2006 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously using a key, the center lights and ignition switch light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see “Interior lights” on page 122, “Personal lights” on page 123 and “Ignition switch light” on page 124 in Section 1−5.) The driver’s window can be opened or closed with the key operation in the driv- er’s door keyhole. (For details, see “Power windows” on page 27 in this Section.)

NOTICE

z Do not bend the terminals. 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 the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation. z Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat- tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously. This double key turning operation to un- lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera- tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal- er.

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lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door. If you do either of the following, no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch. D Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when all the side doors and back door are closed.

D Open the driver’s door or front passen- ger’s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position, then close the front doors.

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Driver’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is in the ignition.

Passenger’s side

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CAUTION

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

to

the

lock

lever

the “LOCK”

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Move position as shown on the label. When the child−protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways. D Turn the ignition key to “ON”. D Unlock all

the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- lock the doors the power door

senger’s door with knob, and then unlock all and back door with lock switch.

inside

the

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Power windows

Window switch

lock

Driver’s door

Passengers’ doors

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The passen- ger window can also be controlled by the switches on the driver’s door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Normal operation: 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. Automatic operation (driver’s window only): 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 partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite 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.

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.

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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

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

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

the window

is

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 caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she op- erates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

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.

inserted

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE 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. To close: Turn the key fully forward and hold it. After the door is locked or unlocked, the window begins to move. Operations stop when the key is released. This feature can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Back door

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 313
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 “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 20 and “Side doors” on page 24 in this Section.) 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.

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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.

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

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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 17 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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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 activated. 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.

the system will give

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 is any abnormality with your vehicle.

to see

there

if

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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. Stop 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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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.

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.

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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the

the

toward

the switch

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 open and stop partway 45
mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened posi- tion. When you push the switch toward the “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof part- way, push the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly while the roof is moving. As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 45 mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened position. 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.

the

toward

the switch

the switch

tilt up: Push

the roof partway, push

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. 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.

the roof partway, push

toward the

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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 death or 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, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

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

When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt down while the switch is depressed and stop when released. 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.

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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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38
42
51
54
55
56
57
68
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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

in

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

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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 with side airbags. Such change 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.

—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

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide 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 re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or 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

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide 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 re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR ADJUSTING SWITCH

SUPPORT

Press either side of the switch. The amount of lumbar 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 313 in Section 2 loading luggage.

for precautions when

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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.

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: 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.

CAUTION

D 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal colli- sion, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or per- sonal 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

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

CAUTION

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 313 in Section 2 loading luggage.

for precautions when

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 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

is

CAUTION

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

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CAUTION

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.

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 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

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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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CAUTION

From front

1. SEATBACK

STRAP

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

—Adjusting third seat

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.

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.

From rear

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D 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 or your neck may contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal colli- sion, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or per- sonal injury.

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

locked

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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.

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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 313 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

From front

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.

From rear

NOTICE

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

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Flattening seatbacks (manual seat)

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.

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

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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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. 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.

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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Flattening seatbacks (power 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. 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

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 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.

CAUTION

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 persons with physical disabilities

D Persons who have sensitive 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.

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Head restraints

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

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.

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Second seats

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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.

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.

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Armrests

Front seats

Second seat

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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

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 89 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.

CAUTION

the vehicle

D Avoid reclining

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. 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 or your neck may In the contact the shoulder belt. event of a the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of death or personal in- jury.

frontal collision,

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—Fastening front and rear seat belts

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.

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 89 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.

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 the belts—they may contact with severely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 361
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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Take up slack

Too high

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.

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.

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 buckle 1 is securely latched for ready use of the third seat seat belt.

CAUTION

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

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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.

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

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

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—Stowing the second and third seat seat belt buckles

Second seat (vehicles with third seat)

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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Second seat (vehicles without third seat)

Third seats

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—Stowing the third seat seat belt

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 45 and “—Folding down third seat” on page 49 in this Section.)

fold

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 49 in this Section.)

NOTICE

Stow the third seat seat belt when not in use.

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.

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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.

D Make

the

the

sure

If light

reconnect

passenger

seat. indicator

“AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the the front “AIRBAG OFF” is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIRBAG OFF” is illuminated, front passenger the airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of collision.

indicator

light