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Trunk lid—

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

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch trunk lid.

To open the trunk lid: 1. Open the glove box door, and then pull the trunk lid lock release lever. The trunk lid will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

is closed and securely

Before driving, be sure that the trunk lid locked. Otherwise, the trunk lid may open un- expectedly while driving and an acci- dent may occur.

Front box cover

3. Hold the trunk lid open by inserting

the support rod into the slot.

To insert the support rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached. lid, return the Before closing trunk support its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the trunk lid and make sure If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

into place.

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rod

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CAUTION

D After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod sup- ports the trunk lid securely from falling down on to your head or body.

D Before closing the trunk lid, lock

the front box cover securely. This prevents the front box from being damaged.

D Keep

the

trunk

driving. This keeps from being thrown out.

lid closed while luggage

the

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the trunk lid. Closing the trunk lid with the support rod up could cause the trunk lid to bend.

—Luggage security system

Engine hood

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If you do not want to activate the trunk lid lock release lever, insert the master key to the glove box, and turn it clock- wise.

To open the engine hood: 1. Pull the engine hood

lock release lever. The engine hood will spring up slightly.

The engine hood lock release lever can be locked by the key.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the en- gine hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the engine hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

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CAUTION

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

NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the engine hood. Closing the engine hood with the support rod up could cause the engine hood to bend.

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2. In rear of the vehicle, lift the engine

hood.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the engine hood, the support rod, or surrounding area which could be hot after driving, to prevent burning yourself.

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

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Fuel tank cap

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH ENGINE HOOD To lock: Turn the key clockwise. The engine hood lock release lever can be locked by the key. When leaving the vehicle with the soft top lowered, make sure to lock the engine hood lock release lever with the key. The fuel filler door opener lever is locked at the same time.

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

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine. The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key.

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CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

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

the cap

if

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CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang the tether as shown in the illustration.

the cap clockwise

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

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SB12087

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH FUEL TANK CAP To lock: Turn the key clockwise. The fuel filler door opener lever can be locked by the key. When leaving the vehicle with the soft top lowered, make sure to lock the fuel filler door opener lever with the key. The engine hood lock release locked at the same time.

lever

is

Soft top— —Soft top precautions Sequential manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side windows, apply the parking brake, put the selector lever in the “S(1)” position and stop the engine. Manual transmission: Before raising or lowering the soft top, lower both side win- dows, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and put the transmission lever in the first position.

CAUTION

D When raising or lowering the soft top, keep hands off from the hinges of the top side rails and any part of the top linkage.

D To prevent personal injury, do not raise or lower the soft top when the wind is strong.

D The vehicle should never be driven with the soft top partially lowered. Make sure the top has been either fully the windshield frame or fully lowered before driv- ing.

latched

to

NOTICE

z Make sure there are no items or packages in the folding board when lowering in the soft top. Even small items may interfere with the soft top operation and can cause dam- age.

z Do not sit or place excessive weight on the soft top when the top is up or down. Damage to the top may occur.

z Do not raise or lower the soft top when the temperature is below 5_C (41_F). Damage to the top or rear window may result. If necessary to do so, warm the vehicle in a heated garage prior to operating the soft top mechanism.

z Do not lower the soft top if the top is damp or wet. Possible interior water damage, water stains or mil- dew on the top material may result.

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—Lowering the soft top

z When

the soft top

is completely lowered, keep the rear window de- fogger turned off to avoid damage to the top.

z It may be hard to fix the soft top when raising it after having kept it open for a long time.

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1. Lower both side windows and sun visors. Then pull down the lock lev- ers on both sides of the vehicle fully while pushing down the button.

Be sure not to leave any object on the folding board. If the battery is discharged and the win- dows cannot be lowered, open both the doors.

2. Stand outside of the vehicle and pull the soft the part shown in dark color in the illustra- tion.

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3. Lower the soft top backward press- ing the rear window glass down soft- ly.

CAUTION

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

4. Fold the soft top slowly and house

it completely.

Press down the soft top toward the front from the rear and lock it. You will hear click sound when the soft top is complete- ly housed. Shake the soft top up and down softly to check whether the soft top is fixed se- curely. Raise both sun visors.

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—Air deflector

—Raising the soft top

Folding board

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Flare

NOTICE

z Do not

lower the soft

top while placing a luggage which is higher than the bottom edge of the flare inside the luggage space. The lug- gage may be damaged by hitting the folding board or the improperly folded soft top may flap in the wind and cause an accident.

z Do not place any objects on the folding board. Such objects may damage the folding board or cause an unexpected accident by moving while the vehicle is driven.

The air deflector will reduce the wind from the rear of the vehicle when the vehicle is running with the soft top lowered. Pull up to use.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol or other solvents for the air deflector. Because they could damage the air deflector’s resin material.

1. Lower both side windows and sun visors. Then pull down the lock re- lease lever towards the front of the vehicle and release the lock of the soft top.

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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Hook on body side Hook on body side

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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 un- til a click is heard.

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 Occupant restraint systems Seats Seat belts SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag Passenger airbag manual on−off switch Child restraint

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Seats— While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

—Seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit in the luggage space. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly restrained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow any passenger to stand up in the ve- hicle. Otherwise, severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

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

(10

D Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

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

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended 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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Passenger seat

CAUTION

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

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, you may jam your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

D After adjusting

the seatback, re- lease the lever and exert body pres- sure is locked in position.

to make sure

the seat

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

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—Adjusting seats

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3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB (driver’s seat only)

Turn the knob either way.

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

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

CAUTION

reclining

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

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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. The seat belts provided for your vehicle are designed for people of adult size, large enough to properly wear them. Child. Use a child restraint system ap- propriate for the child until the child be- comes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint—” on page 46 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 any 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. Holding a child in your arms 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: D Use the belt for only one person at a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

D Avoid reclining

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

D Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

D Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be re- placed. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

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D Keep the belts clean and dry.

If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- ers, or allow them to come into contact with the belt—they may se- verely weaken (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 188) D Replace the belt assembly (includ- ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

the belts.

—Fastening seat belts

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Tab Buckle

tab

the

into

insert

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

is

then

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com- pletely extended and retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This fea- ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely. (For details, see “Child restraint—” on page 46) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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

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Take up Take up slack slack

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Too high Too high

Keep as low on Keep as low on hips as possible hips as possible

CAUTION

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

D Do not place the shoulder belt un-

der your arm.

the

lap and

the position of

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

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To release the belt, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re- tracts.

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from your Toyota dealer

—Seat belt extender If your seat 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 so that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

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

D Do not use the seat belt extender

if it is not absolutely necessary.

installing a child

D Do not use the seat belt extender restraint when system on the passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender con- nected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passenger in the event of collision.

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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

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CAUTION

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

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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

—Seat belt pretensioners

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The driver and passenger seat belt pre- tensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The seat belt pretensioners are activated even if there is no passenger in the seat. The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air- bags may not operate together in all colli- sions.

The seat belt pretensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the il- lustration. 1. Front airbag sensor 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 non−toxic gas may be released. This does not indicate that a fire is occurring. This gas is normally harmless. Once been activated, remain locked.

the seat belt pretensioners have the seat belt retractors

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

consulting

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

z Repairs on or near the seat belt

retractor assemblies

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

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

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light system monitors

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” on page 77.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

D If any seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc- tion or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner.

D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged.

SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The front of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate. D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and in addition to the primary passenger 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 reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or passenger’s head or chest caused by hitting the vehicle in- terior. When the passenger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “ON” position, the passenger airbag is activated if there is no passenger in the seat. Always 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 are inflated.

D Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy- ing airbags. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. For instruc- tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” on page 46.

CAUTION

the

injured by

D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the driver and pas- senger seat belt systems. The driv- er and passenger can be killed or seriously inflating airbags if they do not wear the available 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—” on page 31.

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Indicator light

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airbag

system

passenger

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 “Passenger airbag manual on−off switch” on page 45 in this Section for detail.

CAUTION

D Make sure that the indicator light is

off.

D 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.

D 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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TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because: D Vehicle has no rear seat; D Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear−facing infant seat; or D 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: D Vehicle has no rear seat: D 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

D 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: D Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and D 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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The SRS airbags are designed to deploy in severe frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the designed threshold level. 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 the vehicle has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform. 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 the vehicle is involved in an underride collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.). It in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle is very close to the designed thresh- old level, the SRS airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate togeth- er. Always wear your seat belts properly.

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Collision from the rear

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

Landing hard or vehicle falling

The SRS airbags are not generally de- signed to inflate if the vehicle is in- volved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low− speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, de- ployment of the SRS airbags may oc- cur.

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

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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 sensor 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 airbag sensor.

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The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag inflators. At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators very quickly fills the airbags with non−tox- ic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants. The airbags then quickly deflate, so that there is no obstruction of the driver’s vision should it be necessary to continue driving. When the airbags inflate, they produce a loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you should do so imme- diately.

CAUTION

The driver or passenger who is too close to the steering wheel or dash- board during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.

D The passenger sit as far back as

possible from the dashboard.

D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts.

For instructions and precautions con- cerning the seating position, see “—Seat precautions” on page 28.

injuries, especially

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious inju- ries, primarily to the head and chest, it may also cause other, less severe injuries to the face, chest, arms and hands. These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri- ous if an occupant’s hands, arms, chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment. This is why it is important for to: avoid placing any object or part of the body between the occupant and the airbag module; sit straight and well back into the seat; wear the available seat belt properly; and sit as far as possible from the airbag module, while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) may be hot for several minutes after deployment, so do not inflate only once. The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflat- ing airbag.

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D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use, since the pas- senger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Any- one who is up against, or very close to, an airbag when it inflates, can be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

D Do not allow a child to stand up or kneel on the passenger seat, since the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

D 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—” on page 46.

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D Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system. They might inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees.

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D Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, dashboard near the passenger airbag, passen- ger airbag cover, passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing so may prevent the airbag system from activating correctly, cause sud- den activation of the system or dis- able the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification.

NOTICE

consulting

Do not perform any of the following changes without your Toyota dealer. Such changes can in- terfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases. z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two−way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player

z Modification of the suspension sys-

tem

z Modification of the front end struc-

ture

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

z Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, con- sole, steering wheel or dashboard near the pas- senger airbag

steering

column,

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light system monitors

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 reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 77.) If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

Passenger airbag manual on−off switch

Indicator light

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

D 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.

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 40) is occupying the passenger seating position (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag” on page 37 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 “OFF” for 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

D Make sure that the indicator light is

off.

D Do not turn off the passenger air- bag manual on−off switch except when a member of a passenger risk group (on page 40) is occupying the passen- ger seating position.

in TABLE 1

identified

D 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 airbag and passenger airbag” on page 37 in this Section.

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- propriate child restraint systems for children. The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A. now require the use of a child restraint system. Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automo- bile 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 acci- dent, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

D Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child.

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D Never install infant or child age 1
to 12 in a passenger risk group on the passenger seat with the passen- ger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child. If you must install 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 the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and passenger airbag” on page 37 in this Section.

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D Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender con- nected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passenger in the event of collision.

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

—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. 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 system 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. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 58. The approved used. See restraint lower anchorages” on page 59.

lower anchorages for your vehicle may also be child

“—Installation with

restraint

child

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(A) Infant seat

(C) Booster seat

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear− facing position only.

CAUTION

Never install a rear−facing child re- straint 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 airbag can cause death or serious in- jury 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 airbag and passenger airbag” on page 37 in this Section.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.

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CAUTION

If you must install 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.

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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.

CAUTION

D 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.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on 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 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.

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.

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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 must be used in for- ward−facing or rear−facing position de- pending on the age and size of the child. When the manufacturer’s instruction about the ap- plicable age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing,

installing

follow

for

CAUTION

Rear−facing child restraint system: Never install a rear−facing child re- straint 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 airbag can cause death or serious in- jury to the child.

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CAUTION

D If you must

install a rear−facing child restraint system on the pas- senger seat, make sure the passen- ger airbag manual on−off switch is in the “OFF” position and that the indicator light is on.

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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 airbag and pas- senger airbag” on page 37 in this Sec- tion.) The indicator comes on when the system is off.

forward−facing child

D Forward−facing child restraint sys- tem: A re- straint system which belongs to a passenger risk group should never be installed on the passenger seat with the passenger airbag manual on−off switch in the “ON” position, because the passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously in for- ward seating position. (For details, see “SRS driver airbag and passen- ger airbag” on page 37 in this Sec- tion.)

injured

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

D 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.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

D If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it