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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.

(cid:1) Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.

(cid:1) Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

(cid:1) Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.

(cid:1) Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

(cid:1) Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

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Engine immobilizer system

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 should lose your keys or if you 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.

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immobilizer system

The engine is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip 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.

in

Without Toyota vehicle intrusion protec- tion system

With Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system

indicator

light will start

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The flashing to show the system is set. If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. (cid:1) The

light stays on except when intrusion protection system is setting or activat- ing. intrusion protection system (TVIP)” on page 26
in this Section.)

“Toyota vehicle

the Toyota

indicator

vehicle

(See

(cid:1) The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

(cid:1) The indicator light flashes inconsistent-

ly.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number 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.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZRI−21BTY This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

Wireless remote control—

This device complies with RSS−210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

1. “LOCK” switch 2. “UNLOCK” switch 3. “HATCH GLASS” switch 4. “PANIC” switch

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The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the side doors and back door, open the glass hatch or activate the “PANIC” mode from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. When you operate any switch, push slowly and securely. The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. (cid:1) Do not leave the transmitter in places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

it

(cid:1) Do not disassemble it. (cid:1) Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

(cid:1) Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- trol the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

transmitters

for

—Locking and unlocking doors

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance: (cid:1) Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

(cid:1) The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see “—Replacing transmitter battery” on page 17.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re- mote control transmitter” on page 243 in Section 4.)

This complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

this

time,

To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely. To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the side doors and back door are locked si- multaneously. At turn signal lights flash once. Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked. If any of side doors or back door is not securely closed, or if the key is in the ignition switch, locking cannot be per- formed by the “LOCK” switch. “UNLOCK” switch To unlock: Push once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously. At turn signal lights flash twice. When the doors are unlocked, the interior lights come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see “Interior lights” on page 95 in Section 1−5.) 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 side doors and back door will be automati- cally locked again.

time,

this

the

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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 again.

—Opening glass hatch

—Activating panic mode

the glass hatch, push

To open the “HATCH GLASS” switch of the transmit- ter for 1 second. If the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the glass hatch cannot be opened by the “HATCH GLASS” switch. See “Glass hatch” on page 25 Section.

this

in

flashes

intermittently and

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the horn the headlights, turn signal lights and interi- or lights. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following: (cid:1) Push any of the switch on the wireless

to break

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remote control transmitter.

(cid:1) Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

—Replacing transmitter battery For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

(cid:1) During replacing the transmitter battery, do not push the “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” and “HATCH GLASS” switches many times.

(cid:1) When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

(cid:1) Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

(cid:1) Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

transmitter case.

tery.

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NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not bend the terminals. (cid:1) Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery are faced correctly.

(cid:1) Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

(cid:1) Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation. (cid:1) Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat- tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

(cid:1) Close the transmitter case securely.

Side doors—

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 power door lock system— All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously.

3. Put in a new transmitter battery with

positive (+) side up.

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

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When the doors are unlocked, the interior lights come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see “Interior lights” on page 95 in Section 1−5.)

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position.

CAUTION

Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve- hicle. Vehicles with power door lock system— Doors cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is in the igni- tion.

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(cid:1) Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- lock senger’s door with knob, and the side doors and back door with the power door lock switch.

then unlock all

inside

the

lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. All the side doors and back door lock or unlock simultaneously. If you do either of the followings, no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch. (cid:1) Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when all the side doors and back door are closed.

(cid:1) Open the driver’s door or front passen- ger’s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position, then close the front doors.

The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways. (cid:1) Turn the ignition key to “ON”. (cid:1) Unlock all

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

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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CAUTION

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

to

the

lock

lever

the “LOCK”

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

—Automatic door locking and unlocking functions Vehicles with automatic transmission and power door lock system—You can the select automatic unlocking functions. (cid:1) Mode 1—Automatic

following modes of locking

locking

linked

and

the

with the shift position All the side doors and back door are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of the “P” position with the “ON” position and all the doors are closed.

ignition switch

the

in

(cid:1) Mode 2—Functions cancelled

function—All

Automatic door locking and unlocking functions do not activate in this mode. (cid:1) Mode 3—Automatic locking and un- locking linked with the shift position Locking the side doors and back door are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of ignition switch in the “ON” position and all the doors are closed. Unlocking function—All the side doors and back door are automatically un- locked when is moved to the “P” position with the igni- tion switch in the “ON” position.

the “P” position with

the selector

lever

the

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function—All

the “P” position with

(cid:1) Mode 4—Automatic locking and un- locking linked with the shift position and ignition switch Locking the side doors and back door are automatically locked when the selector lever is moved out of ignition switch in the “ON” position and all the doors are closed. Unlocking function—All the side doors and back door are automatically un- locked when is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.

ignition switch

the

the

CHANGING THE MODE The mode toggles through from mode 1 to mode 4. To change the mode, do the following: 1. Set

the “DOOR” position. (See “Interior lights” on page 95 in Section 1−5.)

light switch

interior

the

to

4. Within 5 seconds after

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, push and hold lock switch on the front side for about 5
seconds.

the power door

the

5. The interior light will flash to indicate

that the mode has been changed.

The flashing of the interior light indicates the mode which has been selected. (cid:1) Flashing function

once,

the

has

Power windows

Window lock switch

changed to mode 1.

(cid:1) Flashing

twice,

the

function

has

changed to mode 2.

(cid:1) Flashing three times, the function has

changed to mode 3.

(cid:1) Flashing four times, the function has

changed to mode 4.

If the battery is disconnected or run down, the mode may change. Set the desired mode by following the above procedures.

Driver’s door

Front

2. Shift

the selector

the “P” position and close all the side doors and back door.

lever

into

3. Turn

the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

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Rear

Passengers’ doors

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The passen- gers’ windows can also be controlled by the switches on the driver’s door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated. Automatic operation (to open the driv- er’s window): 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.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she op- erates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

the vehicle.

inside

(cid:1) When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

(cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

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CAUTION

Keep the back door and glass hatch closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the back door and glass hatch dampers, do not ap- ply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.

Back door

When closing the back door, the inside handle can be used to make the reach easier. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 203
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. If you turn the key fully clockwise, the glass hatch will open. (See “Glass hatch” on page 25 in this Section.) To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To open the back door, pull the lock re- lease lever. Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul- taneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 15 and “Side doors” on page 18 in this Section.) 24

Glass hatch

OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it fully clockwise (one step further than the back door locking position). The glass hatch can be opened with the wireless remote control transmitter. See “—Opening glass hatch” on page 16 in this Section.

OPENING THE GLASS HATCH WITH THE GLASS HATCH OPENER SWITCH Push when the vehicle is stopped.

the glass hatch opener switch

CAUTION

Do not open the glass hatch while the vehicle is moving.

the

followings,

If you do either of the glass hatch cannot be opened with the glass hatch opener switch. (cid:1) Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when the front doors are closed.

(cid:1) Open the driver’s door or front passen- ger’s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position, then close the front doors.

The glass hatch opener switch can be reset in the following ways. (cid:1) Turn the ignition key to “ON”. (cid:1) Unlock all the doors with the key or

wireless remote control transmitter.

(cid:1) Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- lock the doors

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

inside

the

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Toyota vehicle intrusion protection system (TVIP)

is a

theft deterrent system.

TVIP If someone attempts to damage or break into your vehicle, the system sounds the alarm while flashing the lights.

CLOSING THE GLASS HATCH Lower the glass hatch and push the lower center of it until it is locked. When you open the back door with the glass hatch opened, the glass hatch will be closed. After closing the back door, you should check the glass hatch fully closed. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 203
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

CAUTION

Keep the back door and glass hatch closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the back door and glass hatch dampers, do not ap- ply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on them.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM You can set the system as follows. 1. Remove

the key

from

the

ignition

switch.

is

removed

The indicator light will start flashing when the key ignition switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system” on page 12 for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

from

the

the

vehicle.

3. Close all the side doors, back door and

glass hatch securely.

4. Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. At this time, the TVIP indi- cator light comes on. The system will be set in 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.

5. Make sure

light flashes. Then you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

that

the

lights. Also,

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system because unlocking from the inside activates the alarm. Activating the alarm If the system detects a threat to the it sounds the alarm for one vehicle, minute while flashing headlights and turn signal interior lights turn on when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR” position. The system detects a threat under any of the following conditions: (cid:1) Either of the front doors is unlocked by means other than the key or wireless remote control transmitter. If the key is not in the ignition switch, all the side doors and back door will be automatically locked again.

the

(cid:1) Any of the side doors, back door or

glass hatch are forcibly opened. The alarm will activate when the back door is unlocked with a key. Cancel the system before unlocking the back door. (cid:1) The side windows are tapped or bro-

ken.

(cid:1) The battery

terminal and then reconnected.

is disconnected

(cid:1) The ignition is hotwired. After one minute, the alarm automatically stops and the indicator light starts flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, until you cancel the system, the system automatically resets the alarm af- ter the alarm has stopped. The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in “Activat- ing the alarm”. Stopping the alarm You can stop the alarm in either of the following ways: (cid:1) Unlock any of the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

(cid:1) Place the ignition switch in the “ON”

position.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM You can cancel the system as described in “Stopping the alarm”. If you cancel the system by unlocking any of the side doors but no door is opened within 30 seconds, all the side doors and back door lock automatically and the sys- tem will be set again. TESTING THE SYSTEM You can check the system operation as follows. 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

system as described

the

in

“SETTING THE SYSTEM”.

3. Unlock the driver’s door with the inside lock knob. The system should activate and the alarm should sound.

4. Stop the alarm as described in “Stop-

ping the alarm”.

for

to 4

5. Repeat steps 2

the other doors. (For rear side doors, unlock and then open the doors in step 3.) the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Hood

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

To insert the support rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

the support rod

to

CAUTION

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

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

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

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

(cid:1) When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

if

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Electric moon roof

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

(cid:1) Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

the cap clockwise

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn till you hear a click. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

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the

the rear

the switch on

the moon roof, use

To operate switch beside the personal light. The key must be in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push side. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the front side. As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the half closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it com- pletely. Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP” side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite side of the “UP” side. You may stop the moon roof at any de- sired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released except to slide open.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. (cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

(cid:1) Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

(cid:1) Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

(cid:1) Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so. (cid:1) Be sure to remove the ignition key

in death or serious

when you leave your vehicle.

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SECTION 1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Fold−down rear seat Head restraints Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint

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

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38
39
40
48
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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

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

(cid:1) During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: (cid:1) Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

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(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

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

Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

CAUTION

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

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. (cid:1) Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

(cid:1) Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

(cid:1) Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of front seats with side airbags. Such changes may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) 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. (cid:1) Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats

(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

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

LEVER

Pull up or push down the lever. 3. SEATBACK

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.

—Fold−down front passenger’s seat

1. Lower the head restraint to the low- est position and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position.

2. Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seatback and fold the seatback down.

CAUTION

Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback to avoid serious injury while the vehicle is moving.

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Fold−down rear seat

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, make sure the seat- back is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating prop- erly.

Lower the head restraints to the lowest position. Pull up the lock release button and fold the seatback down. Each seatback can be folded separately. This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the seatbacks. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 203 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

You can use the front passenger’s seat- back as a temporary table only when the vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: (cid:1) Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Do not sit on the seatback table.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat, avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table. 38

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: (cid:1) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on the top of the seatback cannot be seen. Failure to do so will pre- vent seat belt from operating prop- erly.

(cid:1) Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged the proper position and are ready to use.

in

Head restraints

Front

Rear

You can use the rear right side seatback as a temporary table only when the ve- hicle is stopped.

CAUTION

To avoid serious injury: (cid:1) Do not set up the seatback table

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) Do not sit on the seatback table.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat, avoid putting heavy loads on the temporary table.

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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 67 in this Section for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid infla- tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. 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

(cid:1) Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

(cid:1) After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. the head re-

(cid:1) Do not drive with

straints removed.

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Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious in- jury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint. Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist. Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju- ry, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

recommendations. The

CAUTION

the vehicle

(cid:1) Avoid reclining

in their seats Persons should ride their seat belts properly wearing whenever is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following: (cid:1) Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children. the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may In the contact the shoulder belt. event of a the more the seat is reclined, the great- er the risk of death or personal in- jury.

frontal collision,

(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) 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.

—Fastening front and rear seat belts

Tab

Buckle

(cid:1) Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers, or allow them to come into the belts—they may contact with severely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 249
in Section 5.)

the belts.

(cid:1) 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.

tab

the

into

insert

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

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Take up slack

Too high

CAUTION

(cid:1) Both high−positioned lap belts and loose−fitting belts could cause seri- ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

Keeps as low on hips as possible

the

lap and

the position of

Adjust shoulder belts. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

is

then

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint” on page 67 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) 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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CAUTION

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

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

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.

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from your Toyota dealer

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

CAUTION

the

When using the seat belt extender, following precautions. observe Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident, increasing the chance of personal injury. (cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, for another person, or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended.

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(cid:1) Make sure the front passenger oc- cupant classification indicator light indicates “ON” when using the seat belt extender for the front passen- ger seat. If the indicator light indi- cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- er tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Recon- nect the seat belt extender after making sure the indicator light indi- cates “ON”. If you use the seat belt extender while the light indicates “OFF”, the front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not acti- vate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

indicator

(cid:1) Be sure to wear the seat belt with- out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.

in

the extender

(cid:1) If the seat belt extender has been connected to the driver’s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the driver’s seat, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driv- er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly, causing death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

If

installing a child

(cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned, do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or- der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting the vehicle next time. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

into

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle release buttons of the ex- tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown. You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. 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 extend- er itself.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt and the seat belt extend- er are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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the

if no passenger

The front passenger’s seat belt pretension- er will not activate is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger occupant classification system. However, front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug- gage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 63 in this Section.) The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.

—Seat belt pretensioners

The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron- tal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants.

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The seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. 1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Front passenger occupant classification

indicator light

4. Front passenger occupant classification

system (ECU and sensors)

5. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 6. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle

switch

7. Airbag sensor assembly

The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor. 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 been activated, remain locked.

the seat belt pretensioners have the seat belt retractors

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may prevent the seat belt pre- tensioners from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the system or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- pair and modification.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases. (cid:1) Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

(cid:1) Repairs on or near the front seat

belt retractor assemblies

(cid:1) Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

(cid:1) Modification of the front end struc-

ture

(cid:1) Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end

(cid:1) 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.

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indicator

light system monitors

This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- er’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt front passenger occupant buckle switch, classification system and light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat- ors, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service remind- er indicators and warning buzzers” on page 105 in Section 1−6.) 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. (cid:1) 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 or flashes.

(cid:1) The light comes on or starts flashing

while driving.

(cid:1) 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.

(cid:1) The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) 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. (cid:1) Either seat belt pretensioner assembly scratched,

or cracked, or otherwise damaged.

surrounding area

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SRS airbags— —SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

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. Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.

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 SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the the front passenger airbag may deploy if lug- gage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up, regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat. (As for the front passenger occupant classification system, see “—Front passenger occupant classification system” on page 63 in this Section.) Always wear your seat belt properly.

front passenger seat. However,

CAUTION

(cid:1) 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-