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Pictorial index


Search by illustration


1 For safety and security


Make sure to read through them


2 Instrument


cluster Operation of each component


How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning lights and indicators, etc.


Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment before driving, etc.


4 Driving


Operations and advices which are necessary for driving


5 Audio system


Operating the audio system


6 Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.


7 Maintenance


and care


8 When trouble


arises


9 Vehicle


specifications


10 For owners


Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures


What to do in case of malfunction or emergency


Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.


Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners


Index


Search by symptom


Search alphabetically


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TABLE OF CONTENTS


For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual.................... 12
How to search.............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14


1 For safety and security


1-1. For safe use


Before driving...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 60
Child restraint systems........ 61
Installing child restraints...... 65
Exhaust gas precautions..... 79


1-2. Theft deterrent system


Engine immobilizer system............................... 80
Alarm................................... 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 85


2 Instrument cluster


2.


Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators ...........................88
Gauge and meters...............94
Multi-information display (with monochrome display) ..............................97
Multi-information display (with color display)...........101
Eco Driving Indicator .........107
Fuel consumption information.......................109


3 Operation of each


component


3-1. Key information


Keys...................................114


3-2. Opening, closing and


locking the doors Side doors .........................121
Back door ..........................129
Glass hatch........................142
Smart key system ..............147


3-3. Adjusting the seats


Front seats.........................155
Rear seats .........................157
Driving position memory ....164
Head restraints ..................168


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3-4. Adjusting the steering


wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 172
Inside rear view mirror....... 174
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 176


3-5. Opening and closing the


windows Power windows ................. 178
Moon roof.......................... 182
Panoramic moon roof........ 186


4 Driving


4-1. Before driving


Driving the vehicle............. 192
Cargo and luggage............ 201
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing.................... 224


4-2. Driving procedures


Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)........... 225
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)..................... 228
Automatic transmission..... 234
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake.................... 240


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4-3. Operating the lights and


wipers Headlight switch ................241
Automatic High Beam........246
Fog light switch..................252
Windshield wipers and washer.............................253
Rear window wiper and washer.............................255


4-4. Refueling


Opening the fuel tank cap...................................257


4-5. Using the driving support


systems Cruise control ....................261
Dynamic radar cruise control..............................266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert).....280
Rear view monitor system .............................288
All-wheel drive lock switch ..............................297
Driving assist systems .......298
Downhill assist control system .............................304
PCS (Pre-Collision System).....306
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........313
• The Blind Spot Monitor function..........................317
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function .................320


4-6. Driving tips


Winter driving tips..............323
Off-road precautions..........327


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5 Audio system


5-1. Basic Operations


Audio system types........... 334
Audio system..................... 338
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 341
USB Port/AUX Port ........... 342
Basic audio operations...... 343


5-2. Setup


Setup menu....................... 345
General settings................ 346
Audio settings.................... 347
Display settings................. 348
Voice settings.................... 349


5-3. Using the Multimedia


system Selecting the audio source ............................. 350
List screen operation......... 351
Optimal use of the audio system................... 353


5-4. Using the radio


Radio operation................. 354


5-5. Playing an audio CD and


MP3/WMA/AAC discs CD player operation...........356


5-6. Using an external device


Listening to an iPod ...........362
Listening to a USB memory device ................366
Using the AUX port............370


5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®


Preparations to use wireless communication ................371
Registering a Bluetooth® audio player for the first time................375
Registering a Bluetooth® phone for the first time.....376
Registering a Bluetooth® device ..............................377
Connecting a Bluetooth® device ..............................379
Displaying a Bluetooth® device details...................381
Detailed Bluetooth® system settings................382


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6-1. Using the air conditioning


system and defogger Front manual air conditioning system.........422
Front automatic air conditioning system.........428
Rear manual air conditioning system.........435
Rear automatic air conditioning system.........438
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators ........................441


6-2. Using the interior lights


Interior lights list.................444
• Interior lights................. 444
• Personal lights.............. 445


6-3. Using the storage features


List of storage features......446
• Glove box ..................... 447
• Console box ................. 447
• Bottle holders ............... 448
• Cup holders.................. 449
• Auxiliary boxes ............. 451
• Open tray ..................... 452
Luggage compartment features ...........................453


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5-8. Bluetooth® Audio


Listening to Bluetooth® Audio............................... 383


5-9. Bluetooth® phone Using a Bluetooth® Phone.............................. 384
Making a call ..................... 386
Receiving a call................. 389
Speaking on the phone ..... 390
Bluetooth® phone message function............ 393
Using the steering wheel switches................ 397
Bluetooth® phone settings............................ 398
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 399
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)............ 408


5-10.Bluetooth®


Bluetooth® ........................ 412


5-11.Using the voice


command system Voice command system.... 417


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6-4. Using the other interior


features Other interior features ....... 455
• Sun visors .................... 455
• Vanity mirrors............... 455
• Conversation mirror ..... 456
• Clock............................ 457
• Outside temperature display.......................... 458
• Power outlets ............... 459
• Rear sunshades............ 462
• Armrest ........................ 463
• Coat hooks................... 464
• Assist grips .................. 464
• Side table..................... 465
Garage door opener.......... 466
Safety Connect.................. 473
Compass........................... 479


7 Maintenance and care


7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ..........484
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ...........487


7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...................490
General maintenance ........493
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs .........................497


7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance


Do-it-yourself service precautions......................498
Hood..................................500
Positioning a floor jack.......502
Engine compartment .........503
Tires...................................515
Tire inflation pressure ........525
Wheels...............................528
Air conditioning filter ..........530
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ......532
Checking and replacing fuses................................535
Light bulbs .........................539


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9 Vehicle specifications


8-1. Essential information


9-1. Specifications


Emergency flashers .......... 554
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...................... 555


8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 557
If you think something is wrong........................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 562
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ............................ 563
If a warning message is displayed......................... 572
If you have a flat tire.......... 590
If the engine will not start ................................. 615
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 617
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 618
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 621
If your vehicle overheats ... 626
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 629


Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ..........632
Fuel information.................646
Tire information..................649


9-2. Customization


Customizable features.......662
Items to initialize ................672


10 For owners


Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................674
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .......................675
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .......................678


Index


What to do if... (Troubleshooting).....................688
Alphabetical index......................694


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For your information


Main Owner’s Manual Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ- ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment. Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction. Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi- cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi- fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.


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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as: ●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system ●Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped) ●Cruise control system (if equipped) ●Anti-lock brake system ●SRS airbag system ●Seat belt pretensioner system Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe- cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system. Vehicle data recordings Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:


• Engine speed • Accelerator status • Brake status • Vehicle speed • Shift position


The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con- versations, sounds or pictures. ● Data usage


Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc- tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except: • With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if


• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-


• For use by Toyota in a law suit • For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or


the vehicle is leased


ment agency


vehicle owner


● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)


If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser- vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.


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Event data recorder This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur- pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:


• How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-


tened;


pedal; and,


• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake


• How fast the vehicle was traveling.


These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa- tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. ● Disclosure of the EDR data


Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-


cle) is obtained


ment agency


• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-


• For use by Toyota in a law suit However, if necessary, Toyota may: • Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance • Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing


information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner


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Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle. Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor- ate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo- nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con- trol batteries.


WARNING


■General precautions while driving


Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi- cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents. Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.


■General precaution regarding children’s safety


Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key. Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.


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Reading this manual


WARNING: Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or serious injury to people.


NOTICE: Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.


1 2 3


Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps in numerical order.


Indicates the action (push- ing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.


Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).


Indicates the component or position being explained.


Means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this hap- pen”.


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How to search ■ Searching by name


• Alphabetical index.......P. 694


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■ Searching by


installation


position • Pictorial index................P. 14


■ Searching by symptom or


sound • What to do if...


(Troubleshooting) ........P. 688


■ Searching by title


• Table of contents.............P. 2


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■Exterior


Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key* . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565, 574
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565, 575
Glass hatch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565, 576
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Driving position memory* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Defogging the mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424, 430
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*. . . . . . . . P. 424, 431


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Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 635
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 515
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 642
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 515
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 636
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 626
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575


Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving (Replacing method: P. 539, Watts: P. 645)


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Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
Downhill assist control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241


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■Instrument panel


Engine switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225, 228
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225, 228
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Warning messages*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 586
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 557
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 617
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97, 101
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97, 101
When a warning message or indicator is displayed. . . . . . . . . P. 572


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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 572
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Headlights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253, 255
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253, 255
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 582
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Manual air conditioning system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Automatic air conditioning system*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422, 428
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424, 430
Audio system*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
Navigation system*1, 3
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Power back door main switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Fuel filler door opener switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 259


*1: If equipped *2: For Entune Audio Plus, refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”. *3: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.


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■Switches


Automatic High Beam switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Power back door switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424, 431
Heated steering wheel switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Intuitive parking assist switch*1, 2


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Inside lock buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Driving position memory switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517
PCS OFF switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307


*1: If equipped *2: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.


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 Type A


 Type B


Talk switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Audio remote control switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
“DISP” switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Cruise control switch Cruise control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Telephone switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 397
Meter control switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Cruise control switch Cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Dynamic radar cruise control*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266


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 Type A


 Type B


VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
“SNOW” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
“DAC” switch*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
All-wheel drive lock switch*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Seat heater/ventilator switches*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442
Seat heater switches*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 442


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■Interior


10


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SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 40
Floor mats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 26
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 30
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Rear seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Rear manual air conditioning switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Rear automatic air conditioning switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Second seat heater switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 443
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
Side table*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
Rear seat entertainment system*1, 2


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Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Interior lights/personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Moon roof switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Panoramic moon roof switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 451
Conversation mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
“SOS” button*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Garage door opener switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 466
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 464


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Before driving...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 40
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 53
Safety information for children ............................. 60
Child restraint systems........ 61
Installing child restraints...... 65
Exhaust gas precautions..... 79


1-2. Theft deterrent system


Engine immobilizer system .............................. 80
Alarm................................... 82
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 85


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Floor mat Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.


Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.


Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.


*: Always align the


marks.


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WARNING


Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to an accident, or leading to death or a serious injury. ■When installing the driver’s floor mat


●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year


vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.


●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. ●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-


vided.


●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other. ●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.


■Before driving


●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the correct place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.


●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not inter- fere with the floor mat.


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For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before driving.


Correct driving posture


Adjust the angle of the seat- back so that you are sitting straight up and so that you do not have to lean forward to steer. (P. 155) Adjust the seat so that you can depress the pedals fully and so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when gripping the steering wheel. (P. 155) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (P. 168) Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 30)


Correct use of the seat belts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. (P. 30) Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 61)


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Adjusting the mirrors Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 174, 176)


WARNING


Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.


Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.


●Do not place anything under the front seats.


Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.


●When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to


feel tired. Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con- tinue driving and take a break immediately.


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Seat belts


Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.


Correct use of the seat belts ● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoulder.


● Position the lap belt as low as


possible over the hips.


● Adjust the position of the seat- back. Sit up straight and well back in the seat.


● Do not twist the seat belt.


Fastening and releasing the seat belt (except for the third center seat)


To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.


Release button


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Fastening the seat belt (for the third center seat)


Take the plate out of the holder, and then pull down the seat belt.


Push plate “A” into buckle “A” until a click sound is heard.


Plate “A”


Push plate “B” into buckle “B” until a click sound is heard.


Buckle “A”


Plate “B”


Buckle “B”


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Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the third center seat)


To release plate “B”, press the release button on buckle “B”.


Plate “B”


Release button


To release plate “A”, insert the key (P. 114) or plate “B” into the hole on buckle “A”. Retract the belt slowly when releasing and stowing the seat belt.


Plate “A”


Buckle “B”


Plate “A”


Buckle “A”


Plate “B”


Buckle “A”


“A” and


Holding plate “B” together, insert both plates into the holder on the roof.


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Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.


Seat belt comfort guide (for the third center seat) If the shoulder belt sits close to a person's neck, use the seat belt comfort guide.


Pull the comfort guide from the pocket.


Slide the belt past the slot of the guide. The elastic cord must be behind the seat belt.


Buckle the seat belt and posi- tion it comfortably.


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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats) The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occu- pants by retracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal col- lision or a vehicle rollover.


The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.


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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)


The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.


■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)


When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 65)


■When not using the rear seat belts


 Second seat belts Pass the outer seat belts through the seat belt hangers and secure the seat belt plates to prevent the shoulder belts from being damaged.


 Third seat belts Pass the outer seat belts through the seat belt hangers and secure the seat belt plates to prevent the shoulder belts from being damaged.


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■Child seat belt usage


The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child


becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 61)


●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat


belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 30)


■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated (front seats) If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.


■Seat belt extender


If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.


they are not


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WARNING


Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt


●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt


for more than one person at once, including children.


●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always


use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.


●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.


●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.


■Pregnant women


Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 30) Women who are pregnant should posi- tion the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants, extending the shoulder belt completely over the shoulder and avoid- ing belt contact with the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.


■People suffering illness


Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 30)


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WARNING


■When children are in the vehicle


Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.


■Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)


If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.


■Adjustable shoulder anchor (front seats)


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 death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (P. 33)


■Seat belt damage and wear


●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be


jammed in the door.


●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.


●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.


If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been


involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.


●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.


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WARNING


■Using a seat belt comfort guide (third center seat)


Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury. ●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must


be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.


●To reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use.


●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder.


■Using a seat belt extender


●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without


the extender.


●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.


●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.


■When using the third center seat belt Do not use the third center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision.


NOTICE


■When using a seat belt extender


When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.


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SRS airbags


The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.


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SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components SRS driver’s knee airbag Can help provide driver protection SRS seat cushion airbag Can help restrain the front passenger ◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags


SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS curtain shield airbags ● Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer


seats


● Can prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle


in the event of vehicle rollover


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SRS airbag system components


impact sensors (front


Front passenger airbag Curtain shield airbags Side doors) “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side airbags Seat cushion airbag SRS warning light Driver airbag


10


11


12


13


14


15


16


17


Side impact sensors (rear) Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sensor Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s knee airbag Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Front impact sensors Airbag sensor assembly


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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.


WARNING


■SRS airbag precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts


properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●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 the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides 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 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-


als comfortably.


• Slightly recline the back of the seat.


Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply 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.


• 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 recommended 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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■SRS airbag precautions


●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passenger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the SRS front airbags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.


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


●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 61)


●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or


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WARNING


■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.


●Do not allow the front seat occupants to


hold items on their knees.


●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.


●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.


●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and driver’s knee airbags deploy.


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■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield, side window, front or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.


●Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys and accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS driver’s knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus caus- ing a danger.


●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.


●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver’s knee airbag will


deploy, be sure to remove it.


●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags and seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbag to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.


●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-


bag components. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.


●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-


bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.


●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.


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WARNING


■SRS airbag precautions


●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.


●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.


■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components


Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails


●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper or side of the


occupant compartment


●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,


winches or roof luggage carrier


●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD


players


●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability


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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)


●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying


(inflating) SRS airbag.


●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.


●The windshield may crack. ●For U.S.A.: For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle's loca- tion (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis- tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent auto- matically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (P. 473)


■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)


●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,


which can move or deform on impact


• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in

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