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NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe the following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.
z When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth- er vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after remov- ing other transponder keys (includ- ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.
z Do not bend the key grip. z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.
z Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
z Do not
leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.
z Do not put
the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
z Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials.
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Engine immobilizer system
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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. if you If you should lose your keys or need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key num- ber and storing it
in a safe place.
The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the engine switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.
light will start
The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the engine switch. The indicator flashing to show the system is set. If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light stays on. D The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the engine switch.
D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
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Inserting the registered key in the engine switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make a new key with a built−in transponder chip, your deal- er will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the num- ber of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys- tem or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas- semble the engine immobilizer sys- tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper opera- tion of the system cannot be guaran- teed.
Wireless remote control (on some models)—
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Indicator light 1. 2. Unlock switch 3. Lock switch The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the doors from a distance within approxi- mately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. When you operate any switch, push it slowly and securely. At this time, the indi- cator light
flashes once.
The wireless remote control key is an electronic component. Observe the follow- ing instructions in order not to cause dam- age to the key. D Do not
leave the key in places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.
D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
in water.
D Avoid putting it You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- trol keys for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
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To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the key slowly and se- curely. To lock: the doors Push the lock switch with all closed. All the doors are locked simulta- neously. At this time, the turn signal lights flash once. Check to see that the doors are securely locked. If door not be performed. If the lock switch is pushed while the key is in the ignition, locking will not be per- formed.
the lock switch is pushed while any locking will
is not securely closed,
If the wireless remote control key does not actuate the doors, or operate from a normal distance or if the indicator light on the key is dimmed or does not come on: D Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of
the key.
D The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the key. To re- place the battery, see “—Replacing bat- tery” on page 15.
If you lose your wireless remote control key, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your keys” on page 219.)
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—Locking and unlocking doors
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lights flash twice.
To unlock: Push the unlock switch. All the doors are unlocked simultaneously. At this time, the turn signal You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again. If the lock or unlock switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera- tion is not repeated. Release the switch and then push it again.
—Replacing battery For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent and a flathead screwdriver.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
z When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
z Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.
z Dispose of used batteries according
to the local
laws.
Replace the battery by following these procedures:
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1. Open the cover using a flathead screw-
driver wrapped with plastic tape.
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2. Remove the module from the key
frame.
3. Remove the battery cover of the mod-
ule.
NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
4. Remove the discharged battery and put in a new battery with positive (+) side up.
NOTICE
z Make sure the positive side and the battery are
negative side of 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 battery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the case.
5. Install the battery cover of the module. 6. Install the module into the key case
and secure the cover.
After replacing the battery, check that the key operates properly. If the key still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Side doors
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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. Vehicles with a power door lock sys- tem—All the doors lock and unlock simul- taneously with the driver’s door.
UNLOCKING WITH
LOCKING AND INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull If you want from the outside, set the knob in the lock position before closing the door. The outside door handle must be held up while the front door to lock your keys in the vehicle.
is being closed. Be careful not
the knob backward.
to lock the door
UNLOCKING WITH
LOCKING AND POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH (on some models) Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch down on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- ly.
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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 locking the doors helps seat belts, 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 un- intentionally.
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REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS (on double−cab models) Move the lock lever position as shown on the label. is locked, you When the child protector cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.
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Power windows (on some models)
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The windows can be operated with the switch on each door. The power windows work when the engine switch is in the “ON” position. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.
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Window lock switch
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Automatic opening operation: Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.
THE
PASSENGERS’
OPERATING WINDOWS Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passenger’s win- dow. The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.
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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 power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.
CAUTION
also make
To avoid death or serious 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 the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle. 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/she oper- ates the windows safely.
in a closing window,
sure
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 them from making unex- pected use of the switches.
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Quarter windows (on extra−cab models)
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the To open the quarter window, pull latch handle toward you and swing it fully out. When closing the window, make sure it is completely closed.
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Tailgate
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Type A
Type B
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Type A: To open the tailgate, unlock the latches as shown. Type B: To open the tailgate, pull the handle up. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 175 for precautions when loading luggage. After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to- ward you to make sure it is securely locked.
CAUTION
If the open tailgate hides the stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights, back−up lights or rear retro reflectors while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
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To lower the tailgate fully, release the support brackets from the lugs as shown.
NOTICE
z Lower the tailgate gently when it is
unhooked.
z Make sure the tailgate is securely caught by the support brackets be- fore closing the tailgate.
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Hood
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To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the
auxiliary catch lever and lift hood.
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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3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
forgotten any tools,
Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not rags, etc. and return the support rod to 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.
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CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing from falling down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos- ing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Fuel tank cap (type A)
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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.
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CAUTION
D Make sure the cap is tightened se- fuel spillage in
curely to prevent the event of an accident.
D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
tank cap,
2. To remove the fuel
turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click.
CAUTION
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. 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 if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
D Do not fill a fuel container with fuel on a plastic truck bed liner, a rub- ber truck bed mat, or any other in- sulating material. A static electricity charge could cause a spark and fire hazard. The proper procedure is to place an approved fuel container on the ground away from the truck for filling.
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Fuel tank cap (type B)
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CAUTION
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling. 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 if the cap is suddenly re- moved.
This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.
1. To unlock the fuel tank cap,
insert ignition key and turn it counterclock- wise. When refueling, turn off the engine.
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CAUTION
D Make sure the cap is tightened se- fuel spillage in
curely to prevent the event of an accident.
D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
2. To remove the fuel
turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it.
tank cap,
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, make sure the tabs in the cap are proper- ly aligned with the cutouts in the tank opening. Then lock the cap by turning the fuel
tank cap key clockwise.
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SECTION 1− 3
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Removing rear seat cushions Tumbling rear seat cushion Head restraints Seat belts SRS driver and front passenger airbags Child restraint
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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be killed or severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision. D During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, death or severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
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. 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 (10 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.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 above, while still maintain- ing control of the foot pedals, steer- ing wheel, and your view of the in- strument panel controls.
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Front passenger seat
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.
—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. the seat does not
D Be careful
that
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 is locked in position.
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. 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.
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CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and 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 contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or serious injury.
—Adjusting front seats (separate type)
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 HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB
(only driver’s seat of some models)
Turn the knob either way. 3. SEATBACK
ANGLE
LEVER
ADJUSTING
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Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
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—Adjusting front seats (bench type)
—Moving front passenger’s seat (on extra−cab models)
1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK
ADJUSTING
ANGLE
LEVER
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Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and 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 contact the shoulder belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the greater the risk of death or serious injury.
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For easy access to behind the front passenger’s seat: 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seat- back. The seat will slide forward.
2. Move the seat
tion.
to the front−most posi-
When access is no longer needed, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.
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Removing rear seat cushions (on extra−cab models)
CAUTION
D After putting back the seat,
try pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place.
D Never allow anyone to rest
their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.
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To remove the seat cushions, unhook the lock release lever by moving it as shown and pull them up and then to- ward the front of vehicle. The seat cushions can be removed sepa- rately.
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the seat cushions, observe the following precautions to prevent personal inju- ry: D Do not remove the seat cushions
while the vehicle is moving.
D Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
D Be careful not to hit the removed seat cushions against a person or drop it on yourself.
D After installing the seat cushions, push it upward and downward to make sure it is locked in position.
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Tumbling rear seat cushion (on double−cab models)
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To prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop: D When reinstalling the seat cush- ions, be careful not to hit the seat cushions against you or inside of the vehicle.
D Install each seat in the same posi- tion from which it was removed. Failure to do so will prevent rear seat occupants from using seat belts properly.
1. Remove the center head restraint.
2. Pull the strap as shown. The latch under the seat cushion will release, allowing the seat cushion to be raised.
3. Raise the seat cushion as shown and anchor the strap to the bracket behind the rear seat.
4. Replace the center head restraint.
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CAUTION
When returning the seats to their original position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent death or serious injury in a collision or sudden stop: D Be careful not to get your hands or
feet pinched in the seat.
D Make sure there are no obstacles under the seat which would prevent the seat from properly locking into place.
D Make sure the seat cushion is se- curely locked by trying to pull up- ward and downward on the edge of the seat cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper- ating properly.
D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat cushion and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use.
Head restraints
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Front seats
it up.
For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. Rear head restraints—When an occupant sits on the rear seat, always pull up the rear 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.
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D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. D Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
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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 49 for details. Single−cab models: If a child is too large for a child restraint system, in the seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. Extra−cab and double−cab models: If a child is too large for a child restraint system, 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.
the child should sit
the child should sit
let
rear or
the force of
in the front seat,
the If a child must sit seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child. Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in- jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not 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 recommendations. The 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. If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact your Toyota dealer for seat belt replacement or installation.
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CAUTION
the
vehicle
Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. D Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may In the contact event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of death or serious inju- ry.
the shoulder belt.
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It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is danger- ous to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant’s lap. WARNING: No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from op- erating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
D Australian owners: Observe the fol-
lowing additional WARNINGS. WARNING: Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as ap- plicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer. Care should be taken to avoid con- tamination of the webbing with po- lishes, oils and chemicals, and par- ticularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.
webbing
if
D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.
D Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
D Keep the belts clean and dry.
If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers, or allow them to come into contact with the belts—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 226.)
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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—Fastening 3−point type seat belts
Tab
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of
the retractor.
firmly pull
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Buckle
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 death or serious injury.
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To it out of the re- fasten your belt, pull tractor and insert the tab into 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. lock the belt during a The retractor will 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.
Take up slack
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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.
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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 death or serious injuries in a colli- sion.
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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor (on extra−cab and double−cab models)— 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.
CAUTION
belts
could
D Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting cause death or serious 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.
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—Fastening 2−point type seat belts
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Tab Buckle
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.
Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.
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 death or serious injury.
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—Seat belt pretensioners
Too high
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Keep as low on hips as possible
Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position. To shorten the belt, pull the belt. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.
the free end of
CAUTION
Both high−positioned and loose−fit- ting lap belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or oth- er unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
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To release the belt, press the buckle release button. Vehicles with front bench seat: Always place the latched belt on the cen- ter seat when not
in use.
impact.
The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners (vehicles with sepa- rate front seats) or driver and front out- side passenger seat belt pretensioners (vehicles with bench front seat) are de- signed to be activated in response to a severe frontal When the sensor detects a severe frontal the front seat belts are quickly impact, drawn back by the retractor so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat. The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.
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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of non−toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless. Once the seat belt pretensioners have been activated, retractors remain locked. the affected belts must be replaced. If the vehicle is involved in multiple colli- sions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
the seat belt
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The seat belt pretensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the il- lustration. 1. SRS warning light 2. Front airbag sensors 3. Airbag sensor assembly 4. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death or severe injury. D If
the pretensioner has activated, it the seat belt becomes locked: cannot be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
D Do not modify,
remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner as- semblies, airbag sensor or sur- rounding area or wiring. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds.D The light comes on while driving. D If any seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.
D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged.
NOTICE
belt
consulting
Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
pretensioners
in
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z Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole
This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers” on page 85.)
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SRS driver and front passenger airbags
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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) front airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.
D Vehicles with separate front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and front passenger.
D Vehicles with bench front seats—The SRS airbags are designed to protect the driver and front outside passenger. They are not designed to protect an occupant in the front center seating position.
In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the ve- hicle interior. The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat. Always wear your seat belt properly.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate. D Either seat belt pretensioner assembly scratched,
or cracked, or otherwise damaged.
surrounding
area
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CAUTION
D The SRS front airbag system is de- signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver and front passenger seat belt systems. The driver and front passenger can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for- ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli- sion. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wear- ing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 35.
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restraint
D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a Toyota child strongly recommends that all in- fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper- ly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installa- tion of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 49.
system.
the impact
The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle exceeds the designed threshold level. the The SRS front airbags will deploy if severity of is above the de- signed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, the bed of a truck, etc.). or goes under, It in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- old level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together. Always wear your seat belts properly.
is possible that
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Collision from the side
Hitting curb, edge of pavement or hard surface
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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
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Vehicle rollover
Landing hard or vehicle falling
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the under- side of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Airbag module for front passenger
(airbag and inflator)
2. Airbag module for driver
(airbag and inflator)
3. SRS warning light 4. Front airbag sensors 5. Airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
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The front airbag sensors constantly moni- tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward decelera- tion beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time, a chemical reaction in the infla- tors very quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The front airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit you should do so immediately.
from the vehicle,
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous injuries, especially if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important the occupant for to; avoid placing any the body between the object or part of occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not touch! The airbags inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.
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CAUTION
The driver or front passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
D The front passenger sit as far back
as possible from the dashboard.
D All vehicle occupants must be prop- erly restrained using the available seat belts.
For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seating position, see “—Front seat precautions” on page 28.
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D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use, since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.
D Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained.
D Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the front passenger seat, since airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
front passenger
the
D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 49.
in front of
D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag sys- tem. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of the deploying airbags. Like- wise, the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.
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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near the front passenger airbag, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the front airbag system from activating correctly, cause sudden activation of the system or disable the sys- tem, which could result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.
NOTICE
consulting
Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player
z Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
z Modification of the front end struc-
ture
z Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end
z Repairs made on or near the front front end structure, con- fenders, steering sole, wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag
steering
column,
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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are oper- ating properly. This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers” on page 85.)
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If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds.D The light comes on while driving.
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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS front airbags have been in-
flated.
D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
front
D The pad section of the steering wheel cover or
