets behind the sec- ond seat seatbacks top strap. Anchor brackets are seating position of the second seat. This symbol the user ready anchor brackets.

locations of

indicates

for each

installed

the

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

2. Open the anchor bracket cover with the symbol as shown in the illustra- tion.

3. Fix 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 85 in this Section.

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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.

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

4. Replace the head restraint and lift it

up to the uppermost lock position.

Be sure to close the cover when the an- chor bracket is not in use.

specifications

Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 are installed in the second seat. The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of both outside second seats. Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

Canada only

Type A

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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 of 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 99 in this Section.)

Canada only

Type B

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the installation details, refer

For to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

D 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.

D 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

D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, en- sure that the seat is moved to the rear−most position, with the seat- back close to the child restraint system.

D After securing

the child restraint system, never slide or recline the seat.

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D Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the second seat if it inter- feres with the lock mechanism of 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.

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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 Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

D 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.

D 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

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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. On some models, when you push the out- side rear view mirror defogger switch, the heater panels the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror sur- face. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield wip- er de−icer” on page 122 in Section 1−5.)

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—Power rear view mirror control

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.

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.

D Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

To adjust a 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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—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

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.

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 that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. 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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Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

Type A

Type B

When the inside air temperature is low, it for the mirror to may take little longer darken to the detection of headlights.

in response

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.

is

the

ignition key

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is equipped with auto anti− glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving. When inserted and turned on, the inside rear view mirror al- ways turns on in the automatic function mode. The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on. In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function: Type A—Push the “OFF” switch. Type B—Push the “MIRROR” switch. To turn on the automatic function again: Type A—Push the “AUTO” switch. Type B—Push the “MIRROR” switch. Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition.

to reduce

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Sun visors—

To ensure correct functioning of an anti−glare mirror sensor located on the back side of the mirror, do not touch or cover the sensor with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

Type A

Type B

110

To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2). If glare comes from obliquely behind you, extend the plate at the end of the visor (position 3).

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CAUTION

Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti−glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

—Vanity mirrors

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the main sun visor and slide the cover. Type A only—The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover.

Type A

Type B

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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 lights Personal lights Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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117
118
118
119
120
121
122

wiper de−icer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

122

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Headlights and turn signals (with automatic light control system)

top of

the driver’s side

The automatic light control sensor is on the instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

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 (on some models) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night.

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 Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend- ing on the darkness of the surroundings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need- ed immediately when entering a dark tun- nel, parking structure, etc.

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Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system)

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

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1.