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NOTICE

Always lower the sun visor when rais- ing the soft top. The sun visor may be damaged if the soft top is locked with the sun visor raised.

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2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft top out slowly holding the part shown in dark color in the il- lustration. Then move the soft top toward the upper part of the frame of the front window glass.

NOTICE

Lower the windows before raising the soft top. Otherwise, the soft top may not lock securely.

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury, do not grasp the part shown in dark color in the illustration.

3. Be seated in the seat and hold the handle on the center of the front soft top frame. Then press the soft top softly against the frame of the front window glass.

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4. Keep pressing the soft top against the frame of the front window glass and fix the soft top by pushing up the right and the left lock levers.

Check that lock is securely hung on the hook on the body side when pushing the lock levers up.

Lock

If the lock is not hung easily, give your hand to the lock for helping to hang it on the hook on the body side. Fix the lock on the hook of the body side and check whether or not it is securely locked by swinging the lock to the front and the rear, and the right and the left. Confirm that the levers are locked secure- ly. Raise both sun visors.

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SECTION 1- 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats Seat belts SRS driver and passenger airbags Passenger airbag manual on- off switch Child restraint Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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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.

—Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

CAUTION

(cid:1) While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

(cid:1) Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers sitting in the luggage space. Persons not properly seated and/or properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

(cid:1) While the vehicle is moving, do not allow any passenger to stand up in the vehicle. Severe injuries can oc- cur in the event of emergency brak- ing or a collision.

(cid:1) Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

(cid:1) When adjusting the seat, be careful not to hit the seat against a pas- senger or luggage.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi- tion.

(cid:1) After adjusting the seatback, exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

(cid:1) Do not put objects under the seats. The objects may interfere with the seat- lock mechanism or unexpect- edly push up the seat position ad- justing lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB (driver’s seat only)

Turn the knob either way.

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas- senger are sitting up straight and well back If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat- back.

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Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passenger 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. 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—” in this Section for details. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. If a child must sit in the seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an acci- dent 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. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on the seat. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

recommendations. The

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.

CAUTION

the vehicle

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.

(cid:1) Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much. The seat belts provide maxi- mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.) (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 side 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.

(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—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” in Section 5.)

(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.

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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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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. 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—” in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

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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. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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

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(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 result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

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To release the belt, press the buckle- re- lease button and allow the belt to re- tract. 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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—Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se- curely because it is 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

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to fol- low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re- straint system in case of vehicle acci- dent, increasing the chance of per- sonal injury. (cid:1) Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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(cid:1) Remember that the extender pro- vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi- nally intended for.

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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. When not and store in the vehicle for future use.

in use, remove the extender

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender 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. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

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—Seat belt pretensioners

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The driver and passenger’s seat belt pretensioners are designed to be acti- vated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retrac- tors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the seat. Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten- sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.

This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

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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. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 3. Airbag sensor assembly 4. SRS warning light The seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- sor and airbag sensor.

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When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke- like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur- ring. 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. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the seat belt pre- tensioners or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju- ries.

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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 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) Repair made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or con- sole

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This seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or the light remains on.

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(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

(cid:1) If either seat belt does not retract or can not be pulled out due to a mal- function or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause to operate.

the seat belt pretensioners

(cid:1) Either seat belt pretensioner assembly scratched,

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts. In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat- ing. The SRS airbags help to reduce inju- ries mainly to the driver’s or passenger’s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. When the passenger airbag manual on- off swich is in the “ON” position, the passenger air- bag is activated even with no passenger in the seat. Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS air- bags inflated.

CAUTION

A driver or passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard dur- ing airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: (cid:1) The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.

(cid:1) The passenger sit as far back as

possible from the dashboard.

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(cid:1) Make sure that the indicator light is

off.

(cid:1) Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on- off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 is oc- cupying the passenger seating posi- tion.

(cid:1) When the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is turned off, the pas- senger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the pas- senger airbag can reduce the occu- pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries.

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The is equipped with a manual on- off switch and indicator light. Turning the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch clock- wise to the “ON” position makes the passenger airbag system operational. Turning the passenger airbag manual on- off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position disables the passenger airbag system. The indicator light on the passenger airbag manual on- off switch will come on when the passen- ger airbag system has been disabled. See switch” in this Section for detail.

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TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat; (cid:1) Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear- facing infant seat; or (cid:1) The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: (cid:1) Vehicle has no rear seat: (cid:1) Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space is available in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or

(cid:1) The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to his or her physician: (cid:1) Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and (cid:1) Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.

For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, please contact NHTSA at 1- 800- 424- 9393.

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This indicator comes on when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly. This warning the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir- ing and power sources. (For details, see “Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

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However, 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 it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation for the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all to- gether. For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.

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Collision from the side

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The SRS airbags are 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.

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The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi- ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approxi- mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold the SRS airbags may not deploy.

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In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system trig- gers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non- toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non- toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is nor- mally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation. Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their loca- tions are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors 2. SRS warning light 3. Airbag module for passenger

(airbag and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly 5. Airbag module for driver

(airbag and inflator)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and center airbag sensor.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the air- bags may break the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver side and passenger side seat belt systems. The occupants can be killed or seri- ously injured by the inflating air- bags if they do not wear the avail- able seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a colli- sion, an unrestrained driver or pas- senger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure max- imum protection in an accident, the driver and passenger in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For in- structions and precautions concern- ing the seat belt system, see “Seat belts—” in this Section.

(cid:1) Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” in this Section.

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(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. For the installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see “Child restraint” in this Section.

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(cid:1) Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or serious- ly injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Never put a rear- facing child re- the passenger straint system on seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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(cid:1) Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, passenger air- bag cover, passenger airbag or air- bag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS air- bag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or seri- ous injury.

instructions Failure to follow these can result in death or serious injury.

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(cid:1) Do not allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the passenger seat. The airbag inflates with consider- able speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured.

(cid:1) Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the seat. For instructions concerning installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” in this Section.

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(cid:1) Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear- ward by the force of deploying air- bags. Likewise, the driver and pas- senger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.

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NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your To- yota dealer. Such changes can inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system 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) 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, con- sole, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the pas- senger airbag

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This SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operational problems. the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or the light remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: (cid:1) The SRS airbags have been inflated. (cid:1) The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

(cid:1) The pad section of the steering wheel or passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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This on- off switch is designed to dis- able the passenger airbag in order to allow usage, if necessary, of a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (on page 36) is occupying the passenger seating position (For details, see “SRS driver and passenger air- bags”in this Section.) Operate on- off switch as follows: Insert key into the keyhole and turn it in the glove box. To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the key clockwise to the “ON” position. To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the key counterclockwise to the “OFF” position.

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The indicator comes on when the passen- ger airbag system is off. To check the airbag cut- off system status, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion. The “AIRBAG” warning light and the for “OFF” approximately 4 seconds. the airbag switch is turned off, the “OFF” indicator will continue to illuminate, and if the air- bag switch is turned on, the “OFF” indica- tor will not illuminate.

light should go on

indicator

If

CAUTION

(cid:1) Make sure that the indicator light is

off.

(cid:1) Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on- off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group identified in TABLE 1 (page 36) the passenger seating position.

is occupying

(cid:1) When the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is turned off, the pas- senger airbag will not inflate in a collision and turning off the pas- senger airbag can reduce the occu- pant protection which your vehicle safety systems can provide to you in certain accidents and increase the likelihood of serious personal injuries.

For details, see “SRS driver and pas- senger airbags” in this Section.

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(cid:1) Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver and pas- senger airbags” in this Section.

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must be properly re- strained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s in- structions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations.

(cid:1) Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro- vided restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

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Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

CAUTION

(cid:1) For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, 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 acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

(cid:1) Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child.

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force of

(cid:1) Never put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must put infant or child age 1 to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver and pas- senger airbags” in this Section.)

(cid:1) After

installing the child restraint system, make sure it is secured in place according to the manufactur- er’s is not re- instructions. strained securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from in- juring passenger in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint sys- tem Child restraint systems are divided into the the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

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(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only.

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CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing child restraint system on the passenger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.

CAUTION

Never put a rear- facing child restraint system on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger air- bag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

When you put a rear- facing child re- straint system which belongs to a pas- senger risk group on the passenger seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on- off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “ SRS driver and passenger airbags” in this Section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.

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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 are not twisted.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

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To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward- facing or rear- facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s in- struction about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system.

CAUTION

Rear- facing child restraint system: Never put a rear- facing child restraint system on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger air- bag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

When you put a forward- facing or a rear- facing child restraint system which belongs to a passenger risk group on the passenger seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on- off switch counter- clockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and passenger airbags” in this Section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.

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CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing child restraint system on the passenger seat, make sure the passenger airbag manual on- off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.

Forward- facing child restraint system: A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver and passenger air- bags” in this Section.)

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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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 is not twisted.

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

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted slightly, it cannot be ex- tended. To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward- fac- ing position only.

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CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be put on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on- off switch in the “ON” position, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child in forward seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver and passenger air- bags” in this Section.)

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When you put a forward- facing child restraint system which belongs to pas- senger risk group on the passenger seat, turn the passenger airbag manual on- off switch counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. (For details, see “SRS driver and passenger airbags” in this Section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.

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Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts” in this Section for details.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury.

to do so could reduce

(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 result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

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

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

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Outside rear view mirrors—

—Power rear view mirror control

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To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal death or inju- ries.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal death or injuries.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjusted Place the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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—Folding rear view mirrors

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal death or injuries.

for parking

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward restricted areas. To fold the rear view mirror, push back- ward.

in

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and pas- senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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SECTION 1- 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Interior light Windshield wipers and washer Rear window defogger

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the “OFF” position or position 1. They will not go off until ignition switch is turned off. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night.

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tail,

license plate,

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights off when the driver’s door is opened if you remove the key with the headlights left on.

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High- low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The key must be in the “ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

flashers,

turn on

the emergency

To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.

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Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Windshield wipers and washer

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To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the switch.

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—The light stays on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns the light on when either side door is opened. The light goes off when both the doors are closed.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Intermittent

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it.

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The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it. To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on the windshield, which can block your vision.

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NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.

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To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.

Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop- and- go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. (cid:1) When the soft top is completely lowered, keep the rear window de- fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top.

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SECTION 1- 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. 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.

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The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.