2009 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual

n Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between set and canceled, follow the procedure below:

STEP 1

Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)

STEP 2

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door lock switch ( ) for approx- imately 5 seconds and then release.

or

corresponding

The shift lever and switch posi- tions the desired function to be set or can- celed are shown as follows.

to

Function

Shift lever position

Switch position

Shift position linked door lock- ing function* Shift position linked door unlocking function* Driver's door linked door unlock- ing function *: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

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n When all the doors are locked with the wireless remote control or key

The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch. The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the wire- less remote control or key.

n The doors cannot be locked when

The key is in the engine switch and either of the front door is open.

n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customiz- able features →P. 420)

CAUTION

n To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. l Always use a seat belt. l Always lock the doors. l Ensure that all doors are properly closed. l Do not pull the inside handle of either of the front doors while driving. l Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Back door

The back door can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote control or key. n Wireless remote control (if equipped)

→P. 26

n Key

Locks the back door Unlocks the back door Opens the back door

n Back door handle

Use the back door handle when closing.

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CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Keep the back door closed. This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the back door components

Do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on the damper.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)

Folding down the front passenger's seat (vehicles with seatback table)

STEP 1

Move the seat rearward.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

Lower the head restraint and fix the seatback at the most upright lock position.

Pull up either seatback lock release knob beside the seat- back and the seatback down.

fold

Active head restraints (vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags)

impact,

When a front seatback receives a strong the head restraint moves slightly forward to help reduce the risk of whip- lash on the seat occupant.

n Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. This does not indicate a problem.

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CAUTION

n Seat adjustment

l Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. l Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

l After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

n After returning the seatback to the upright position (vehicles with seat-

back table) Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing forward and rear- ward on the top of the seatback. Failure to do so will prevent seat belt from operating properly.

n Caution while driving (vehicles with seatback table) Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Stow the rear outside seat belt buckles and move the rear center seat belt buckle as shown.

Lower the head restraints to the lowest position.

Fold the seatback down while pulling lock release knob.

the seatback

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

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CAUTION

n After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

l Make sure

that

the seatback

is securely locked in position by lightly rocking it back and forth. If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible on the seatback lock release knob. Make sure that the red marking is not visi- ble.

l Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

n Caution while driving

Do not sit on the folded seatback.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Head restraints

Lock release button

Vertical adjustment Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint. Removal Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release but- ton.

n Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

n Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION

n Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. l After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. n Correct use of the seat belts

l Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

l Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

l Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. l Do not twist the seat belt.

n Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard. Releasing the belt Press the release button.

Release button

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n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Down Up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision.

The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.

n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

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

n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 86)

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n Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 41) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.

n People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

n Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat belt. (→P. 82) l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seat

belt, follow the instructions on P. 41 regarding seat belt usage. n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

The seat belts cannot be used after a pretensioner has been activated. After an accident, have the pretensioners inspected by your Toyota dealer. Make sure the pretensioners are replaced if they have been activated.

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n Seat belt extender

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

they are not

CAUTION

n Wearing a seat belt

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury. l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. l Always wear a seat belt properly. l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

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

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

l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

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

n Seat belt pretensioners

Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pre- tensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

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CAUTION

n Seat belt damage and wear

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

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

l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.

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

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

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

l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly resulting in death or serious injury.

n Using a seat belt extender

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

the extender.

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

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

NOTICE

n When using a seat belt extender

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

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

the

Hold steering wheel and press the lever down. Adjust ideal to position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. Pull the lever up.

the

CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

n After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Turns automatic mode on/off

The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on. The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

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n To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

CAUTION

n Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.

STEP 1

Select a mirror to adjust.

Left Right

STEP 2

Adjust the mirror.

Up Right Down Left

Folding back the mirrors

Push backward to fold the mir- rors.

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n Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

n When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror

defoggers) Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 168)

CAUTION

n When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. l Do not drive with the mirrors folded back. l Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving.

n When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear

view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the surface of the mirror, as it may be hot.

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.

Closing Opening One-touch opening (driver’s window only)*

*: Pressing

the switch

the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.

in

Lock switch

Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches. Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.

n The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

n Operating the power windows after turning the engine OFF

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how- ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

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CAUTION

n Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Moon roof (if equipped)

Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. n Opening and closing

Open* The moon roof stops slightly before the fully opened posi- tion. Push the switch again to fully open. Close*

*: Push the switch in either direc- tion to stop the moon roof part- way.

Tilt up* Tilt down*

*: Push the switch in either direc- tion to stop the moon roof part- way.

n Tilt up and down

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n The moon roof can be operated when The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

n Operating the moon roof after turning the engine OFF

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

n Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

n To reduce wind noise

Drive with the moon roof opened to slightly before the fully open position as driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind noise.

n Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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CAUTION

n Opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

l Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

n Closing the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.

l Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

n Jam protection function

l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection

function intentionally.

l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof fully closes.

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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. n Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.

n Opening the fuel tank cap STEP 1

Pull up the fuel filler door opener.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

STEP 2

STEP 3

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Closing the fuel tank cap

1-5. Refueling

When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard.

After releasing your hand, the cap will turn slightly to the opposite direction.

n Fuel type

Unleaded gasoline (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

n Fuel tank capacity

13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION

n Refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static

electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.

l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.

l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.

l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

n When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

n Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's painted surface.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing.

n System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.

n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

n Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (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 interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

n Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in

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

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CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

n To prevent damage to the key

Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)

These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.

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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive in a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 35) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be easily reached depressed the extent required. (→P. 35) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 46) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 40) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 41)

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CAUTION

n While driving

l Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat while driving.

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

l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

l Do not place anything under the front seats.

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

n Adjusting the seat position

l Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

l Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags

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

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Front airbags Driver airbag and front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. Side and curtain shield airbags (if equipped) Side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants. Curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats.

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Airbag system components

Front airbag sensors Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Side and curtain shield air- bag sensors (if equipped) Front passenger airbag Side airbags (if equipped) Curtain shield airbags (if equipped) “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights

SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Airbag sensor assembly Curtain shield airbag sen- sors (if equipped) Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sen- sor

Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas- senger. 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.

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1-7. Safety information

The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

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n SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors (if equipped), curtain shield airbag sensors (if equipped), driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnect- ing wiring and power sources. (→P. 353)

n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

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

(inflating) SRS airbag.

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

l The front windshield may crack.

n Operating conditions

Front airbags

l The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar- rier 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”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 77)

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Side airbags and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)

l The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front impact.

l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 77)

n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

than a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

l Falling into or jumping over a deep hole l Landing hard or vehicle falling

n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS front airbags

The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved 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 suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.

l Collision from the side l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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n Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS side airbags and cur-

tain shield airbags (if equipped) The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a col- lision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

l Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment

l Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.

l Collision from the rear l Vehicle rollover

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n When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

l The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.

l The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

l Side airbags: The surface of the seats is scratched,

with cracked, or otherwise damaged.

the side airbag

l Curtain shield airbags: The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain is scratched, cracked or otherwise dam- aged.

shield airbags

inside

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CAUTION

n SRS airbag precautions

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

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. l The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause

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

pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat.

Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, 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. • If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-

bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

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

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n SRS airbag precautions

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If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the driver's seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver's seat belt, the SRS driver's air- bag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the driver's airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.

l The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright. Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 82)

l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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l Do not allow a child to sit on the knees of a front passenger while the vehicle is moving.

l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger has items resting on their knees.

l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pillars.

l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.

l Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger deploy.

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l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.

l Curtain shield airbags: Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.

l Side airbags: Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. l Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components (→P. 66). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

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

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

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n SRS airbag precautions

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

l Vehicles with side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

l Vehicles without side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

n Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifica- tions, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rail.

Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.

l Vehicles without side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Repairs, modifi- cations, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery.

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

occupant compartment. Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan- garoo bar etc.).

l Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.

Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.

l Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system

Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.

SRS warning light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system n Adult*1

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

SRS warning light

“AIR BAG

ON” Off

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Flashing*2

Activated

“AIR BAG OFF”*5

Off

Flashing*2

Deactivated

Activated

Devices

Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped) Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

n Child*3 or child restraint system*4

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped) Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Devices

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Indicator/

warning light

Devices

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“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

Not illuminated

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Off

Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped) Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

Deactivated

n There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

lights

SRS warning light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front

passenger seats (if equipped) Curtain shield airbag in the front

passenger side (if equipped)

“AIR BAG

OFF” On Off

Deactivated

Activated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture. In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

*2: *3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

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*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 82) In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 86)

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CAUTION

n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Wear the seat belt properly. l Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

l Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

l Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat. l Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or

feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

l Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

l Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

l Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system. If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

l When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 86)

l Do not modify or remove the front seats. l Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

l Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

l Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers

the seat cushion surface.

l Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint system on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. l Choose a child restraint system appropriate to the age and size of

the child.

l For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 86)

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Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child.

Infant seat

Convertible seat

Booster seat

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n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. (→P. 41)

CAUTION

n Child restraint precautions

l For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. l Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

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n Child restraint precautions

l Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

l A forward-facing child restraint system should be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint 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 seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

l Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

n When the child restraint system is not in use

l Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is

not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment. If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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